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.

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Dr. Stallings and Brandy have taken wonderful care of Cody before, during, and after his surgery. I’m so grateful to them and the entire COVE team.

Cody

Donna Betts Notti

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

Mackenzie

Jennifer Cochran, DVM

Thanks to everyone at the Cove and Dr. Stallings for taking such wonderful care of my pug Joey. He is doing great thanks to all of you. We are truly blessed to have such a fantastic team in Hampton Roads.

Joey

Cathleen Codling

Just wanted to thank Dr. Small, the other veterinarians, and the other professional staff for the professional care and the personal care Buttons received. We thank you for you wonderful letter as well. If love could have saved her she would still be here. We miss her so much. I know we made the right choice not to let her suffer for our sale any longer. Your professional staff and veterinarian helped me through a rough night. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart and take comfort… read more

Buttons

Kimberlee Pullen

Animal Hospital in Suffolk: Close-Up of Golden Retriever

We want to thank the doctor and staff that treated our Marley who ingested a mothball from somewhere??? We were offered two plans of treatment for him which gave us a choice. They are so compassionate and friendly. I love the fact that we have a choice when we are in need of ER services. Most of all I love the fact that they are so close to our house. Thank you again everyone that helped us that night. Even the other patients in the waiting room were so friendly.

Marley

Janice Sandefur

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

HEALING ANIMALS TOGETHER: Vet in Suffolk, VA

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