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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This is Mrs. Chapman. Mr. Chapman and I would like to say a HUGE thank you to all of you that helped Shadow-Jack. He is resting comfortably now and is happy to be home. Once again, THANK YOU!

Shadow-Jack

Debbie Jo Chapman

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

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

Well, I can put Dr. Stalling and his staff down in one word AMAZING! Love everything about them. They took care of my boy Spirit’s ACL TPLO surgery. They were wonderful and so caring to Spirit. And took their time and explained all surgery and aftercare to us. Next month he’s having his 2nd leg repaired. He is only 3 days into his 1st surgery. And doing great. And thank you so much for calling every day to see how he’s doing! See you soon. Thank you

Spirit

Renee Mitchell

I rushed Cooper to this vet after my regular vet told me on the phone to take him to the emergency vet asap. A friend recommended this place to me over the emergency vet closest to our house. Cooper was in pain and the people at The COVE immediately took him back for an exam while I filled out the paperwork. Unfortunately, our boy had tumors and internal bleeding from a ruptured spleen. The vet gave us all the medical details and her recommendation. On the worst day of our… read more

Cooper

Jennifer Sowers

Animal Hospital in Suffolk: Dog Begging For Treats

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

HEALING ANIMALS TOGETHER: Vet in Suffolk, VA

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