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

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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 area and surrounding cities including Hampton, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach.

In case of 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.

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.

WHY THE COVE?

24/7 EMERGENCY CARE

SPECIALTY & REFERRAL SERVICES

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Happy 6th Belated Birthday to our Bailey girl! This sweet puppy turned 6 a few weeks ago while recovering from TPLO surgery. Today, she’s feeling like a new dog & having a puppy paw-ty with her brothers. Thank you to Dr. Stallings & everyone at The COVE for everything you do for our fur babies.

Bailey

Blanton Reckley

Gracie (short haired mini dachshund) came in to see y’all with a complete loss neurological response in her back legs. I was almost certain she had done herself in, but that night we decided she was owed that chance. Here she is quite a few weeks later, completely functional! If we had seen any other Vet and staff she may not have still been here. So thank you. Thank you for helping save our sweet girl. <3 our tiny humans thank you too.

Gracie

Christa Cox

The staff at The Cove gets all my votes hands down. My Chihuahua Sasha was very sick when I brought her in late at night. They treated her and myself with the upmost care. Very friendly and caring. They treated her and gave her meds to sustain her untill we got to my regular vet. A+++++ guys!

Sasha

Lanza Williams

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

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

I brought my little girl here after being attacked by another dog last week and I just want to say that the care she received was OUTSTANDING! Everyone was so nice and compassionate. I appreciate everything you did for her and how quickly it was done. I had called ahead of time and seeing the nurse practically waiting with a towel and open arms for my wounded little girl had me knowing she was in good hands right away. Words can’t describe my appreciation!

Penny

Molly Ash Ward

HEALING ANIMALS TOGETHER

This special charitable fund enables The COVE to provide financial assistance to critically ill pets in need. Your donation is tax deductible. Learn more

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

WHY THE COVE?

24/7 EMERGENCY CARE

SPECIALTY & REFERRAL SERVICES

HEALING ANIMALS TOGETHER

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