Warmland Animal Clinic

Warmland Animal Clinic Welcome to Warmland Animal Clinic, located in the heart of the Cowichan Valley!
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We are a blended veterinary clinic offering integrative care for both companion and exotic animals—where science, tradition, and species diversity all feel at home.

Meet Phyllis!This sweet little puppy recently visited us at Warmland Animal Clinic because she had been dealing with ong...
06/04/2026

Meet Phyllis!

This sweet little puppy recently visited us at Warmland Animal Clinic because she had been dealing with ongoing soft stool. Other than that, she was bright, happy, and full of puppy energy-but her symptoms told us it was worth taking a closer look.

One of the most useful (and underrated!) diagnostic tools we have is a f***l float test. It’s a simple test where we examine a small stool sample under the microscope to look for parasite eggs and other organisms that may be causing gastrointestinal issues.

In Phyllis's case, the test gave us an answer: she was positive for coccidia, a common intestinal parasite that can cause diarrhea, especially in young animals. Once identified, she was started on treatment-and quickly began improving.

The great thing about getting a diagnosis is that it doesn't just help the patient in front of us. Once Phyllis's owner knew what was going on, they were able to start treatment right away and contact the shelter where she had been adopted. The shelter could then notify the families of her littermates so they could watch for signs and seek treatment if needed.

It's a good reminder that sometimes a quick, simple test can provide a lot of valuable information.

Many people are surprised to learn how common intestinal parasites are -and they don't just affect puppies and kittens. We can find parasites in dogs, cats, and many other pets. Sometimes the signs are obvious, but other times they're easy to miss.

Have you ever wondered if your pet's symptoms could be related to parasites?

Some common signs include:
- Changes in appetite
- Weight loss
- Diarrhea (with or without blood)
- Vomiting
- A dull or dry coat
- Scooting along the ground
- Visible worms or rice-like segments in the stool or around the rear end
- & In some cases there can be no symptoms at all!

Another reason we take parasites seriously is that some can spread between pets, and a few can even affect people.

When was the last time your pet had a f***l test? Give us a call - we're happy to help make your pet feel their very best!

📞 236-800-3733
📧 [email protected]
📍 149 Neva Rd, Lake Cowichan

Acupuncture and laser therapy for Pets!At Warmland Animal Clinic, Dr. Krisi Erwin offers acupuncture and laser therapy a...
05/20/2026

Acupuncture and laser therapy for Pets!

At Warmland Animal Clinic, Dr. Krisi Erwin offers acupuncture and laser therapy as safe, effective ways to support your pet’s health, comfort, and mobility.

Acupuncture involves placing very fine, sterile needles at specific points on the body to stimulate the nervous system, improve circulation, and encourage the body’s natural healing processes. In some cases, acupuncture treatments may also incorporate Vitamin B12 injections or Cartrophen injections at acupuncture points for additional therapeutic support.

Laser acupuncture is also available for pets who are sensitive to needles or would benefit from a completely non-invasive approach. When appropriate, Dr. Erwin can also teach pet owners simple, personalized acupressure techniques to safely use at home between treatments.

These therapies are especially effective for:
- Arthritis and joint pain
- Mobility issues and stiffness
- Injuries (muscle, ligament, or nerve)
- Post-surgical healing
- Chronic conditions such as hip dysplasia
- Neurological disorders
- Kidney disease/failure
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Cancer support
- Cystitis
- Allergies

Benefits you may notice:
- Reduced pain and inflammation
- Improved mobility and flexibility
- Faster healing and recovery
- Better overall comfort and quality of life

Sessions are gentle and always tailored to your pet’s comfort level and individual needs

If your pet is slowing down, recovering from injury, or living with a chronic condition, these therapies may help them feel like themselves again.

Call us today to book a consultation with Dr. Krisi Erwin
📞 236-800-3733
📧 [email protected]
📍 149 Neva Rd, Lake Cowichan

🐾 Long weekend reminder!Give us a call if you’re needing to stock up on your pet’s food and medication before the weeken...
05/14/2026

🐾 Long weekend reminder!

Give us a call if you’re needing to stock up on your pet’s food and medication before the weekend hits.

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and sunny long weekend from all of us! ☀️🐶🐱

📞 236-800-3733
📍149 Neva Rd, Lake Cowichan, B.C

May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month 🐾A cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming-but you don’t have to navigate it alone.At W...
05/14/2026

May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month 🐾

A cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming-but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

At Warmland Animal Clinic, Dr. Krisi Erwin offers integrative cancer care, combining conventional treatments with supportive therapies to help improve your pet’s comfort and quality of life throughout their journey.

What does “integrative” mean?
It means using multiple approaches together-such as nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and pain management-alongside standard veterinary care.

Goals of integrative care:
• Support the body during treatment
• Reduce side effects
• Maintain strength and appetite
• Improve comfort and mobility
• Enhance overall quality of life

Every plan is personalized💛
Your pet’s care plan is tailored to their diagnosis, treatment goals, and individual needs.
This approach focuses not just on the disease-but on your pet as a whole.
During Pet Cancer Awareness Month, we also want to emphasize the importance of early detection. Changes such as new lumps, weight loss, decreased appetite, low energy, limping, or changes in bathroom habits should always be checked by your veterinarian.

With the right support, many pets continue to enjoy meaningful, happy time with their families during treatment

We’re so excited to officially welcome Dr. Krisi Erwin to the Warmland Animal Clinic team! 🐾Dr. Erwin joins us from Virg...
05/09/2026

We’re so excited to officially welcome Dr. Krisi Erwin to the Warmland Animal Clinic team! 🐾

Dr. Erwin joins us from Virginia, bringing with her a lifelong passion for veterinary medicine and a fresh, integrative approach to animal care. In fact, becoming a veterinarian is something she’s known she wanted since kindergarten-her dedication to helping animals has truly been a lifelong calling.

And if her credentials look a little like alphabet soup… that’s because they kind of are 😅 DVM, CVA, CCRP, IVCCP, CHPV, CVPP… plus certifications in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Herbal Medicine and Western Herbal Medicine. Basically, if there’s a letter combination for helping pets feel their best, there’s a good chance Dr. Erwin has earned it.

Krisi has been leading the way off the well-worn path of conventional veterinary medicine and into a more integrative, whole-animal approach. Her areas of focus include integrative cancer care, rehabilitation, acupuncture, as well as laser and ozone therapies. She’s especially excited to bring her expanding toolkit- including pain management, herbal therapy, and integrative cancer care- to support the animals in our community.

At home, Krisi has a full and lively crew: three dogs-Dax, Penny Lane, and Orly- and three cats- Ruby, Tara, and the wonderfully named Ruth Bader Ginspurr. They keep her busy, entertained, and very loved.

When she’s not at the clinic, you’ll likely find her diving into a good book, working on an art project, or enjoying a game of Dungeons & Dragons. She’s also looking forward to exploring all that beautiful Vancouver Island has to offer.

Krisi has already fallen in love with the warm, welcoming spirit of both our team and our clients, and we couldn’t be happier to have her here helping shape the future of care at Warmland.

✨ Stay tuned! We’ll be sharing more about the integrative therapies and treatments Dr. Erwin offers in the coming weeks.

📞 In the meantime, feel free to give us a call to learn more or book an appointment with Dr. Erwin- we’d love for you and your pets to meet her!

📞 Call us at 236-800-3733
📍 Find us at 149 Neva Rd, Lake Cowichan

Full-Time Veterinary ReceptionistLive, Work & Thrive in Beautiful Lake Cowichan, BC 🌲🐾Warmland Animal Clinic is searchin...
05/07/2026

Full-Time Veterinary Receptionist
Live, Work & Thrive in Beautiful Lake Cowichan, BC 🌲🐾

Warmland Animal Clinic is searching for a compassionate, organized, and positive full-time Veterinary Receptionist to join our growing team.

As a privately owned, independently operated veterinary clinic, we take pride in creating a workplace where team culture, staff wellbeing, and quality patient care come first.

This is more than just a reception position; it’s an opportunity to build a meaningful career while enjoying an incredible West Coast lifestyle in one of Vancouver Island’s most beautiful communities.

Nestled between forests, lakes, rivers, and mountains, Lake Cowichan offers endless recreation including hiking, paddleboarding, kayaking, swimming, camping, boating, and world-class outdoor adventure, all minutes from work.

At Warmland Animal Clinic, we believe veterinary medicine should support both excellent patient care and staff wellbeing. We are proud to foster a healthy team culture focused on collaboration, balance, kindness, and sustainability in the profession.

What Makes Our Clinic Special:
✨ Privately owned, independent clinic
✨ Brand new state-of-the-art veterinary facility
✨ Modern West Coast-inspired design and atmosphere
✨ Dedicated staff lounge & wellness-focused workspace
✨ Staff gym and infrared sauna
✨ Integrative medicine approach alongside modern veterinary care
✨ Supportive, collaborative team environment
✨ Strong emphasis on work/life balance and mental wellbeing
✨ Opportunities for growth and continued learning

Responsibilities Include:
• Greeting clients and patients with warmth and professionalism
• Managing appointments and phone communication
• Assisting with invoicing, estimates, and payments
• Supporting client education and communication
• Maintaining accurate medical records using EzyVet
• Helping create a calm, welcoming experience for pets and people alike

We’re Looking For Someone Who:
• Loves animals and enjoys helping people
• Has excellent communication and multitasking skills
• Brings positivity and emotional intelligence to the workplace
• Thrives in a team-oriented environment
• Appreciates both professionalism and genuine human connection
• Veterinary reception experience is an asset

Compensation & Schedule:
• Full-time position Monday to Friday
• Competitive wages based on experience
• Staff discounts and wellness-focused culture

If you’re looking for a clinic where you can love what you do without sacrificing your quality of life, we’d love to hear from you.

📍 Lake Cowichan, BC
📧 Please send resumes and cover letters to: [email protected]

04/30/2026

🚨 Parvovirus Alert - Victoria, BC

We want to make pet owners aware of a recent parvovirus outbreak in the Victoria area, involving animals connected to the Itty Bitty Kitty Committee and recently reported in the news.
Parvovirus is a serious and highly contagious virus that affects dogs, especially puppies and dogs who aren’t fully vaccinated.

What is Parvo?
- Parvo attacks the intestinal tract and immune system and spreads very easily through contact with infected dogs, contaminated f***s, and even surfaces like grass, sidewalks, shoes, and clothing. It can survive in the environment for a long time, which means exposure can happen more easily than many people realize.

⚠️ Signs to watch for:
• Lethargy
• Loss of appetite
• Vomiting
• Severe diarrhea (sometimes bloody)
• Abdominal pain
• Fever or low body temperature

Parvo can worsen quickly and become life-threatening without treatment.

How to help protect your dog:
- Keep vaccinations up to date (this is the best protection)
- Avoid dog parks and other busy dog areas for now
- Avoid contact with unfamiliar or unvaccinated dogs
- Wash hands and clean shoes after public outings
- Be mindful of shared bowls, toys, and water sources

When to call your vet:
- If your dog is showing signs like vomiting, diarrhea, or low energy, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. Early treatment makes a big difference.

If you have a puppy, a newly adopted dog, or you’re unsure if your pet is up to date on vaccines, give us a call - we’re happy to help.

💛 Our hearts are with the team at Itty Bitty Kitty Committee as they work through this outbreak. Rescue organizations do so much for vulnerable animals, and situations like this can be incredibly hard- emotionally and financially. If you’re in a position to help, consider supporting them through a donation.

We’ll continue to keep an eye on the situation and share updates as needed. Stay safe and give your pups some extra love ❤️

It’s ✨Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Week!✨ This week, we’re celebrating our amazing front-end team a little extra...
04/21/2026

It’s ✨Veterinary Receptionist Appreciation Week!✨ This week, we’re celebrating our amazing front-end team a little extra!

Patty & Theresa are our dedicated full-time receptionists, always making sure everything runs smoothly and the friendly faces you’ll most often see when you walk through our doors.

Rhiannon, our amazing office manager, is always ready to jump in and help at the front desk (and just about everywhere else in the clinic!). Carley & Breanna split their time between reception and working behind the scenes as Veterinary Assistants.

No matter who’s at the front, these are the smiling faces that greet you and the reassuring voices you hear on the other end of the phone.

We truly couldn’t do what we do without each of them. Their compassion, warmth, and calm, positive energy help make every visit feel safe and comfortable- for both pets and their people.

We are so lucky to have these incredibly hardworking women here at WAC. Thank you all so much for everything you do, every single day! 💛🐾

Today marks 2 years of Warmland Animal Clinic 🤍A special shoutout to Dr. Carmen Bell, our owner and medical director. Th...
04/01/2026

Today marks 2 years of Warmland Animal Clinic 🤍

A special shoutout to Dr. Carmen Bell, our owner and medical director. This clinic has been her dream for many years, and bringing it to life has taken so much hard work, resilience, and heart. We’re incredibly proud to be part of what she’s built.

We feel so lucky to serve this community. Getting to know you and care for your pets over the past two years has truly meant so much to us.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way - we wouldn’t be here without you.

We’re so excited for what’s ahead, and so grateful to be part of making this dream a reality. 🤍

01/10/2026

🐸 Did you know we see frogs here too?!
Meet Clavicus, our newest "Pac-Man" frog patient!

Dr. Bell is passionate about caring for a wide variety of pets, and frogs are just one of the many that bring smiles to our clinic every day!

From furry friends to scaly, slimy, and everything in between-we love them all! 💚

📍 Find us at 149 Neva Rd, Lake Cowichan, BC
📞 Call us at 236-800-3733
🗓Book online at: https://warmlandac.com

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149 Neva Road
Lake Cowichan, BC

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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+12368003733

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