Chemainus Animal Hospital

05/14/2026

05/12/2026

We have been nominated for "Veterinary team of the year" through Trupanion. Voting is now open until May 26th! Please show your support by voting for us!

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04/06/2026

🚨 UPDATE: APRIL 5th 🚨 MESSAGE FROM MIKE
🔺🔺 FLED HAS SENT POSTERS TO ALL VETS ON THE ISLAND 🔺🔺WHO ARE ON OUR CONTACT LIST
Thank you so much to everyone who came out yesterday to help search — the turnout and support have been incredible, and I am so grateful.
Sadly, Martie has not been found yet. We did have a second drone out along the river yesterday, and there does appear to be a shape on the riverbed that could possibly be him, but it’s still unclear. I’ll be sending the drone back out later today to try to get a clearer image.
I am also looking into having a kayak team check the area along the river where he may have fallen from the cliffs.
At the same time, there is still a possibility that Martie is lost and wandering, or that he could be trapped or caught somewhere with his collar.
If anyone is able to help by walking/searching in the Smiley Road/Weddells Lake area, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you again for all the continued support — please keep sharing and keeping an eye out for my boy 💛.

🚨 UPDATE SAT. APR.4 NO SIGHTINGS REPORTED FLED HAS SENT OUT REQUEST FOR MORE VOLUNTEERS IF THEY ARE ABLE TO HELP . ALSO THE FELLOW WITH THE DRONE CRASHED IT INTO THE RIVER SO IF ANYBODY SEES A DRONE AND CAN GET GREAT IT MAY HAVE FLOATED ABIT OR SUNK THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR HELP 🚨

MISSING CHEMAINUS / SMILEY RD
City / Municipality: Chemainus

Area Dog is Missing: Smiley road

Time: 11:10 AM

Pet Name: Martie

Date: April 03, 2026

Cross Street / Trail:

Collar / Tags: Yes, with his name and phone number

Breed / Colour / Unique Markings: Healer, blonde, white striped tail

Age: 1 1/2

Male / Female: Male

General Health: Excellent

Chip / Tattoo:

Months / Years with Owner: Since puppy

Likes / Fears / Temperament: Very friendly

CONTACT FLED : 250 479 0911 or 250 213 1420

03/24/2026

To continue with National Tick Awareness Month

How to check for ticks on your pet

Step 1: Starting at your pet’s head, use your fingers like a comb and run your hands over your pet’s body. You are feeling for lumps or bumps you previously did not notice. Make sure to check under your pet’s collar, inside the groin area, and under your pet’s front legs. It’s also important to examine under your pet’s tail and between his toes.

Step 2: Check your pet’s ears thoroughly looking inside and out.

You found a tick on your pet... now what?! This is one of the most popular questions asked in veterinary practice. This video shows you how to safely remove ...

03/10/2026

March is National Tick Awareness Month
How big is a tick?
Ticks come in all sizes.
In their immature stages ticks can be barely visible while adult ticks can be considerably larger (by tick standards!) when they are engorged after feeding on the blood of an animal or human.
Ensure to check your pet everyday for ticks.

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.