Business Details
12 Years
experience
Your Trusted In-Home Veterinary Care
Sitka Veterinary Services has been providing compassionate, in-home veterinary care in the Cowichan Valley since 2014. Our team of experienced veterinarians and support staff specializes in stress-free house calls for dogs and cats, offering comprehensive services including medical diagnostics, vaccinations, and end-of-life care. We prioritize personalized attention, allowing pet owners to stay with their animals during examinations while avoiding exposure to sick animals.Our expertise extends to complex medical cases, preventive care, and nutritional guidance, with a commitment to utilizing advanced diagnostic tools and referral partnerships for specialized treatments. With over 18 years of combined experience among our team members, we serve communities across Vancouver Island with convenience and professional expertise.
Services
House Calls
Medical Diagnostics
Vaccines
Pet Medications
Private Euthanasia
Private Cremation
Routine Checkups
Blood Tests
Titer Testing
Flea Treatments
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We provide stress-free veterinary care for anxious pets in their natural environment
- Our team includes veterinarians with specialized interests in behavior and nutrition
- We offer personalized attention with no risk of exposure to sick animals
- Our house call model saves clients time and reduces pet transportation stress
- We maintain continuity of care through established referral partnerships
Services
House Calls
Our veterinary house calls bring comprehensive medical care directly to your home. This service reduces stress for pets and owners while enabling personalized attention during examinations. We provide complete veterinary services in your familiar environment, including diagnostics, vaccinations, and treatment planning.
Medical Diagnostics
We offer on-site medical diagnostics including blood tests, urine analysis, and blood pressure measurements. Our mobile lab capabilities allow immediate assessment of organ systems and skin conditions. Advanced cases receive prompt referral to local animal hospitals for imaging or surgical interventions.
Private Euthanasia
Our compassionate in-home euthanasia service provides peaceful pet passing in familiar surroundings. The process involves initial sedation followed by intravenous injection, with time for owner closure. We offer emotional support during this difficult decision-making process.
Vaccine Protocols
We develop customized vaccine plans based on individual risk factors and medical history. Our services include titer testing to assess immunity levels and prevent over-vaccination. We follow current research to balance disease prevention with patient safety.
Pet Medications
Our mobile pharmacy provides essential medications including flea treatments and dewormers. We offer prescription medications with professional guidance on administration. Our house call model ensures proper medication selection during your appointment.
People
Dr. Sarah Begbie
Veterinarian
Dr. Sarah Begbie graduated from Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2011. She specializes in animal behavior and complex medical cases while maintaining interests in nutrition and complementary medicine. She practices in Cowichan Valley with extensive local community experience.
Dr. Dayna Chetek
Veterinarian
Dr. Dayna Chetek graduated from St. George's University in 2015. Her expertise includes end-of-life care, surgery, and preventative medicine. She brings shelter medicine experience to private practice while maintaining special interests in feline and canine dental care.
Celine
House Call Assistant
Celine has 18 years of veterinary experience, including emergency care and equine assistance. She joined Sitka Veterinary Services in 2017 after transitioning from Toronto to Vancouver Island. Her expertise supports complex house call operations.
Denise
Office Manager
Denise graduated from Olds College's Animal Health Technology program in 2019. With five years of clinic experience, she manages office operations while providing technical support during house calls. She maintains special bonds with her rescue animals.
Kathleen
Assistant
Kathleen grew up on Vancouver Island with extensive 4-H program experience. As a Registered Animal Health Technologist, she contributes farm animal expertise to house call services. She operates an organic farm with diverse animal husbandry experience.
Questions
What veterinary services do you offer at home?
We provide comprehensive house call services including medical exams, vaccinations, diagnostics, euthanasia, and medication administration. Our mobile practice handles routine care and complex medical cases.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve the entire Cowichan Valley region including Duncan, Ladysmith, Chemainus, and surrounding communities from our Vancouver Island base.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us by phone at 250.746.6143 for urgent appointments or use our contact form for routine scheduling. We respond to emails within two business days.
What happens during in-home euthanasia?
The process begins with subcutaneous sedation followed by intravenous euthanasia medication. We provide emotional support throughout the procedure, allowing private mourning in your familiar environment.
Do you offer vaccine titer testing?
Yes, we provide in-home vaccine titer testing to assess immunity levels and prevent unnecessary vaccinations for dogs with unknown vaccination histories.
Can you handle medical emergencies?
While we're not an emergency service, we can arrange urgent appointments during business hours. For after-hours emergencies, we recommend contacting local animal hospitals directly.
Reviews (4)
Juliana W.
Jan 19, 2022
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Loved these ladies! So professional and great with my fur babies. Was nice not having to go anywhere for their care too!
Laurie Harris
Jul 25, 2021
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Amazing veterinary clinic! Nancy Holling is a wonderful animal doctor with years of valuable experience. The fact that I didn't have to take my little loved ones out of their home to be examined was invaluable! I would recommend her to anyone! Also the other people in the clinic are fantastic and knowledgeable and kind
Nicole C.
Feb 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,Value
I had to book an emergency at-home euthanasia for my poor old girl. They came within an hour, and they were so patient, kind, and compassionate with my her and myself the entire process. Tons of treats and in the comfort of our home in her favourite spot on the couch. I highly recommend Nancy and her team.
I had to book an emergency at-home euthanasia for my poor old girl. They came within an hour, and they were so patient, kind, and compassionate with my her and myself the entire process. Tons of treats and in the comfort of our home in her favourite spot on the couch. I highly recommend Nancy and her team.
Kim Freeburn
Feb 12, 2021
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Sitka Veterinary was very kind and made me feel very comfortable and at peace with my big boy. Thanks to the lovely ladies.
