Anicare Veterinary Hospital Saanichton: Location, Hours, Appointments, and Emergency Contacts

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Anicare Veterinary Hospital (1999) Ltd. is at 2263 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1T8, and can be reached at 250-652-5505. It sees dogs and cats by appointment only, for existing clients only — the hospital states it cannot accommodate walk-ins or non-clients at this time. Use the details below to plan a visit, send an email, or find after-hours emergency care.

Contact and Location

Item Detail
Address 2263 Mt. Newton Cross Road, Saanichton, BC V8M 1T8
Phone 250-652-5505
Fax 250-652-5548
Email [email protected]
Services Dogs and cats; Western medicine including diagnostic testing, dental care, X-ray, surgery and pain management; preventative and wellness care from pediatric to geriatric

Hours of Operation

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, closed 12:30 pm–1:30 pm for lunch
  • Saturday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Statutory holidays: closed

If you call during the lunch break, you can leave a message and the team says it will return your call after 1:30 pm.

Appointments and Client Rules

Visits are by appointment only for existing clients. The hospital does not take walk-ins and states it cannot accommodate non-clients at this time. If you are already a client, call 250-652-5505 to book.

For prescription or herb refills, allow 24 hours for the request to be processed.

Emailing the Hospital

Email is best for short, simple messages. Include:

  • Your full name
  • Your pet's name
  • Your phone number

The hospital asks that emails be concise. If your concern is complex, it recommends booking a consultation with the veterinarian instead. Medical advice by email is given only to existing clients.

After-Hours Emergencies

If you have an emergency outside regular hours, follow the instructions on the hospital's phone message, or contact:

Emergency hospital Phone Notes
Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital 250-475-2495 vcacanada.com/centralvictoria/
WAVES Veterinary Emergency Hospital 778-432-4322 wavesvet.com — the hospital notes WAVES is not always available 24/7, so call ahead or check the website

Quick Checklist Before You Go

  1. Confirm you are an existing client — new clients cannot be seen at this time.
  2. Call ahead to book an appointment; do not plan on a walk-in visit.
  3. Avoid the 12:30–1:30 pm lunch closure on weekdays, and note Saturday hours end at noon.
  4. Request prescription or herb refills at least 24 hours in advance.
  5. For after-hours emergencies, call Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital or WAVES rather than the Saanichton clinic.