Specialty & Referral
Veterinary Services
in Suffolk, VA
Advanced Care, Compassionate Experts — Here When Your Pet Needs Us Most
Expert Specialty Care for Pets Across Hampton Roads
When your pet has a complex health issue, you deserve a veterinary team with the expertise and heart to provide the highest level of care. At The Center of Veterinary Expertise in Suffolk, VA, we are proud to be the region’s only dedicated specialty and referral animal hospital.
With a team that includes board-certified specialists, advanced diagnostic capabilities, and a deeply collaborative approach, we’re here to support you and your primary care veterinarian every step of the way.
For emergency and critical care services, visit our dedicated page to learn more about our 24-hour availability during weekdays and how we can help when every second counts.
Specialized Services We Offer
Our hospital provides a focused range of referral-based specialty services designed to meet the needs of pets with serious, chronic, or advanced medical conditions. Explore our core areas of expertise below.
Emergency Services
When the unexpected happens, you can count on The COVE’s experienced emergency veterinarians in Suffolk, VA, to provide compassionate, expert care. Our hospital is fully equipped to manage urgent illnesses and traumatic injuries with precision and efficiency. With a dedicated team, we’re here to deliver exceptional emergency and critical care whenever your pet needs it most.
Critical Care
At The COVE, we go beyond standard emergency care by offering board-certified critical care services for the most complex and life-threatening conditions. Our Criticalist — a veterinarian with advanced, specialized training in emergency and intensive care — leads the treatment of pets with severe illnesses, perplexing symptoms, and multi-system trauma.
Cardiology
Our board-certified veterinary cardiologist — one of fewer than 300 in the country — provides expert care for pets with heart, lung, and breathing conditions. Services include echocardiography, digital thoracic radiography, and both acute and chronic medical management for a wide range of cardiovascular issues.
Dentistry
Dental disease can have a profound impact on a pet’s health. Our veterinarian with advanced training in veterinary dentistry offers comprehensive oral health services, including endodontics, oral surgery, orthodontics, and periodontal care.
Surgery
When surgery is required, precision and expertise matter. The COVE is home to one of the region’s most respected board-certified veterinary surgeons, offering advanced procedures including orthopedic, soft tissue, oncologic (cancer), and minimally invasive surgery such as laparoscopy and thoracoscopy.
Anesthesia
Our experienced team delivers tailored anesthetic care for pets undergoing surgery, diagnostics, or advanced treatments. With individualized protocols, continuous monitoring, and a focus on safety and comfort, we provide high-level anesthesia services — even for senior and high-risk patients.
Referral
Whether it’s a complex surgical case, advanced dental procedure, advanced cardiology diagnostics, or compassionate end-of-life care, our team is equipped and honored to assist. Your patients remain your patients — we simply provide expert support during critical moments of their healthcare journey.
End-of-Life Care
Saying goodbye is never easy. Our end-of-life care services are guided by empathy, dignity, and respect for pets and their people. We help families navigate this difficult time with gentle guidance, pain management options, and support throughout the decision-making process.