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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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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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

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

You guys were great!

Tuxedo

Jose Cartagena

It’s been a year since Shrimpy burst her CCL. Against the horrible odds, she hasn’t burst the other knee (yet…hopefully never, but I don’t want to jinx it). A little grayer around her muzzle is the only outward sign she shows from the ordeal. I might yell across the house (often), “knees are expensive!” when I think rough housing is getting a bit too rough, but there’s no way possible we could be where we are today with her recovery without the help of Dr. Stallings and the amazing staff… read more

Shrimpy

Chrystal Trapani

My Cat, Ice, had struggled for years with stomatitis, bad gums and horrible breath. Dr. Fox recommended that his teeth be removed. While a little nervous about this procedure, I felt confident in Dr. Fox’s expertise. The procedure went very well and Ice’s mouth is totally healed. Even without teeth, he eats dry food without a problem. Dr. Fox and The COVE staff are caring, diligent and very skilled. Thank you so much, Dr. Fox and staff!

Ice

Barrett Richardson

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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