Dr. Erin Langwith BSc., DVM - Founder/Owner
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. Erin has a passion for senior pets and is a certified senior dog veterinarian!
Dr. Junko Sakai
Dr. Junko Sakai was raised in Calgary. After finishing her zoology degree at the University of Calgary, she went on to complete her veterinary degree at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in Saskatoon and graduated in 2007. After living her whole life on the prairies, she decided that she needed a change and moved to Vancouver Island to begin her career as a small animal veterinarian.
She brings with her 18 years of experience in small animal medicine, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry. She enjoys educating pet parents on the importance of preventative medicine and also enjoys the challenges of creating an individualized treatment plan for each of her patients. In her free time, she enjoys experiencing the changes in the seasons while walking and hiking with her Standard Poodle, Franny.
Sonia - 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 cat Tuna. 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 cats Beans and Cashew and dog Tilly keep her busy!
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 Veterinary 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.
Chelsea - Client care and Veterinary Assistant
Chelsea was born and raised on Vancouver Island but spent many years on the Lower Mainland. In 2006 She graduated Granville Business College for their veterinary reception and assistant diploma and has been working in the veterinary industry ever since. Upon returning to Vancouver Island in 2023 she joined the Harbour City Team. Chelsea’s calm energy is well received by our patients. Her empathy and kindness is truly inspiring and we’re so glad to have her on our team!
Natalie - Client care and Veterinary Assistant
Natalie has been dedicated to veterinary medicine since 2019, nurturing a deep passion for animal care and well-being. With a love for the great outdoors she enjoys camping and fly fishing throughout the summer months with her friends and family. Natalie enjoys the company of her 14 year old Coton De Tulears, Maya and Sadie, who are 14 this year!
Paige - Client Care
Paige joined the Harbour City team in 2024. She was born and raised in northern Alberta and moved to Nanaimo in 2018. She has been in the veterinary field for almost 3 years starting with emergency practice and now moving to a different kind of busy in general practice. In her spare time, you will most likely find her with her Husband and her dog Chandler, or cooking/baking up a storm for the both of them.