About The COVE
Center of
Veterinary Expertise
Discover the mission, story, and principles behind one of Suffolk’s most trusted veterinary hospitals.
Specialized Veterinary Care in Suffolk, VA
Since 2012, The Center of Veterinary Expertise (The COVE) has been a trusted resource for emergency and specialty veterinary care in Suffolk, VA, and the surrounding communities of Norfolk, Chesapeake, and beyond. As both a referral hospital and an emergency center, we deliver compassionate, expert care when pets and their families need it most. Whether you’re here for urgent treatment or advanced medical services, you can expect a team that listens, leads with empathy, and collaborates every step of the way.
Built on a Mission of Care and Collaboration
The COVE was founded to fill a vital need in the Hampton Roads veterinary community: a dedicated emergency and specialty care center that supports both pet parents and primary care veterinarians. Since day one, our mission has been to create a team-oriented, patient-focused hospital where clients feel heard, pets receive expert care, and referring veterinarians find a trusted partner in treatment.
We Are Proud to Stand by Our Core Values Every Day
This mission guides every appointment, every procedure, and every interaction with our clients and referring partners.
Collaboration
Working closely with clients and veterinary professionals alike
Commitment
Always going above and beyond for our patients
Compassion
Treating every pet like our own
Community
Supporting the people and pets of Hampton Roads
Integrity
Providing transparent, ethical care at every level
Why Choose The COVE?
Choosing the right veterinary clinic in a moment of need is never easy, but we make it simpler by offering:
- Weekday Emergency and Critical Care services with overnight hospitalization
- Referral-based Specialty Services
- Board-Certified Veterinarians
- Collaborative Treatment Plans
- State-of-the-Art Facilities and Equipment
- Transparent, Compassionate Communication
With a team that includes board-certified specialists and licensed veterinary technicians, we combine advanced training with heartfelt care to meet every challenge with confidence and compassion.
Rooted in the Suffolk Community
We are proud to serve the Hampton Roads region — not only through clinical excellence, but through a deep commitment to our community. Over the years, pet families have come to The COVE from Chesapeake, Norfolk, Emporia, Richmond, the Eastern Shore, and even Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, for our emergency and specialty services.
Through our Healing Animals Together Fund, we also provide financial assistance to pets in critical need, helping to ease the burden on families during life’s most stressful moments. Supporting pets, families, and fellow veterinary professionals is more than what we do. It’s who we are.