Dr. Erin Langwith BSc., DVM
Dr. Erin Langwith was born and raised on Vancouver Island. She graduated from the University of Victoria in 2007 with a Bsc. Biology with distinction. From there she went on to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian. In 2011, she graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Erin returned to Vancouver Island and began work as an emergency veterinarian.
After several years in emergency practice, Erin realized there was a shift in the veterinary client relationship. Fifteen minute appointments leave little time to take a complete history, discuss owners concerns and perform a physical exam (never mind performing any diagnostics or discussing treatment plans)! Long gone were the days of James Herriot that Dr. Langwith grew up idealizing. And such, her housecall practice, Haven Veterinary Services was formed in 2015.
In her spare time, Erin is a busy wife and mom. She loves the outdoors, gardening, yoga or just hunkering down at home with a good movie or book. Erin believes strongly in supporting local animal rescue groups.
Dr. Sandie Landa BA, DVM
Dr. Sandie Landa was born, raised and schooled in the cold Canadian prairies. She spent 10 years furthering her post secondary education at various universities in Winnipeg, MB; Perpignan, France and Saskatoon, SK. She received her Bachelor of Arts, has 3 years towards a Bachelor of Agriculture and graduated with her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Saskatchewan in 1997.
Upon her final graduation she headed west towards warmer climates and settled in Nanaimo where she has practiced for the past 19 years. She has worked at several hospitals around Vancouver Island as a locum, but the majority of her time has been spent working in Qualicum Beach at Lighthouse Veterinary Hospital.
After having met Dr. Erin Langwith, they decided to embark on a new adventure and Harbour City Animal Hospital in Nanaimo was created. In addition to being a veterinarian, she shares her home with a rambunctious Golden Retriever named Zephyr and Romeo a crazy kitten who believes he is a dog. She has 2 boys who live either at the hockey arena or at the lacrosse box (depending on the season), and a husband who patiently supports the whole menagerie.
Dr. Valérie Drolet DVM
Dr. Valérie Drolet is originally form Quebec where she graduated, with honours, from Université de Montreal’s veterinary medicine program in 2011. She then practiced in beautiful rural Port Hardy for 9 years doing everything from preventive medicine to emergencies before relocating to the Nanaimo area. She now considers herself an islander for life. She is a mother to two wonderful children and always has a house full of cats and dogs. Dr. Drolet loves anything outdoors from diving the amazing Pacific Ocean to skiing our powder packed peaks. She is thrilled to join the Harbour City Animal Hospital‘s team and can’t wait to meet you and care for your pets.
Sue - Reception and Client Care
Sue joined our team by way of Victoria, bringing with her 20 years of experience in both emergency medicine and general practice. She is excited to start this new journey, and ready to explore Nanaimo and its surroundings. Sue has always had a passion, and love for animals, and is lucky to share her home with her faithful fur family, Theo a loveable almost 2 year old Shepherd X Pitbull, and sidekick William, a pampered feline. Sue looks forward to providing the best care to our clients and their pets.
Sonia - Veterinary Technician
Sonia has been with us since January 2019. She brings over 20 years of experience in the veterinary field. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and her dog Milo. Sonia is truly in it for the animals!
Rae-Leigha - Client care and Assistant
Rae-Leigha joined the Harbour City team September 2019. Rae-Leigha discovered her love and compassion for animals at 3 years old when she rescued a litter of barn kittens. After 10 years of working for the Nanaimo SPCA, Rae-Leigha moved to the veterinary field in 2005. In her spare time, her two kids, supportive fiance and kitten Beans keep her busy!
Elyse - Client care and Assistant
Elyse joined our team in June of 2020. She brings 5 years of experience in the veterinary setting. Elyse is a busy mom and wife. Her fur kids include Gizmo a loveable Chihuahua X Shih Tzu and cats Meeko and Ellie. Elyse is our resident small dog whisperer thanks to her kind energy and demeanor.
Ashley - Animal Health Technician
Ashley joined the Harbour City team in April 2021. She graduated from Olds College Animal Health Technology program in 2007. Ashley is born and raised in Nanaimo. She enjoys walks in the woods, maple dip donuts and spending time with her husband and Miniature Bull Terrier Nelly. Ashley is our resident bandage queen and anal gland expert!
Savanna - Client care and Assistant
Savanna joined the Harbour City team in 2023. She was born and raised on Vancouver Island and after completing high school went to Granville Business College for their veterinary reception and assistant diploma. She has worked in various clinics since 2007 including general practice, mobile, emergency and rehabilitation. She currently shares her home with her husband, retired sport dog and 3 Chihuahua mixes.