Chase River Veterinary Hospital

Chase River Veterinary Hospital We have been serving the pets in Nanaimo and surrounding areas since 2010.
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Drs Halverson, Lawrie, Sakai, Rogers and Cantafio are excited to offer medical, surgical, and dental services for dogs and cats in a modern and friendly atmosphere. We aim to provide a relaxed environment, to minimize stress and anxiety for our patients and their families. Some design features of our hospital include handicapped accessibility, a private compassion room, large exam rooms, and comf

ortable heated dog runs. Our services include digital radiography, in house laboratory, digital dental radiography and a large surgical suite with orthopedic equipment. We offer a full range of services for your pet, vaccine titre testing, cardiology, OFA health testing, ultrasound, and endoscopy. We are also happy to arrange external referrals for ophthalmology, neurology, dermatology, internal medicine and other services as required by your pet's needs. At Chase River Veterinary Hospital you will find friendly staff, convenient hours and ample parking.

Today is Rosie's 6th birthday! She and her 2 Vizsla siblings look to be having a very well behaved party! As a big siste...
05/29/2026

Today is Rosie's 6th birthday! She and her 2 Vizsla siblings look to be having a very well behaved party! As a big sister, I am sure she knows how to share, but we hope you get most of the treats and scritches on your birthday good girl! 🎂❤

Dr.Norman got to see this handsome boy Louie this morning! 💙He came for a quick visit to the back and was such a good bo...
05/28/2026

Dr.Norman got to see this handsome boy Louie this morning! 💙

He came for a quick visit to the back and was such a good boy for everyone. He was very lovely and definitely enjoyed his snacks!!

Louie is a purebred Maine c**n!
Here’s some fun facts about the breed!🐈

-Maine C***s are the largest domesticated cat breed. Males can easily weigh up to 18 pounds or more! And from the nose to the tip of the tail, they can stretch out over 3 feet long!

-They also don't really "meow": For such massive cats, they have surprisingly high-pitched voices. Instead of a standard meow, Maine C***s are famous for making "chirping" and "trilling" sounds, almost like a bird, especially when they are excited and greeting you!

-Because of their dog-like loyalty, love of play, and willingness to learn tricks or walk on a leash, they are frequently called the "dogs of the cat world.” 💙

We are incredibly fortunate to have some great veterinary assistants at Chase River Vet! They are all very capable and g...
05/22/2026

We are incredibly fortunate to have some great veterinary assistants at Chase River Vet! They are all very capable and grow in their skills all the time but most of all, they care for the pets and people in our building everyday. We appreciate you! Thank you!

05/22/2026

Peek-a-boo! Happy Friday everyone!☀️

☀️Happy Thursday!☀️Here’s a couple of our surgical patients that we had in today!First one is Nala! She was a bit nervou...
05/22/2026

☀️Happy Thursday!☀️

Here’s a couple of our surgical patients that we had in today!

First one is Nala! She was a bit nervous this morning when she came to the back, but as the day went on she warmed up to us and was such a superstar! She really enjoyed having so many cozy blankets in her kennel. She really did capture our hearts with all her cuteness!❤️

The second one is Miso! She was such a fluffy, snuggle bug all day long. She was so loving and everyone couldn’t help but compliment how cute and big her eyes are! She also really enjoyed having a ton of cozy blankets!❤️

We also had Barney in today for his neuter, but couldn’t capture a photo of his cute face due to him being sooo excited, happy, and wiggly!! He was definitely spoiled with snuggles and love, and was a very good boy for everyone!💙

Hi Friends! We will be closing at 4 pm today for our monthly staff meeting. We appreciate your kindness and understandin...
05/21/2026

Hi Friends! We will be closing at 4 pm today for our monthly staff meeting. We appreciate your kindness and understanding.

If you have any requests, please call 250.591.4050 or email [email protected] and we will get back to you within 24 hours.

If you have an emergency, please call Waves in Langford for direction at 778.432.4322.

✨Happy Tuesday everyone!✨Here’s some cute photos of our surgical patients that we had in today!The 2 cats are Rusty, and...
05/19/2026

✨Happy Tuesday everyone!✨

Here’s some cute photos of our surgical patients that we had in today!

The 2 cats are Rusty, and Feisty. They were both super snuggly and loving. They did so well for their neuters, and kept us very entertained all morning with their cuteness!💙

We also had Miss Bella in today for a spay! She was such a love bug and definitely enjoyed her little potty breaks outside and got to sniff all the flowers! She did so well and was very brave for it all!❤️

We hope everyone had a nice and relaxing long weekend!☀️

From our family to yours, we wish you a Happy Victoria Day! This is a reminder that we are closed today and we will reop...
05/18/2026

From our family to yours, we wish you a Happy Victoria Day! This is a reminder that we are closed today and we will reopen tomorrow at 8:30 am for regular business hours.

If you have any requests today, please email them to [email protected] and we will get back to you within 1-2 business days.

If you have an emergency, please contact Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital at 250.933.0913 for direction and assistance.

We hope you have a safe and happy long weekend!

Did you guess right?🐾These handsome boys are Russkiy Toys!Though they look quite different, they are actually from the s...
05/15/2026

Did you guess right?🐾

These handsome boys are Russkiy Toys!

Though they look quite different, they are actually from the same litter! One sports the elegant Long Coat (formerly the Moscow Long-Haired Toy Terrier), while the other rocks the sleek Smooth Coat.
They’re the perfect mix of Russian aristocratic history and high-energy "ratting" roots. Basically, they’re tiny, snuggly athletes with a very fancy past.

Some little fun facts:
-They were originally called Russian Toy Terriers
-They were bred for companionship, and ratting so they can have a high prey drive!
-They’re also very snuggly!❤️🐾

✨🐕 Guess the Breed/Breeds!🐕✨Can you guess what these two pups are?Comment your best guesses down below! Tomorrow, we’ll ...
05/14/2026

✨🐕 Guess the Breed/Breeds!🐕✨

Can you guess what these two pups are?

Comment your best guesses down below! Tomorrow, we’ll share a follow-up post to announce the correct breeds and share some fun details about these two cuties. 🐾

Address

1151 Lawlor Road
Nanaimo, BC
V9R6R6

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+12505914050

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