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A Little Prevention Goes a Long Wag

Give your pet a healthier head start with routine wellness care, early detection and guidance from our veterinary team.

Trusted Since 1977

Locally Owned and Independent

Modern Diagnostics and Treatment

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Visit Us for Preventive Care for Pets in Courtenay Today

Preventive veterinary care is one of the most effective ways to ensure your pet stays happy and healthy. Regular wellness visits to your vet help identify potential health concerns early, allowing for prompt treatment and better outcomes. At Courtenay Veterinary Clinic, we focus on proactive care that helps pets live longer, healthier lives with comprehensive wellness exams, vaccinations and disease prevention, parasite prevention, and more. Please give us a call today to book your pet in for an appointment.

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Our Services

Comprehensive Wellness Exams

Routine wellness exams provide a thorough assessment of your pet’s overall health. During these nose-to-tail examinations, our veterinarians evaluate weight, body condition, mobility, dental health, and other important indicators of well-being. We tailor our recommendations to your pet’s age, lifestyle, and medical history to ensure they receive the care they need at every stage of life.

Vaccinations & Disease Prevention

Vaccinations help protect cats and dogs from a variety of preventable illnesses. We create customized vaccination schedules for puppies, kittens, adult pets, and seniors based on their individual risk factors and lifestyle. Our team provides guidance on vaccine timing, benefits, and ongoing protection so you can make informed decisions about your pet’s healthcare.

Parasite Prevention & Early Detection

Protecting your pet from fleas, ticks, heartworms, and intestinal parasites is an important part of preventive care. We recommend year-round parasite prevention plans tailored to your pet’s needs. Wellness bloodwork can also help detect hidden health concerns before symptoms appear by monitoring organ function and overall health, making it especially valuable for senior pets.

Personalized Care Through Every Life Stage

From nutrition and weight management to exercise recommendations and routine screenings, our veterinary team provides personalized health guidance for every pet. Whether your friend is a kitten or puppy, an active adult, or a dignified senior, we offer ongoing preventive care to support lifelong wellness and quality of life.

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Why Preventative Blood Work Matters 

Your pet can't tell you when something feels wrong. Preventative blood work helps detect health concerns before obvious symptoms appear, allowing for earlier treatment and better outcomes. 

Routine blood testing can: 

  • Establish a healthy baseline for future comparisons.  

  • Detect early signs of kidney, liver, thyroid, or metabolic disease.  

  • Identify infections, inflammation, anemia, or other underlying conditions. 

  • Monitor changes as your pet ages.  

  • Help ensure your pet is healthy before anesthesia or surgical procedures.

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To make proactive care more affordable, we offer a variety of Preventative Wellness Packages. Investing in preventative care today can help avoid more costly treatments in the future while giving your pet the best chance for a long, healthy life.

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Stay Ahead of the Woofs and Woes

Bring your pet in for preventive care today and help keep little health concerns from becoming bigger ones.

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COURTENAY

VETERINARY CLINIC

Compassionate care. Trusted since 1977.

1380 Cliffe Avenue

Courtenay, BC, V9N 2K4

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HOURS

Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Saturday hours subject to change, please call us ahead of time

Sunday and Stat Holidays: Closed

 

Emergency care during daytime hours is available by appointment. For after-hours emergencies, please call 250-338-7721. You will be provided with information about receiving care for your pet.

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