Veterinary Emergency & Specialty of Tidewater

12/19/2025

To be available when you need us most this holiday season, we’ve expanded our hours. VEST will provide 24-hour emergency care from December 19 through January 7. Our emergency crew will be on-site around the clock to assist with any urgent or emergent needs.

In addition, cardiology appointments are available January 3rd & 4th. ❤️

If your pet needs immediate care:
📞 757-841-VEST (8378)

Wishing you a joyful holiday season. 🐾🎄

12/02/2025

💜 Cardiology appointments available this Sunday! 💜

Dr. Brad Harris, DACVECC, DACVIM (Cardiology) is here to help your pet’s heart stay healthy and strong. We have a few openings available for Sunday only.

📞 Call us to schedule! 757-841-VEST (8378)

11/26/2025

On Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the pets and people we serve. 🍁
To support our community this holiday week, we’ve expanded our 24-hour coverage to 7 days, with our emergency team available tonight and throughout Thanksgiving day and overnight for emergent cases. Critical care services will also be available during daytime hours through the week.

If your pet needs immediate care:
📞 757-841-VEST (8378)

Stay safe, enjoy your holiday, and know we’re here if you need us. 🐾💜

11/14/2025

At VEST, our mission is to care for pets and their people.

This month, we’re extending that mission beyond our hospital walls through a Canned Food Drive & Fundraiser benefiting our local food bank.

📦 Drop off canned goods in our lobby
💙 Make a monetary contribution if you prefer
🐾 Share and help spread the word

For financial contributions, 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/vestvets

Supporting families in need is one more way we can inVEST in our community. Thank you for joining us in giving back.

09/07/2025

🚨 Exciting News at VEST! 🚨

We’re growing to serve you and your pets, even better! 🐾💙
We’re thrilled to announce two brand-new specialty services now available:

❤️ Cardiology – Helping pets with heart conditions live longer, healthier, tail-wagging lives. Dr. Bradley Harris, DACVIM (Cardiology) will be joining us and available for cardiology services starting the end of September.
👁 Ophthalmology – Keeping those puppy-dog eyes (and kitty stares) clear, bright, and comfortable. We're partnering with Animal Vision Center of Virginia to bring these services to VEST. Appointments are available now!

Our board-certified specialists are here to provide advanced diagnostics, treatments, and compassionate care—right here in one convenient location.

📅 Appointments are now open!
📍 6095 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
📞 Call us at 757-841-8378 to learn more.

🐶🐱 Because your pets deserve the very best—nose to tail, and heart to eyes. 💖👀

08/15/2025

🌟 Meet Dr. Angelique “Dr. A” Agafonovas! 🌟

Originally from Charleston, SC, Dr. A earned her B.S. at Clemson and her veterinary degree at the Royal Veterinary College in London. She has a special interest in small animal emergency medicine and is excited to begin her internship year here at Veterinary Emergency & Specialty of Tidewater.

At VEST, we are proud to serve as a teaching facility, contributing to the development of veterinary professionals. We’re thrilled to support Dr. A as she continues her journey in emergency and specialty care.

Outside the hospital, you can find her hiking, traveling, line dancing, or enjoying the beach with her constant shadow, Enzo the Standard Poodle. 🐾

Help us give Dr. A a warm VEST welcome!💜

02/21/2025

❄️ Snow or shine ☀️, we’re here for you!
🕖 24 hour care from 7AM Friday through 6PM Wednesday
📍6095 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Emergency & specialty veterinary care in Virginia Beach, VA.

02/16/2025

Exceptional Care, Specialized Services 🐾

At VEST, our board-certified criticalists, Dr. Jacqueline Nobles, DACVECC, and Dr. Beth Tynan, DACVECC, along with our skilled emergency veterinarians and dedicated staff, work together to provide exceptional care for every patient entrusted to us.

Our criticalists offer specialized services through our ER or by referral, ensuring that your pets receive the highest standard of care in every situation.

These services include:
🔳 Critical Care: Expert care for critically ill patients hospitalized in our ICU.
🔳 Scheduled Outpatient Procedures: Referral-based, non-emergency procedures for stable patients.
🔳 Advanced Diagnostics: State-of-the-art testing and diagnostic services tailored to your pet’s needs.

🕚 Open 24 hours from Friday morning through Wednesday evening.
📍Located at 6095 Indian River Road, Suite 200, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

02/08/2025

When the unexpected happens, we’re here to help! Our hospital is staffed around the clock with skilled doctors and support staff ready to care for you and your (furry) loved ones! 🐾

◻️ 24 hour Emergency Care & Hospitalization
◼️ Emergency Surgery
◻️ Board-certified Critcal Care Specialists 6 days a week
◼️ Advanced Ultrasound
◻️ Endoscopy, Bronchoscopy & Rhinoscopy
◼️ CT

02/07/2025

🐾 VEST continues to remain open 6 days a week 🐾
🩺 Our experienced doctors and staff are on site both day and night to provide hospitalization and emergency care from Friday morning through Wednesday evening. 🕥
📲 Give us a call at 757-841-VEST (8378)

12/20/2024

We hope you don’t have a reason to visit the ER with your pet over the holidays, however, we’re here if you need us! 🐩🐈‍⬛

11/26/2024

Wishing all a safe and healthy holiday!

VEST is open 24 hours for any emergency needs through next Wednesday at 6PM. Give us a call at 757-841-VEST.

Happy Thanksgiving!🍁