Dogwood Veterinary Hospital

08/16/2025

Dogwood Veterinary Hospital is looking for a veterinary technician or veterinary assitant to join our team. New grads are welcome to apply. This position can be part time or full time.
Excellent teamwork skills, independence and strong time-management skills are a must. The responsibilities of our technicians/ asisstant encompass (but are not restricted to) the following: patient care, client education, liaison between our clients and their veterinarian, handling of lab samples and performing basic lab tests, maintaining patient records, follow up phone calls, email communication, and assisting with general cleaning and upkeep of the facility. DVH is committed to providing progressive veterinary medicine to our loyal clients while supporting our dedicated team members with a flexible work-life balance. DVH is open 5 days a week, 8 am- 5 pm, with the goal of re-opening Saturdays to accommodate the ever-increasing demand for our services and continued overall growth.

DVH is pleased to offer all employees above average remuneration, CE, employee discount and extended health benefits with NO AFTER HOURS ON CALL duties. Please contact our Hospital Manager, Erika at [email protected].

07/31/2025

How do you and your family including your pets, spend a long weekend?

06/30/2025

We’re proud to serve our community through the holiday and will remain OPEN on Canada Day — with emergency care available until 8AM on July 2.

Whether it’s fireworks anxiety or unexpected emergencies, we’re here when your pets need us most. ❤️🐾

Stay safe, stay festive, and give your furry friends an extra cuddle from us! 🍁

📍Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital
📞 (250) 933-0913

06/30/2025

Unfortunately, our schedule is competely full for the rest of the day.

We have filled up all of our open "same day urgent" spots for the day.
If you are Dogwood client and have a medical emergency please call us and we can ensure you will recieve prompt care and or urgent referral.
If you are having a medical emergency with your pet and our lines are busy please call Smart.Vet1-778-743-4351

06/30/2025

DVH will be closed Tuesday July 1, 2025. Please contact our friends at Smart.Vet or Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital 🐾
We hope you enjoy a restful weekend ( a long weekend if you have it!)
Whatever you plan this holiday ensure you have water, sun protection and take it easy, for yourself and your pet!🐾

06/04/2025

We are pleased to share that we have added laparoscopic surgery and endoscopic procedures to our list of services available to our clients and their beloved pets. This includes: laparoscopic spays and cryptorchid neuters (removal of a retained testicle in the abdominal cavity), liver biopsies as well as laparoscopic assisted gastropexy, for at risk dog breeds. If you would like to learn more about these new services please go to our website, call the hospital or book an appointment with one of our
veterinarians.
🐾

05/17/2025

DVH will be closed for the long weekend. We will re-open Tuesday May 20th at 8 am.

05/13/2025

05/05/2025

Looking for a vet appointment?! We have openings all week.Give us a call to book your pet in. 250-286-0757

04/22/2025

Go! This Saturday help MARS Wildlife Rescue Centre celebrate an amazing 30 year anniversary of helping wildlife in our community!
https://marswildliferescue.com/
Parking is available at the Merville Hall with a shuttle to the centre.
10 - 4 p Saturday April 26 2025. 🐇🦝🦫🐦‍⬛🐿🦆🦅🦉🦇

04/16/2025

🐰DVH will be closed Friday April 18 2025 and re-open Monday April 21 2025. Monday April 21 2025 we will be open our regular hours.
🐥We wish everyone a weekend rest and sun. Enjoy the long weekend.

🏥Emergency services available are as follows;

Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Monday - Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital 1-250-933-0319

☎24/7 - Smartvet 1-778-743-4351 or smartvet.ca

04/15/2025

Emergency and urgent care options are as follows;
Available 24/7 and 365 is Smartvet. This is a virtual option to meet with a DVM or speak with a RVT. 1-778-743-4351 or smartvet.ca

Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital along with Mahalo Veterinary Hospital are available for all after - hour care needs.

Monday: CIVEH
Tuesday: Mahalo
Wednesday: Mahalo
Thursday: Mahalo
Friday: CIVEH
Saturday: CIVEH
Sunday: CIVEH

Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital is located at 6550 Metral Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8 1-250-933-0913

Mahalo Veterinary Hospital is located at 3-5767 Turner Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6L8 1-250-824-1444

During the day 8am- 5 pm. Please call our hospital at 1-250-286-0757