Coastal Animal Referral Emergency (CARE)

Williamsburg, VA

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At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Emergency
Clinic type
Hospital
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Both
24/7 care
No
Accepting new patients
Yes

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

General Practice Surgery Imaging Hospitalization Emergency Urgent Care

Amenities & accessibility

Service options
Onsite services
Amenities
Restroom
Payments
Credit cardsDebit cardsNFC mobile paymentsCredit cards
From the business
Identifies as women-owned
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

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

1
Veterinarian (DVM)

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Hyperbaric Oxygen TherapyHemoperfusionX-rayUltrasoundCTEndoscopyAnesthetic VentilatorVessel SealingIV fluid warming systemMonitors for capnography

Services in detail

Urgent & Emergency CareHyperbaric Oxygen TherapyHemoperfusionDiagnostics & ImagingHospitalizationSurgeryEndoscopy

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.

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.