ER & Critical Care

Our dedicated team provides expert care and advanced treatments for your pet's urgent needs.

Our number one priority is the health, well-being and comfort of each and every patient in our care. Nowhere is our commitment to excellence more evident than in the care of our patients.

CIVEH is staffed by experienced Emergency Veterinarians and Registered Veterinary Technologists, 24-hours a day, 365 days a year. Our on-duty Vets and RVTs are fully supported by our team of Veterinary Care Support Staff.

Please note that we operate on a triage basis. Triage is the process of organizing patients according to the severity of their condition and getting each patient’s treatment within an appropriate time frame.

Our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is fully equipped to enable the optimal care of ill patients.

We have two state-of-the-art ICU units for patients requiring extraordinary life support. Should your pet need to be hospitalized at CIVEH, you can have peace of mind, knowing that we are committed to providing the highest levels of care for our patients, anytime, day or night.

Necrotizing Fasciitis found on Vancouver Island

Necrotizing fasciitis is an uncommon disease in dogs but given the number of cases we have seen recently, it is important that we, as pet owners, are vigilant.

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