We remain open to provide care for your pets. We are following the direction of government and regulatory authorities and have implemented hospital and visit protocols to keep both you and our team safe. For regular updates on our hours and visit protocols, please follow our social media platforms.

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Our Team

Dr. Christopher Milligan MA
VetMB MRCVS
Medical Director
Dr. Nikolas Bell DVM
Emergency Veterinarian
Dr. Laura Field DVM
Emergency Veterinarian
Dr. Sitara Alahan DVM
Emergency Veterinarian
Dr. Ashton Wickramaratne DVM
Emergency Veterinarian
Teresa Fraser
Practice Manager
Hannah Milligan
Administrative Assistant
Amanda Barker, RVT
Lead Registered Veterinary Technician
Candice Wylds, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Melissa Zizek, RVT
Registered Veterinary Technician
Erin Mulligan
Veterinary Technician
Alixe Varnel
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Natalie Davies
Veterinary Assistant
Marissa Eagle
Veterinary Assistant
Chloe Leslie
Veterinary Assistant
Laurie Andrews
Assistant/Receptionist
Alana Hibbert
Assistant/Receptionist
Claire Johnston
Assistant/Receptionist
Ryan Knudsen
Assistant/Receptionist
Julie Mackey
Assistant/Receptionist
Victoria McFarlane
Assistant/Receptionist
Mary Shaw
Assistant/Receptionist
Pippa Dean
Assistant/Receptionist
Mya Paugh
Assistant/Receptionist
Jessica Massaro
Receptionist
Jade McNab
Receptionist
Hanna Doyle
Kennel Assistant
Bob Zart
Maintenance

Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital is committed to doing everything possible to combat the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.

As part of this commitment, effective immediately, Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital will be instituting the following precautionary protocol to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission.

For the safety of yourself, our staff, and the community, clients will not be allowed to enter the building.

Online consultations are now available! If you wish to connect with a veterinarian via message, phone or video, visit our website and follow the "Online Consultation" link.

EMERGENCY CASES

- If possible, please call us at 250-933-0913 to let us know you are on the way so that we can be prepared to meet you upon your arrival at the hospital.

- When you arrive, please stay in your vehicle in our parking lot and call 250-933-0913, and we'll come to you.

- If you do not have a phone or your pet's emergency is immediately life-threatening, please come to the front door and ring the bell located to the right of the door.

Thank you in advance for your understanding.