The Cooke Veterinary Medical Center
Chesapeake, VA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Veterinary Practice
- Practice tier
- General
- Clinic type
- Standalone
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Appointment
- 24/7 care
- No
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Welcome to The Place for Healing®. Our mission: to never lose sight of the beautiful and personal relationship we share with our animal friends, and to improve animal health and longevity through prevention and through advanced medical and surgical treatments
Dr. Denette Cooke opened The Cooke Veterinary Medical Center in 2002 and designed the facility to be patient and client friendly. The hospital was designed by Dr. Denette Cooke to offer patients and clients state-of-the-art, welcoming and comfortable surroundings while providing our guests with the highest quality, cutting-edge veterinary medicine available
Mission — To never lose sight of the beautiful and personal relationship we share with our animal friends. To improve animal health and longevity through prevention and through advanced medical and surgical treatments. To recognize that we are specialized and unique stewards, along with our clients, to defend, treat, provide for, love, and support our animal patients. To always be cognizant of the medical fact that pets improve the quality of human life. To educate and support our clients in their decisions in providing for their much beloved cherished pets. To make our patients and clients comfortable and happy by serving their needs in our own unique, heartfelt style that surpasses all of their expectations
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Urgent Care Only
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
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Appointments & hours
Monday: 8:00am - 6:00pm Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm Saturday: Call for hours
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Frequently asked
Is The Cooke Veterinary Medical Center accepting new patients?+
Yes — The Cooke Veterinary Medical Center is currently accepting new patients.
Does The Cooke Veterinary Medical Center offer emergency or urgent care?+
The Cooke Veterinary Medical Center offers urgent care appointments most days of the week (not a 24/7 ER).
What services does The Cooke Veterinary Medical Center offer?+
The Cooke Veterinary Medical Center offers General Practice, Wellness, Vaccination, Spay Neuter, Surgery, Dentistry, Imaging, In House Lab, and more.
When was The Cooke Veterinary Medical Center established?+
The Cooke Veterinary Medical Center has served the Chesapeake, VA community since 2002.
What reviewers say
The practice features a modern, clean facility equipped with state-of-the-art tools to support comprehensive veterinary care. The team of veterinarians and support staff is widely regarded as compassionate, highly knowledgeable, and exceptionally thorough during examinations, taking ample time to address client concerns and explain treatment options. Many animals experience low anxiety during visits, supported by a welcoming environment and efficient appointment pacing with minimal wait times. While services tend to be on the expensive side, clients frequently emphasize the high quality of care received. The team also demonstrates remarkable empathy and support during end-of-life care decisions.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.