Program

Veterinary Technology (Diploma)

Domestic applications

Fall 2025 (Full-Time): Applications Closed.

Fall 2025 (Part-Time): Applications Closed.

 

Faculty
Science & Technology
Department
Veterinary Technology
Credits
63.00
Length of program
Two years
Credential type
Diploma
Campus
Coquitlam
Learning format
Full-time
Admission type
Limited Enrolment
Offered
Fall

Overview

Become a valuable member of the veterinary medical team with the Diploma in Veterinary Technology. You'll get both theoretical and practical training in medical and surgical nursing, anesthesia, anatomy and physiology, radiography, dentistry, laboratory procedures, nutrition, pharmacology, workplace communications and more. 

You'll get hands-on experience working with small and large animals on campus or at off-site facilities including veterinary clinics, stables, farms and animal care centres. 

Get certified 

Upon graduation, you’ll be eligible to write the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE). Once you have passed the exam, you can register in Canada and in many parts of the United States as a Registered Veterinary Technologist. 

Get paid, full-time work experience during your studies 

Earn money and get relevant work experience before you graduate with the optional Co-operative Education Program.

International students are not currently eligible for this program. For more international information, contact Douglas College International.


Please note that the part-time hybrid option is currently not accepting applications due to a funding shortfall. Therefore, we are currently only accepting applications to the Fall 2025 full-time cohort.