Contact Us
Address
Unit 21 - 826, Island Hwy, W
Parksville, BC
Contact
250-947-1763
Opening Hours
Starting October 14, 2025
Monday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Open from 8am Tues - 10pm Friday
Saturday
8:00am – 8:00pm
​Sunday
8:30am – 5:00pm
We are closed on all statutory holidays
Do you believe you are experiencing an emergency?
Starting October 14, 2025
We are open from 8am Tuesdays until 10pm Fridays
If you believe you are experiencing an emergency with your pet during these times, please call our hospital to assess the situation and make a plan.
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From the hours of 10pm - 7am on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights, we are working with a remote triaging service to help point you in the right direction and avoid unnecessary emergency fees.
We ALWAYS recommend calling the clinic before arrival.
Emergency Hospitals on Vancouver Island
Emergencies
These are cases that require immediate attention and might be directed to an Emergency facility.
Gastric dilation and volvulus
Difficulty urinating (especially in male cats)
Active seizures
Breathing difficulty
Severe trauma (e.g., hit by a car)
Acute collapse
Toxin ingestion
Altered consciousness
Open from 8am Fridays to 8am Tuesdays
Telephone: (250) 933-0913
Telephone: (778) 432-4322
Telephone: (250) 475-2495
Telephone: (855) 764-7661
After-hours Tele-Triage
We are now offering after-hours tele-triage services to help owners decide if their pets need to seek emergency care.
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If you have any concerns regarding your pets while our clinic is closed, call us! You will be re-routed to a Registered Veterinary Technologist from Animal Healthlink. Based on the symptoms you describe the tech will help you decide if your pet should be seen by a local emergency hospital immediately, or if it can wait to book an appointment with us in the morning.
What to if you find a stray animal...
In Qualicum Beach:
Parksville SPCA: (250) 248-3811
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For stray cats and dogs during opening hours
SPCA Animal help line: 1-855-622-7722
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For stray animals and/or cruelty concerns during opening hours
Qualicum Beach Animal Control: 250-752-6921
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For stray dogs afterhours
In Parksville:
Parksville SPCA: (250) 248-3811
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For stray cats and dogs during opening hours
SPCA Animal help line: 1-855-622-7722
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For stray animals and/or cruelty concerns during opening hours
Parkville Bylaw: 250-954-4650
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For stray dogs afterhours
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In the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN):
Nanaimo SPCA: (250) 741-0778
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For stray cats and dogs during opening hours
SPCA Animal help line: 1-855-622-7722
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For stray animals and/or cruelty concerns during opening hours
Coastal Animal Control Services: 250-748-3395
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For stray dogs after hours
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In Port Alberni (and surrounding areas):
Port Alberni SPCA: (250) 723-5269
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For stray cats and dogs during opening hours
SPCA Animal help line: 1-855-622-7722
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For stray animals and/or cruelty concerns during opening hours
RCMP: (250) 723-2424
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For stray dogs or wildlife encounters after hours
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We are hiring!
​Our programs are growing quickly, and we are always looking for like-minded individuals with similar values to help us with our goal of increasing veterinary accessibility on Vancouver Island. ​​
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