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, 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 to book an appointment on Vetster to virtually connect with a Virginia licensed veterinarian for non-emergent cases. Click here to visit Vetster.

Disclaimer: the COVE is not liable for medical advice provided through Vetster’s professional partner team of licensed veterinarians and technicians.

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

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.

WHY THE COVE?

24/7 EMERGENCY VET CARE

SPECIALTY & REFERRAL SERVICES

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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

Thank you Dr. Small and staff for the amazing recovery, lots of love and the VIP attention you gave Neo. He is doing very well.

Neo

Carmen Holt

Mackenzie is doing great at home! Thanks again to everyone at the COVE for saving his life.

Mackenzie

Jennifer Cochran, DVM

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

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

Is that Dr Small wonderful or what? We just wanted to thank her for saving our little dog Cricket. She has taken such good care of her and let us have our wonderful little pup with us. Cricket says, “Thank you Dr Small for what you have done for me, even though I still might snap at you once in a while, I’m just doing it for show, you know?” And thank you Tyler for being so good to us. We love you too. And of course, we love Jenny too.… read more

Cricket

Dianne, Gus, and Cricket

HEALING ANIMALS TOGETHER: Vet in Suffolk, VA

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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