About Us
The Anicare Veterinary Hospital is located in rural Central Saanich. Anicare has been independently owned since Dr. Alistair Bryson first established it in 1991 with the conversion of the existing farm house into a fully functioning small animal hospital. Scottish Veterinarian Dr. Jonathan Smith purchased the practice in 1999.
Dr.Jonathan Smith continues to independently own and operate the Anicare Veterinary Hospital. He grew up in Scotland and graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 1989. He moved with his wife Ina to Canada in 1995. They live on the Peninsula with their 2 daughters, 1 dog and 3 horses. Jonathan works in all areas of small animal medicine and surgery, and has a special interest in allergies.
Dr. Martha Hall- Originally from Toronto, Dr. Hall fell in love with the laid-back lifestyle of the West Coast and is happy to now call Victoria home. She earned her veterinary degree in Melbourne, Australia, and completed advanced internship training in both emergency and internal medicine before working in a variety of clinical settings around the world.
Dr. Hall has a special interest in internal medicine and integrative veterinary care. She has completed introductory training in Traditional Chinese Medicine and veterinary nutrition and is currently pursing certification in animal chiropractic care in 2027. She enjoys combining conventional medicine with complimentary therapies too provide individualized care for her patients.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Hall enjoys paddle boarding, cooking nutritious meals, practicing barre and yoga, and spending time with her husband, two daughters, and their dog Tinkerbell.