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Welcome to the COVE Your Specialty & Emergency Veterinarians in Smithfield, VA

At the COVE, we provide expert specialty and emergency services to pets of Smithfield, VA, and surrounding areas. We are open 24/7 for emergency care, and our specialty services are performed on an appointment basis. Our emergency and specialty veterinarians provide expert specialty care in emergency and critical care, surgery, cardiology, and dentistry. We provide your family vet with all the records they need so they can follow up with your pet’s recovery care accordingly.

The COVE is located in Suffolk, VA, a short 30-minute drive from Smithfield, VA. Simply take US-258 heading south and follow it until you hit US-17. Turn right on US-17 to head south and follow the road into Suffolk. Once in town, you’ll turn left onto College Dr., then make a right on University Blvd. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto Prices Fork Blvd. Turn left onto Hampton Roads Pkwy and our hospital will be on your right.

Call us today at (757) 935-9111 so your pet can get the care they need, when they need it.

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24/7 Emergency & Critical Care

Emergencies demand fast action, and at The COVE, we are always ready to provide urgent and critical care to pets in emergency situations.

Our emergency and critical care services includes:

  • Emergency care
  • 24/7 outpatient care
  • ICU care with round-the clock nursing care and monitoring
  • Lab testing (in and out of house), radiology, ECG (electrocardiography), ultrasound
  • Emergency surgery
  • Blood transfusions
  • Respiratory treatments
  • Nutritional support
  • Personalized pain management
  • Endoscopic procedures including bronchoscopy* (typically performed on a scheduled basis once patient is stabilized)
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Our Specialty & Referral Services

We accept referrals from general veterinarians for all our specialty services which include cardiology, surgery, and dentistry. We are staffed with experts in the field, including board-certified specialists, who ensure your pet gets the very best care possible.

Surgery
Our surgical department is led by a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Dr. Jeff Stallings, who is one of the most respected veterinary surgeons in the area. He performs many of the most advanced and complex procedures available, as well as routine surgeries, including:

  • Orthopedic procedures
  • Advanced soft-tissue surgeries
  • Oncologic (cancer) surgeries
  • Minimally invasive surgeries (including but not limited to thoracoscopy, laparoscopy and arthroscopy)
  • Spinal surgeries

Cardiology
Our cardiology department is overseen by American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine board-certified specialist, Dr. Merrilee Small, who handles conditions of the heart, circulatory system, as well as some lung and respiratory problems. To get a clear diagnosis and develop and effective treatment plan, we use the following advanced equipment:

  • Echocardiography
  • Holter and event monitoring
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Digital thoracic radiography
  • Pacemaker interrogation and monitoring
  • Acute and chronic medical management
  • Outpatient and inpatient cardiology care

With cardiological conditions, most of our patents can be treated on an outpatient basis.

Dentistry
Our dental department is run by Dr. Colleen Fox, who has advanced training in veterinary dentistry. Her services help to keep your pet’s teeth and gums health for the long term. Our dentistry services include:

  • Endodontics
  • Oral disease treatment
  • Oral surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Periodontal care
  • Dental radiographs
  • Restorative dental care