About Courtenay Veterinary Clinic
Courtenay Veterinary Clinic opened in 1977 and we have been helping you care for your pets in our current location since 2008. Dr. Candice and Dr. Kelsey are the current owners of Courtenay Veterinary Clinic.​
Located in the heart of Courtenay, BC, we offer emergency care by appointment; call 250-338-7721 . If you call when the clinic is closed, you will be instructed how to proceed via our recorded voicemail. We look forward to caring for your pets and meeting you soon!
Meet The Team
Our Doctors
Dr. Candice Hall, DVM
Owner
Dr. Candice Hall grew up in Victoria, BC. She graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan in 1994, then moved to Courtenay and joined the staff of the Courtenay Veterinary Clinic. Candice purchased the Courtenay Veterinary Clinic in May 1999. Â In her spare time, Candice competes internationally with her Quarter Horses, including her stallion, Machine Made. She enjoys spending time with her dentist husband, their Border Collies, cats and horses on their farm in Black Creek.
Dr. Kelsey Cunningham, DVM
Owner
Dr. Kelsey Cunningham has been working in the veterinary industry for over 19 years, starting out as a veterinary assistant before completing her undergraduate degree at the University of Victoria before graduating from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Dr. Kelsey is now a part owner of Courtenay Veterinary Clinic. Kelsey has a young family with her husband, Allan and when not running her 2 children around to various activities, she likes to spend time with her two dogs, Raven and Blue, as well as her three cats, Tom, Jerry and Prince Phillip. Kelsey is a mountain biking enthusiast and enjoys hiking and beach days with her family and dogs in her free time.
Dr. Hilary Hunter, DVM
Associate Veterinarian
Dr. Hunter grew up on a horse farm in Southern Ontario surrounded by animals big and small, this is when her passion for Veterinary medicine began. She completed her Bachelor’s in Biology at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, then got accepted to the Ontario Veterinary College. Upon graduation, Hilary moved to British Columbia. Dr.Hunter’s interests in veterinary medicine include dermatology, soft tissue surgery, palliative care, and behaviour consults. Hilary lives with her partner Josh, and their senior cat Thea. They also have a very active vizsla named Morgan that they enjoy hiking and mountain biking with. In her spare time Hilary enjoys being outdoors, travelling, and baking.
Veterinary Nurses
Kelly
Kelly is owned by 2 cats, Smitty and Phyllis. Kelly graduated from Thompson Rivers University Distance in 2017. Kelly enjoys time spent eating snacks, watching movie marathons with her husband, and taking too many photos of her fluffy handsome Smitty kitty and the she-demon Phyllis.
Miriam
Miriam was raised in the Fraser Valley and attended the Animal Health Technology program at Douglas College, graduating in 2010. Through experience at various large practices, she realized a true passion for emergent care, radiology, and orthopedic procedures. ​In 2014 Miriam made the move to the Comox Valley where she continued her love of veterinary medicine. In the valley, Miriam enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with good friends over great, local food.
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Taylor, tech in training
Taylor has been working in vet clinics for a number of years and has started her journey to becoming a RVT through the Veterinary Technology hybrid program at Douglas College. In her spare time she enjoys camping in the summertime, spending time with friends and going on adventures.
Veterinary Assistants
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn was born and raised in Campbell River and has had a love for animals from a young age. In 2019 she graduated from North Island College as an animal care aid and started her career. Kaitlyn plans to go to Veterinary Technician school to further educate herself in the veterinary field. Kaitlyn has 2 animals, a dog named Knox and a cat named Walden. She enjoys being outdoors, and activities such as hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing.
Marlene
Marlene moved to the island just over 10 years ago with her husband. She quickly fell in love with the German Shepherd breed and now owns a German Shepherd named Thomas that she has started scent training. Marlene enjoys walking on the beach and spending time with her family.
Client Service Representatives
Lindsay
Born and raised in the Comox Valley, Lindsay spent many years in Jasper Alberta before returning to raise her family. Her 4 girls keep Lindsay and her husband very busy with rugby, biking, and being outdoors.
Melaina
Brea
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Patti
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In Loving Memory
Suzanne, RVT and Past owner
Suzanne began her career at Courtenay Veterinary Clinic in 1993, where she met Candice. Together, as a baby vet and baby tech they faced the world of veterinary medicine through all its excitements and challenges and it is where their friendship flourished. Suzanne and Candice became business partners in 2012 where they continued their journey on growing Courtenay Veterinary Clinic together.
Suzanne was an integral part of Courtenay Veterinary Clinic and had great pride in being an owner and RVT. Suzanne was witty, highly knowledgeable and oozed love.
Suzanne passed away in early March, 2025 where the impact of her loss is felt from clients, patients, friends and family. She will forever be remembered and honoured as a staple of Courtenay Veterinary Clinic.
