The Veterinary Technology Diploma at Douglas College prepares students for careers as Registered Veterinary Technologists through a combination of classroom learning, laboratory training, clinical placements, and hands-on animal care experience. Students develop expertise in veterinary nursing, anesthesia, radiography, pharmacology, laboratory procedures, surgical assistance, diagnostic imaging, and animal health management. The program provides practical training with both small and large animals in veterinary clinics, farms, shelters, and animal care facilities. Graduates become eligible to write the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and pursue registration across Canada and many regions of the United States