The first person with formal veterinarian training to practice in this area was George Edmund "Ed" Chadsey. Mr. Chadsey attended Guelph Veterinary College in 1893-1894, and in 1894 moved to Chilliwack to take over the management of a cheese factory located near the J. A. Evans farm. Ed Chadsey married Alma Kipp, and together they established a farm on the corner of Banford and Chilliwack Central Roads.
In May 1920, Dr. M.H. Milton, who had moved to this area from the prairies, joined Mr. Chadsey. Dr. Milton continued his practice from 1920 to 1960, and covered the area from Hope to Langley, and when called upon would cross the river to Agassiz. Dr. Milton established a practice of herd health contracts, where for $3.00 per week, he would make weekly visits to inspect and treat sick animals. Dr. Milton also worked out of his home on Woodbine Street, where he mixed most of his own medicines which made it cheaper for the farmer.
Several veterinarians from this area were pressed into extra service during the Fraser River flood of 1948. One of these was Dr. G.F.R. "Ted" Barton, who was born in Chilliwack in 1907, and graduated from Guelph Veterinary College in 1932. During the 1948 flood Dr. Barton helped to cope with area cattle, which were relocated to the rifle range on Promontory Road. Dr. Barton gained the respect and admiration of his colleagues and farmers for his dedication to sick animals, and was always alert to new methods and medicines that would improve herd health.