If your pet needs veterinary attention outside of ORCA’s regular hours, the following emergency and urgent care hospitals are available throughout Vancouver Island.

Nanaimo Urgent Pet Care Centre

Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital is now operating under the new name Nanaimo Urgent Pet Care Centre. Nanaimo Urgent Pet Care Centre provides urgent veterinary care 7 days a week, serving pets and families throughout Nanaimo, Mid and North Vancouver Island, and surrounding communities.

Hours: 7 days a week, 12:00 PM–11:00 PM
Phone: 250-933-0913
6550 Metral Drive, Nanaimo, BC V9T 2L8

West Coast Animal Veterinary Emergency Specialty (WAVES) Hospital

WAVES is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital providing emergency care and specialty services for pets in the Greater Victoria area and surrounding communities.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phone: 778-432-4322
947 Langford Pkwy, Victoria, BC V9B 0A5

VCA Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital

VCA Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital providing emergency and specialty care for pets in Victoria and surrounding communities.

Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phone: 250-475-2495
760 Roderick St, Victoria, BC V8X 2R3

When Your Pet Needs Emergency Care

If your pet is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please contact an emergency veterinary hospital directly or proceed to the nearest emergency facility. If you are unsure whether your pet’s condition requires emergency attention, calling an emergency hospital for guidance is recommended.