When your pet needs advanced or emergency care, count on The COVE.

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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 area and surrounding cities including Hampton, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach.

In case of 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.

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 CARE

SPECIALTY & REFERRAL SERVICES

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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

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

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!

Schuggs

Ginny Moughamian

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

Dear Dr. Stallings, you performed an emergency spinal surgery on our Boston Terrier Dickens in February. It was a tough one, because once you opened him up you found that material from a disc had leaked and calcified on the spinal cord. You cautioned us not to expect to much in terms of his ability to walk. You did a better job than you knew, because today he’s getting around reasonably well. We appreciate your hard work in surgery.

Dickens

Dale Miller

The COVE was the absolute best vet experience I have ever received. They kept my 10-month-old lab puppy in the hospital for 3 days. During this time, they always kept me informed on her status and let me know results and progress along the way. Following her discharge, they have remained in contact to check up on her. The staff was very helpful and always so loving towards my girl. Highly recommend this facility.

Lily

Courtney

HEALING ANIMALS TOGETHER

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When your pet needs advanced or emergency care, count on The COVE.

WHY THE COVE?

24/7 EMERGENCY CARE

SPECIALTY & REFERRAL SERVICES

HEALING ANIMALS TOGETHER

Chula the Chihuahua (finally!) Gets Her Dental Work Done