Coastal Animal Referral Emergency (CARE)
Williamsburg, VA
At a glance
- Facility type
- Emergency Specialty Hospital
- Practice tier
- Emergency
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- No
Species treated
Services
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Emergency and advanced care, the moment your pet needs it most. When every minute matters, CARE brings emergency stabilization, surgery, and advanced medicine to the Historic Triangle
Coastal Animal Referral Emergency was founded in 2021 by Dr. Melissa Krause, a Seaford, Virginia native and experienced veterinarian. Her goal was to create a different kind of practice: a beacon of growth and medical advancement for its staff and the community it serves
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- Er Overnight Weekends
Team at a glance
Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.
Technology & equipment
Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Weekend emergency coverage Fri: opens 8:00 a.m. · Sat & Sun: 24 hours · Mon: closes 9:00 p.m. Closed Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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Frequently asked
Is Coastal Animal Referral Emergency (CARE) accepting new patients?+
Yes — Coastal Animal Referral Emergency (CARE) is currently accepting new patients.
Does Coastal Animal Referral Emergency (CARE) offer emergency or urgent care?+
Coastal Animal Referral Emergency (CARE) provides overnight and weekend emergency care.
What services does Coastal Animal Referral Emergency (CARE) offer?+
Coastal Animal Referral Emergency (CARE) offers General Practice, Surgery, Imaging, Hospitalization, Emergency, Urgent Care.
When was Coastal Animal Referral Emergency (CARE) established?+
Coastal Animal Referral Emergency (CARE) has served the Williamsburg, VA community since 2021.
What reviewers say
The practice is a modern, upscale emergency and referral veterinary hospital featuring a clean, comfortable facility equipped for advanced diagnostics such as ultrasound, CT scans, and bloodwork. The clinical team provides comprehensive urgent care, surgical interventions, and dedicated end-of-life support, often maintaining constant communication with pet owners throughout hospitalization. While many families highlight compassionate nursing and attentive medical management during critical moments, operational consistency varies with occasional challenges regarding wait times, billing clarity, and specialty species limitations.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.