About Courtenay Veterinary Clinic

Courtenay Veterinary Clinic opened in 1977 and we have been helping you care for your pets in our current location since 2008. Candice and Kelsey began their partnership in early 2025.

Located in the heart of Courtenay, BC, we offer veterinary care by appointment; call 250-338-7721 . If you call when the clinic is closed, you will be instructed how to proceed via our recorded voicemail. We look forward to caring for your pets and meeting you soon!

Our Staff

Suzanne, RVT

Suzanne jokingly refers to herself as furniture as she has been with the clinic for 25 years, including the last 8 as a co-owner. When not at work, Suzanne can often be found walking her 3 crazy cattle dogs, or competing in agility. She enjoys camping, boating, walking, reading, and spending time with friends.

Veterinarians

Dr. Candice Hall
DVM, Owner

Dr. Candice Hall grew up in Victoria, BC. She graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in 1994, then moved to Courtenay and joined the staff of the Courtenay Veterinary Clinic. Candice purchased the Courtenay Veterinary Clinic in May 1999.

In her spare time, Candice competes internationally with her Quarter Horses, including her new stallion, Machine Made. She enjoys spending time with her dentist husband, their Border Collies, cats and horses on their farm in Black Creek.

Dr. Kelsey Cunningham
DVM, Owner

Dr. Kelsey Cunningham has been working in the veterinary industry for over 18 years. Starting out as a veterinary assistant before completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria then graduating from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Kelsey has a young family with her partner, Allan and when not running her 2 children around to various activities she likes to spend time with her two dogs, Raven and Blue, as well as her three cats, Tom, Jerry and Phillip.

Kelsey is a mountain biking enthusiast, and enjoys hiking and beach days with her family and dogs in her free time.

Dr Hilary Hunter
DVM

Dr. Hunter grew up on a horse farm in Southern Ontario surrounded by animals big and small, this is when her passion for Veterinary medicine began. She completed her Bachelor’s in Biology at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, then got excepted to the Ontario Veterinary College. Upon graduation, Hilary moved to British Columbia.

Dr. Hunter’s interests in veterinary medicine include dermatology, soft tissue surgery, palliative care, and behaviour consults.

Hilary lives with her partner Josh, and their senior cat Thea. They also have a very active vizsla that they enjoy hiking and mountain biking with. In her spare time Hilary enjoys being outdoors, travelling, and bakin

Veterinary Technicians

Kelly, RVT

Bio coming soon...

Miriam, AHT

Miriam was raised in the Fraser Valley and attended the Animal Health Technology program at Douglas College, graduating in 2010. Through experience at various large practices, she realized a true passion for emergent care, radiology, and orthopaedic procedures.

In 2014 Miriam made the move to the Comox Valley where she continued her love of veterinary medicine. In the valley, Miriam enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with good friends over great, local food.

Taylor, RVT in training

Taylor has been working in vet clinics for a number of years now and has started her journey to becoming a RVT through the Veterinary Technology hybrid program at Douglas College. In her spare time she enjoys camping in the summertime, spending time with friends and going on adventures.

Veterinary Assistants

Kaitlyn

Kaitlyn was born and raised in Campbell river and has had a love for animals from a young age. In 2019 she graduated from North Island Collage as an animal care aid and stared her career. Kaitlyn plans to go to Veterinary Technician school to further educate herself in the veterinary field. Kaitlyn has 2 animals, a Great Pyrenees named Russell and a cat named Walden. She enjoys being outdoors, and activities such as hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing.

Marlene

Bio coming soon...

Receptionists

Lindsay

Born and raised in the Comox Valley, Lindsay spent many years in Jasper Alberta before returning to raise her family. Her 4 girls keep Lindsay and her husband very busy with rugby, biking, and being outdoors.