MEET OUR VETERINARIANS

BRIE HAMBLIN, DVM

Veterinarian, Practice Owner (as of Sept 9, 2024)

Dr. Hamblin graduated from the Western College of Veterinary medicine in 2008. She has experience in companion animal practice, shelter animal medicine, emergency and critical care and equine general practice.

Dr. Hamblin is a firm believer in the power of knowledge and continuing education and has a special interest in blending Western and Eastern medicine and integrative therapies to achieve maximum pet health. She is a Chi University certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA, 2023) and has her Rehabilitation and Performance certification (CERPV 2023). She loves sharing what she learned in her studies with her clients to educate them on the value of prevention as the best means of avoiding illness and disease.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Hamblin actively participates in horseback riding, swimming, and hiking. She has been married for 9 years to her wonderful husband, Adam, and they have two young boys that love to fish and swim. The whole family cannot wait to learn how to fish in the ocean.

Dr. Hamblin is eagerly looking forward to building lasting relationships with both furry companions and their human families in this beautiful coastal community.

CLARE TOMPKINS, DVM

Veterinarian

Clare Tompkins, originally from Ontario, completed her undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of Guelph in 1989, followed by her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1994.

In 2001, she relocated to Vancouver Island and served as a partner at a veterinary hospital for 15 years until its sale. Dr. Tompkins now practices as a locum veterinarian, offering her services to different clinics across the island. We are fortunate to have her as a regular member of our team.

When not working, she enjoys hiking with her dogs or riding her horse on local trails. In the summer of 2022, Clare and her daughter rode their horses halfway across Canada, from White Rock BC to Kenora Ontario. Part Two of this trip, from Ontario to PEI, was wrapped up in October 2024. You can see their adventures on Instagram by clicking on the button below:

Horse Trip Adventures

ERIK WIRTANEN, DVM

Veterinarian

Erik was born in Sept-Iles, Quebec, but spent his teenage years in Africa where he acquired a profound passion for wildlife. This led to his interest in veterinary medicine, and in 1997 he graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College in PEI. After graduating veterinary school, Erik moved to Vancouver Island and eventually opened the Otter Point Veterinary Hospital in 2010.

Outside of work, Erik pursues his passions for diving, hiking, exploring, and traveling. He is the proud parent of two adult children and shares his home with two cats. Additionally, Erik is fluent in both French and Spanish.

SUPPORT STAFF

Paula

Practice Manager

Kayt

Veterinary Assistant

Jo

Veterinary Receptionist

Raven

Veterinary Technician

Crystal