Our emergency caseload is steadily on the rise, which has prompted us to reassess our process. In order to provide the highest quality of medicine and ensure every patient receives the care they deserve, effective 7/30, we are focusing our emergency services to those patients which fall in the red and yellow triage categories. Please reference the triage chart here.

We encourage concerned pet parents contact your family veterinarian for treatment of chronic conditions and other minor injuries.
If you are unsure, please call us at 757-935-9111 and we are honored to assist you with your inquiry 24/7.

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When your pet needs advanced or emergency care, count on The COVE.

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Veterinarian and Animal Hospital in Suffolk, VA: WELCOME TO THE COVE

When your pet needs emergency care or advanced treatment from a board-certified veterinary specialist in cardiology, surgery, or critical care, you can count on The Center Of Veterinary Expertise—The COVE—24 hours a day, every day of the year. Suffolk’s only animal ER is conveniently located to serve pet owners and primary care veterinarians throughout the Suffolk, VA area and surrounding cities including Hampton, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach.

In case of a pet emergency, simply bring your pet to The COVE any time, day or night. No appointment is ever needed. Learn more about our 24/7 Emergency Care or call now at (757)-935-9111

To consult with one of our veterinary specialists, simply ask your pet’s primary care veterinarian for a referral to The COVE. Learn more about our Specialty and Referral Services.

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My cat Blu had a urinary tract blockage and the cost was a lot higher than my husband and I were prepared for. We had decided to put him down but the staff worked with us on an option closer to what we could afford and Blu is back to his normal self. The staff were sensitive to what we were feeling when we thought that we had to put him down and throughout our entire visit they were very helpful. They even called to check up on him and… read more

Blu

Brittany Garrett

Our fur baby was hit by a truck early Friday morning. We rushed her to The COVE and they took her immediately to run checks. The atmosphere is calming which is needed when you’re going there for an emergency. The staff and doctors are very nice and truly care for the animals that come there. They welcome visitations and you can call anytime of day for updates. They are also good at calling to give updates every few hours as well. We were able to take our baby home around… read more

Freyja

Sara S

On Saturday afternoon (9/10), I had discovered that my argentine tegu (large lizard), Jabba the Hutt had a rectal prolapse. It was not improved by at home treatments that I am well-versed in and my regular reptile vet had closed and was not open again until Monday. In my experience with reptiles, I knew this was something that needed surgery ASAP. After calling around to various ER vets to see if they would work with Jabba – who is a docile, sweet boy that is extremely used to being handled… read more

Jabba the Hutt

Elizabeth Caron

We are over the moon for what The Cove has done for our family!

Pepper

Meredith Marks Robinson

Our family had our first, and hopefully last, iggy injury yesterday evening. The pups were playing with both of their human sisters in the room when, in the middle of zoomies, Maka got her leg under the couch and couldn’t get it out before Krona ran into her. It was completely unavoidable. We scooped her up and got her to The COVE once we saw that she wasn’t weight bearing (Maka screams all the way). The staff was very decisive and gentle with her. The first thing they did was triage, and… read more

Maka

Jennifer Wilson

For emergency pet care, I highly recommend The COVE. They greeted me at the reception desk, immediately took my dog, Sandy back and began emergency care. During the 48 hours Sandy was with them, I was kept informed on her status, and the care she was receiving via phone calls. I was encouraged to call, no matter what the hour, if I wanted to check on her. The COVE provides compassion, care, and professionalism.

Sandy

Beverly Judkins

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