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.

To learn more about what illness or injury is considered an emergency,
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WELCOME TO THE COVE: Veterinarian 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 veterinarian 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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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

A while back I brought one of my Catch and Release cats to your establishment for treatment…..massive teeth removal!!!!! I really did not think she was going to live….she had lost so much weight and was lethargic….Dr. Fox and her team turned that babies life completely around!!!!!!…Today ..Orange is in excellent health and probably will have to go on a diet one day. I just want everyone to know how much I appreciate all the wonderful care that was given to her….and the kindness that was given to me….I would… read more

Orange

Stephanie Facenda

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: Dog Sitting By Swivel Chair

Thank you all so very much for taking such great care of our baby boy Boomer!! We appreciated the phone calls with the updates on how he did after shift changes. We are so impressed. We have come here many times to see Dr. Small and Dr. Fox. This was our first actual emergency and we felt good leaving Boomer there because our primary care veterinarian April Dove and other friends told us that he would be in the best hands. We can never repay you all for the loving care he… read more

Boomer

Lori Shaffer Pasternack

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

Animal Hospital in Suffolk: Dog Playing in the Snow

We LOVE The Cove! I use them for both cardiology and emergency services. My dog Mariska that sees Dr. Small, our favorite board-certified cardiologist, has a tendency to be aggressive when visiting the vet. Dr. Small and her staff have gone out of their way to make visits less stressful for my boxer. I am very over-protective of my dogs, and I trust Dr. Small with them completely. She has treated 2 of my boxers for different heart conditions and is my go-to doctor for many questions. She always has… read more

Mariska

Pam Pierce

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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