Chemainus Animal Hospital

03/03/2026

March is National Tick Awareness Month!

Did you know? Ticks that are active during fluctuating winter temperatures and in the spring could pose the greatest risk!

A recently published Canadian study showed that blacklegged ticks infected with the Lyme disease causing bacteria are more likely to survive winter temperatures and are the first ones to “wake up” on warmer days during cooler months.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37147777/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM0DpW7pz58

Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall: “Tick season can be every season!” Did you know ticks can be active throughout the year, as soon as the temperatures reach ...

02/11/2026

Please be aware we will be CLOSED this upcoming Monday February 16th for Family Day.

We will re-open at 8:00am on Tuesday, February 17th with our regular hours.

If your pet is experiencing an emergency please call:
CIVEH- Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital
250-933-0913
6550 Metral Dr Nanaimo, BC

VCA- Canada Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital
250-475-2495
760 Roderick St, Victoria, BC

WAVES – West Coast Animal Emergency Specialty Hospital
778-432-4322
947 Langford Parkway Victoria, BC

12/18/2025

Please be aware that our hours of operation during this holiday season have changed.
Our regular hours are Monday-Friday 8:00AM–5:00 PM.
Happy Holiday’s from our families to yours!

If your pet is in need of emergency care please reach out to:
CIVEH- Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital
250-933-0913 6550 Metral Dr Nanaimo, BC

VCA Canada Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital
250-475-2495 760 Roderick St Victoria, BC

WAVES- Westcoast Animal Veterinary Emergency Specialty
778-432-4322 947 Langford Pkwy, Victoria

12/04/2025

From now until December 19th we will be accepting donations of non perishable food items for the Chemainus Harvest House Food Bank. Lets do what we can to help provide a Merry Christmas to those in need.

11/10/2025

We will be closed Tuesday, November 11th for Remembrance Day.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We will reopen as usual Wednesday, November 12th from 8:00am-5:00pm.

For any emergencies please call:
CIVEH- Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital
6550 Metral Drive, Nanaimo
(250) 933-0913

Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital
760 Roderick Street, Victoria
(250) 475-2495

WAVES - West Coast Animal Veterinary Emergency Specialty Hospital
947 Langford Pkwy, Victoria
(778) 432-4322

Lest we forget

10/10/2025

We will be closed Monday, October 13th for the Thanksgiving Long Weekend.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We will reopen as usual Tuesday, October 14th from 8:00am-5:00pm.

For any emergencies please call:
CIVEH- Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital
6550 Metral Drive, Nanaimo
(250) 933-0913

Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital
760 Roderick Street, Victoria
(250) 475-2495

WAVES - West Coast Animal Veterinary Emergency Specialty Hospital
947 Langford Pkwy, Victoria
(778) 432-4322

Have a wonderful and safe long weekend! 🦃 🍁

09/29/2025

We will be closed Tuesday, September 30th for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We will reopen as usual Wednesday, October 1st from 8:00am-5:00pm.
For any emergencies please call:
Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital
760 Roderick Street, Victoria
(250) 475-2495
or
WAVES - West Coast Animal Veterinary Emergency Specialty Hospital
947 Langford Pkwy, Victoria
(778) 432-4322

08/28/2025

We will be closed Monday, September 1st for the Labour Day Long Weekend.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We will reopen as usual Tuesday, September 2nd from 8:00am-5:00pm.
For any emergencies please call:
CIVEH- Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital
6550 Metral Drive, Nanaimo
(250) 933-0913
Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital
760 Roderick Street, Victoria
(250) 475-2495
WAVES - West Coast Animal Veterinary Emergency Specialty Hospital
947 Langford Pkwy, Victoria
(778) 432-4322
Have a wonderful and safe long weekend!

08/14/2025

❤️❤️❤️ FOUND SAFE ❤️❤️❤️

MISSING YELLOW POINT / Yellow Point road boundry

City / Municipality: Yellow Point road boundry classification is both Ladysmith and Nanaimo

Area Dog is Missing: Yellow Point road Last seen on Virago Place and Juriet road [side street off Yellow point]

Time: 11:45 AM

Pet Name: Biggs

Date: August 14, 2025

Cross Street / Trail: Yellow Point Road

Collar / Tags: Chain Collar with Nameplate and phone number

Breed / Colour / Unique Markings: Golden color, Sharpe/ Beagle Cross

Age: 13

Male / Female: Male

General Health: Great health

Chip / Tattoo:

Months / Years with Owner: 13 years

Likes / Fears / Temperament: easy temperment, very sweet will not take food from your hand
Contact FLED @ 250 213 1420 or 250 479 0911

08/13/2025

We will be closing early Thursday, August 14th at 4pm

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We will reopen as usual Friday, August 15th 8:00am-5:00pm.

For any emergencies please call:
Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital
760 Roderick Street, Victoria, BC V8X 2R3 (250) 475-2495

WAVES - West Coast Animal Veterinary Emergency Specialty Hospital, 947 Langford Pkwy, Victoria, BC V9B 0A5, (778) 432-4322

07/31/2025

We will be closed Monday, August 4th for the Civic Holiday.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We will reopen as usual Tuesday, August 5th from 8:00am-5:00pm.

For any emergencies please call:

CIVEH- Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital
6550 Metral Drive, Nanaimo
(250) 933-0913

Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital
760 Roderick Street, Victoria
(250) 475-2495

WAVES - West Coast Animal Veterinary Emergency Specialty Hospital
947 Langford Pkwy, Victoria
(778) 432-4322

Have a wonderful and safe long weekend!

05/28/2025

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