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Pet Insurance
& More

Preventative, emergency, and regular care

Pet Insurance
& More

Preventative, emergency, and regular care

Pet insurance providers

Trupanion, PetSecure, Pets Plus Us and more

Is insurance right for your pet? We believe that the best decision is an informed decision.

That is why we have a collection of resources to help you decide if pet insurance is a good fit for your family, and a list of BC and Canadian pet insurance providers if you want to go down that path.

Pet insurance providers

Trupanion, PetSecure, Pets Plus Us and more

Is insurance right for your pet? We believe that the best decision is an informed decision.

That is why we have a collection of resources to help you decide if pet insurance is a good fit for your family, and a list of BC and Canadian pet insurance providers if you want to go down that path.

Emergency vet care in Nanaimo

When urgent care options aren’t enough

Benson View Veterinary Hospital does not operate as an emergency vet, but we do try to accommodate urgent cases if our doctors are available during regular business hours, and we keep some appointment spots every day for same-day care.

For more immediate care, we recommend contacting one of the following local emergency animal hospitals.

Central Island Veterinary Emergency Hospital

6550 Metral Dr, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6J6
250-933-0913

Call CIVEH
Central Victoria Veterinary Hospital

760 Roderick St, Victoria, BC V8X 2R3
250-475-2495

Call CVVH

Looking for puppy chow?

For pet food and other essentials, please visit our online store.

Give your pet a pawsitive check-up

A healthy pet is a happy pet!
Book a check-up to ensure their tail keeps wagging.

Keeping the creepies away

Deworming and flea/tick control

We’re on a mission to keep your furry friend free from all the hitchhikers!

Fleas, ticks, and internal worms aren’t nice, but more importantly, they can cause serious health issues. We provide comprehensive, easy-to-use preventative products and a clear schedule to ensure your pet is protected from the inside out, making sure your snuggles stay bug-free and safe all year long.

Keeping the creepies away

Deworming and flea/tick control

We’re on a mission to keep your furry friend free from all the hitchhikers!

Fleas, ticks, and internal worms aren’t nice, but more importantly, they can cause serious health issues. We provide comprehensive, easy-to-use preventative products and a clear schedule to ensure your pet is protected from the inside out, making sure your snuggles stay bug-free and safe all year long.

Tidy toes for taps,
not scratches

Cat and dog nail trims

Long nails are no fun—they can be uncomfortable, lead to pain, and dangerous if snagged on the carpet (such as on stairs).

Let our gentle team take the stress out of the nail trim. We handle the clippers with care, giving your pet a quick and precise paw-icure so they can walk, run, and pounce comfortably. It’s an easy way to promote long-term foot health and have peace of mind for everyone.

Keeping everyone comfortable

Anal gland expressions

If you notice your pet scooting their rear end along the carpet or licking excessively, it might be time for an “expression.”

Sometimes, those little scent glands need a bit of help. Our skilled team performs this essential, if not glamorous, procedure quickly and discreetly, providing immediate relief and keeping things comfortable behind the scenes. No more scoots!

Keeping everyone comfortable

Anal gland expressions

If you notice your pet scooting their rear end along the carpet or licking excessively, it might be time for an “expression.”

Sometimes, those little scent glands need a bit of help. Our skilled team performs this essential, if not glamorous, procedure quickly and discreetly, providing immediate relief and keeping things comfortable behind the scenes. No more scoots!

A forever ID tag,
chip in for safety

Microchip implantation

A microchip is a small, safe device—about the size of a grain of rice—that we easily implant under the skin.

If your pet ever takes an unexpected solo adventure, this chip serves as their permanent, unremovable ID, connecting them straight back to you. It works like a tattoo, but won’t fade and become unreadable as easily. It’s also much more discreet.

Lock in total pet protection

From routine necessities like nail trims and deworming to essential safety like microchipping and relief from that annoying scoot (anal glands), we make proactive care easy.

To help you manage unexpected illness or injury, we also recommend discussing pet insurance options. Call us today to schedule your pet’s preventative care appointment and ask our team about securing their future health!