Serving Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Coombs, Nanaimo, and Port Alberni

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Coombs Veterinary Hospital was started in 2008 by Dr. Rhett Mortenson.  From the start CVH has always worked to blend progressive technology, high quality medicine, and genuine enthusiasm for the veterinary field.  Coombs Veterinary Hospital serves the communities of Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Coombs, Nanaimo and Port Alberni. We also accept referrals from other veterinary hospitals from all over Vancouver Island. 



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​Coombs Veterinary Hospital provides
Wellness, Surgical, Diagnostic, and Medical services for
dogs, cats, and small exotic mammals (ie- rabbits) including:
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  • Annual wellness examinations
  • Vaccinations and Parasite prevention protocols
  • Spays and Neuters
  • Dentistry
  • Blood analysis
  • Digital x-rays
  • Ultrasound


We also provide several Advanced Surgical Procedures, such as:
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Our hospital features three examination rooms and over 2000sqft of treatment area. 
​We pride our clinic on keeping current with the latest medical technology and education. ​
The Coombs Vet team prides ourselves on the compassionate, friendly, and fun atmosphere that we have created within our clinic. We know that visits to the veterinary hospital can be stressful, especially when your animal is sick, and we try to minimize this stress as much as possible. We are a locally owned clinic that strives to deliver a caring and personalized experience for both our clients and patients. 

We are happy to be serving our local communities and look forward to continuing our well established relationship with all of our clients and patients. To learn more about our services, please explore our website, or call our friendly reception team today!
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Please Note: 

British Columbia is currently suffering from a provincial shortage of Veterinarians. 

Here at Coombs Veterinary Hospital, we are trying to increase the number of cases we can see everyday by offering drop-off appointments, vaccine boosters with Technicians, and double-booking our Veterinarians.
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​If you have an urgent issue, please phone our clinic and we will do our best to accommodate you, or direct you to a hospital that can. 

For more information regarding the current Vet shortages, please go to
'Animals are suffering': B.C. veterinary shortage exacerbated by pandemic | CBC News
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​Coombs Veterinary Hospital encourages clients to remain with one Veterinary clinic for their animal's wellness and urgent care as often as possible. This allows for continuity of care, as your primary clinic has immediate access to all of your pet's medical history. 

If you have recently relocated, we recommend establishing a Veterinary-Patient-Client Relationship (VCPR) as soon as possible. This will include a transfer of all your animal's medical records so that we can know when they are coming due for wellness care. Having this relationship in place will prevent you from having difficulty finding care when and if your pet has an urgent health care issue. Appointment spaces are limited and all clinics will give priority to those animals with an established VCPR at their facility. 

Coombs Veterinary Hospital will not see new clients without first receiving their medical records. This process can take time - sometimes several weeks. As such, we request that you provide your previous clinic's name and contact information when making your first appointment with us.  
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We are always accepting new clients!

We are currently booking 3-4 weeks in advance for any Wellness care visits.

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This includes Annual Health Exams, Vaccines, Parasite control exams, or Pre-surgical exams (such as dental checks).

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Coombs Veterinary Hospital will not see new clients without first receiving their medical records.

Coombs Veterinary Hospital is situated Between Qualicum Beach and Parksville in the central region of Vancouver Island.
​We are just down the road from the famous "Goats on Roof" Market