Program Code
DPVTEC
Discontinued
No
Program
Faculty
Science & Technology
Department
Veterinary Technology
Credential Type
Diploma
Transcript Title
Veterinary Technology Diploma
Date of First Offering
Start Term
202330
End Term
202420
Credential
Diploma in Veterinary Technology
Length of Program
Two years
Credits
65.00
Admissions Requirements
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- Government regulations and program policy require students to be a minimum age of 18 years by December 31 of year of program start
- Completion of the following courses (or equivalents) by the application deadline (exception for secondary school students). Official transcripts required (photocopies or electronic copies are not accepted):
- Chemistry 11 with a minimum of C+ (Chemistry 12 with a minimum of C+ fulfills this requirement)
- Biology 11 with a minimum of C+ (Biology 12 with a minimum of C+ fulfils this requirement)
- One grade 12 Science course with a minimum of C+ (Chemistry 12, Biology 12, Geology 12, Physics 12)
- Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11 or Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum of C
After official transcripts have been reviewed by Enrolment Services determining that you have met the program academic prerequisites, the following additional program documents are required:
- A short VTEC Entrance Questionnaireupdate
- A Task Observation Form (this will detail your minimum 80 hours of veterinary experience).
- Structured Reference Letters (2)
All of the above documentation must be received by the program application deadline date. It is then reviewed and ranked. Applicants may be invited for an interview.
Curriculum Framework
Graduation Requirements
- Successful completion of 65 credits
- A minimum of 50% (33 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- A minimum grade of "C" is required in all courses
- In good academic standing
- Time limit to complete the program graduation requirements: 7 years. Any courses completed outside of that time limit will not be usable. Students may seek the permission of the Department/Program to complete a credential outside the approved time limits.
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| Semester 1 |
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| VTEC 1101 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 3.00 |
| VTEC 1102 | Veterinary Laboratory Procedures 1 | 3.00 |
| VTEC 1103 | Veterinary Nursing 1 | 3.00 |
| VTEC 1112 | Veterinary Administrative Procedures | 3.00 |
| CMNS 1111 | Workplace Communications for Veterinary Technology | 3.00 |
| MATH 1183 | Mathematics for Veterinary Technology | 2.00 |
| Semester II | ||
| VTEC 1201 | Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 3.00 |
| VTEC 1202 | Veterinary Laboratory Procedures 2 | 4.00 |
| VTEC 1203 | Veterinary Nursing 2 | 3.00 |
| VTEC 1204 | Veterinary Pharmacology | 3.00 |
| VTEC 1205 | Veterinary Diseases | 3.00 |
| Semester III |
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| VTEC 2112 | Veterinary Elective Procedures | 3.00 |
| VTEC 2107 | Large Animal Clinics | 3.00 |
| VTEC 2108 | Veterinary Anesthesia | 3.00 |
| VTEC 2109 | Veterinary Radiography | 3.00 |
| VTEC 2110 | Animal Behavior and Welfare (offered either semester III or IV) | 2.00 |
| Semester IV | ||
| VTEC 2311 | Veterinary Nutrition (offered either semester III or IV) | 2.00 |
| VTEC 2313 | Veterinary Nursing 3 | 3.00 |
| VTEC 2304 | Veterinary Surgical Assistance | 4.00 |
| VTEC 2315 | Veterinary Genetics and Reproduction (offered either semester III or IV) | 2.00 |
| VTEC 2307 | Lab Animal and Exotics | 3.00 |
| VTEC 2309 | Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging | 2.00 |
| VTEC 2312 | VTEC Practicum 3 | 2.00 |
| Total Credits | 65.00 | |