Harbour Veterinary Clinic

08/03/2026

📣 Important Clinic Update

Beginning Sunday, August 9, Harbour Veterinary Clinic will be closed on Sundays.

Our team will continue to be here for you Monday through Saturday, providing the same compassionate care for your pets.

This wasn't an easy decision, and we truly hope that one day we'll be able to reopen on Sundays. For now, this change allows us to better support our team while continuing to provide the high-quality care your pets deserve throughout the rest of the week.

Thank you for your understanding, your patience, and your continued support of Harbour Veterinary Clinic. We appreciate being part of your pets' lives and look forward to seeing you Monday through Saturday! 💙🐾

07/31/2026

Do you ever wonder why we continue to suggest a dewormer for all animals. This cat was acting normal, no vomiting or diarrhea. No reason to do anything special. But we gave her a dewormer and look what she had living in her belly. 🤮.

Cats and dogs pick up parasites so easily. Talk to us during your next visit if you want parasite prevention.

Happy Friday!

07/30/2026

🎄❤️ Christmas in August is here at Harbour Veterinary Clinic! ❤️🎄

The people who love our patients sometimes need a helping hand too.

Throughout the month of August, Harbour Veterinary Clinic is collecting donations for our local food bank. Every donation will help support individuals and families in our community.

Most-needed donations include:
🥫 Canned soups, vegetables, beans, tuna, and fruit
🍝 Pasta, rice, cereal, oatmeal, and peanut butter
🥛 Shelf-stable milk and juice
👶 Baby essentials such as diapers, wipes, baby food, and formula
🧴 Personal care items including shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, and tissues

As a thank you, every donation earns you an entry into our raffle for an incredible gift basket valued at over $1,000! 🎉

Our pets bring us together, but it's the people who love them that make our community so special. Let's come together this August to help fill the food bank shelves and remind our neighbours they're not alone.

📍 Bring your donations to 811 Bay Street during regular business hours.

Together, let's help the food bank feel the love this Christmas in August! 🎄🐾

07/30/2026

💥 Looks like Inky really shot herself in the paw this time… 🎯

Sweet Inky decided that a Nerf dart looked more like a snack than a toy. Unfortunately, it became lodged in her intestines, causing a life-threatening blockage.

Without emergency surgery, Inky would not have survived.

Thankfully, Dr. Just stepped in and successfully removed the obstruction, giving Inky a second chance at life. Now she’s recovering well and is on her way to living her very best life—just with a few fewer toy choices in the future! 💕

This is also a good reminder that many everyday household items can become dangerous if swallowed. If your pet suddenly starts vomiting, stops eating, seems painful, or becomes lethargic, don’t wait—seek veterinary care right away.

We’re so happy this little troublemaker got a happy ending. ❤️

🐾 Lesson learned: Nerf toys are for play… not for prey!

07/19/2026

🐶 PUPPY FOOD CLEARANCE SALE! 🐶

Our loss really is your gain! We accidentally ordered more puppy food than we need, so we're offering it at an incredible clearance price (Below cost!!).

🐾 Royal Canin Medium Puppy
7.72 kg bag

💲 Regular Price: $80.13
🔥 CLEARANCE PRICE: $40.07 (50% OFF!)

This price is far below our cost. We're taking a loss to clear our excess inventory, which means savings for you.

If your puppy is already eating Royal Canin Medium Puppy—or will be soon—this is a great opportunity to stock up.

⏳ Only while quantities last. Once they're gone, they're gone! No rain checks.

06/27/2026

We are looking for another VA. Someone flexible that can do a lot of the regular VA duties as well as some reception if needed.

If you are interested or know someone who might fit the bill, please apply at: https://ca.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9624e223cd481ff2&from=shareddesktop_copy

05/28/2026

While Harbour Veterinary Clinic operates independently as a full-service veterinary clinic, we are proud to work closely alongside IBKC and share the same board.

The Safe Harbour program is fully funded by IBKC, with all applications and approvals managed through the rescue. We’re incredibly excited to collaborate on this initiative so more pets and families can access veterinary care when they need it most.

We are piloting a new program to help subsidize the cost of veterinary care for residents of Vancouver Island. Please read the entire page to see the things we can support and the things that are e…

04/23/2026

We’ve had a few questions today and wanted to clarify 💛

Itty Bitty Kitty Committee and Harbour Veterinary Clinic are two separate legal organizations, operating in completely different locations with separate teams and day-to-day operations. It was important to us from the very beginning to keep the two entities seperate for accountability and animal welfare.

While IBKC is currently managing a parvo situation within their rescue, there are no cases of parvo at Harbour Veterinary Clinic. We do not have any parvo-positive or suspected animals in the clinic.

As always, we follow strict cleaning and infection control protocols to keep our space safe for all patients.

If you have an upcoming appointment, you can feel confident that it is safe to attend. If you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.

Thank you for your understanding and for supporting both organizations in the work they do in our community 🐾

04/17/2026

In Memory of Dr. Erin Heck

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Erin Heck, a member of the veterinary community from Alberta.

She was someone who chose a life of caring—for animals, for people, and for her community. That kind of work asks a lot from those who do it.

Her loss is a painful reminder that behind every veterinary professional is a human being—someone carrying the weight of this work, often quietly.

We ask that you keep this in mind in your interactions with veterinary staff. Kindness, patience, and understanding matter more than you may realize.

Today, we hold space for Dr. Heck and for all those who continue to show up each day to care for others.

With care,
Harbour Veterinary Clinic

04/11/2026

🐰 TNR isn’t just for cats… it’s for rabbits too.

This week, we started a rabbit TNR (trap-neuter-return) right here in Victoria.

There are so many pet rabbits being dumped across our community. When left outside, they don’t just “figure it out”… they fight, breed rapidly, and the situation spirals fast. What starts as a few abandoned pets can quickly become a large, struggling population.

We know there aren’t enough homes for all of them right now. But even when we can’t bring them all inside, we can still make a difference.

✨ By spaying and neutering, we:
• Reduce fighting and suffering
• Decrease stress from hormones
• Stop the cycle of endless breeding

It’s not a perfect solution—but it is relief, and it does matter.

💛 Huge thank you to GVAC and Broken Promises Rescue for taking on the trapping, recovery, and return for this project. This work is hard, emotional, and so important.

🚫 And please—don’t dump your pets outside.
Domestic rabbits cannot survive the way people think they can. Abandonment leads to suffering, not freedom.

If you need help, reach out. There are always better options.