COVE News
Our Year in Review: 2023
Embarking on the journey of welcoming a new feline companion into your home is an exciting and heartwarming experience.
Read MoreCelebrating 11 Years of Exceptional Care for Suffolk Area Pets
This month, we are so proud to celebrate our 11th anniversary.
Read MoreOur Year in Review: 2022
Year after year, we strive to bring our core values to life and go above and beyond. We are so proud of all we accomplished in 2022.
Read MoreCelebrating 10 Years of Caring for Suffolk Area Pets
The COVE has reached double digits, so a special 10th-anniversary celebration was in order! Several of our team members, including co-founders Merrilee T. Small, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology) and Jeff T. Stallings, DVM, DACVS, welcomed some very special guests for a morning of commemoration, reflection, and recognition. We were honored to welcome Suffolk Mayor Michael Duman,…
Read MoreOur Year in Review: 2021
What a long, strange trip 2021 has been! We know it was another challenging one, but our team came together, worked together, and truly brought to life our core values of Community, Collaboration, Commitment, Compassion, and Integrity. Thank you again to all of our clients who were patient, kind, and understanding as we did our utmost…
Read MoreSampson’s Story: A Tail of Collaborative Care
By Danielle Martin, LVT, VTS (Dentistry) Sampson Creekmore is an 11-year-old cat whose story provides a perfect example of how team members from different veterinary specialties can work together to provide complete health care for furry family members. Here at The COVE, members of our cardiology and dentistry teams often collaborate on patient care. While…
Read MoreThe COVE Is Celebrating 9 Years
They say that if you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life. Especially for our team at The COVE, caring for pets and their families is a labor of love. This month, as we mark our ninth anniversary, we’re reflecting on our journey of nearly a decade of providing advanced…
Read MoreContinuity Through COVID-19: An Update on Pandemic Protocols
As we continue to operate amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we want to update you on our safety procedures, including how we’re handling emergencies and scheduling specialty appointments. Above all, we want to assure you that we are here for you and your pets. Our emergency department remains open 24/7 – no appointment is ever needed. It…
Read MoreA Look Back at 2020: Over 14,000 Patients Treated and More!
Thankfully, 2020 is coming to an end. While it was a weird, stressful, and often challenging year, we had the wonderful opportunity to help even more pets and their families here at The COVE. In the spring of 2019, we implemented curbside services to keep our staff safe and healthy to ensure our doors could…
Read MoreThanks To The COVE’s Dentistry Department, Arno the Belgian Malinois Is Back to His Smiling Self
Arno is a beautiful one-year-old Belgian Malinois who unfortunately suffered from a broken tooth on his right mandible (jaw). His family is still unsure to this day, how this sweet and energetic pup suffered such an injury. Fortunately, he was referred to The COVE’s dentistry department by his primary care veterinarian, Dr. Katie Noce at…
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