# COVE Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital

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## About COVE Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital

COVE is described on its own site as "COVE - Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital" and as "proudly privately owned and locally operated". A message from the owners says that while many veterinary hospitals across Central Ohio have shifted to large corporate ownership, "our ownership team lives right here in the community". The team is described as consisting of specialists, emergency veterinarians, client service representatives, veterinary assistants and registered technicians.

Veterinarians named on the team page with their published credentials include Jimmy Reynolds, DVM (Owner, Veterinarian); Dave Mathes, DVM (Owner, Veterinarian); Eric Miller, DVM, MS, DACVO (Owner, Ophthalmologist); Macy Drinkhouse, VMD, DACVIM-SAIM, CVA (Internist); Sean Surman, DVM, MS, DACVIM (Internist); and James Howard, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA (Surgeon). Emergency veterinarians listed as DVM include Ryan Brock, Tim Beck, Kyle Connole, Gabriela Durig, Jennifer Geisler, Maranda Gonzales, Byron Hamilton, Grace Hartley, Molly Holt, Samarah LaFoca, Danielle LaVecchio, Drew Sollenberger, Tyler Violi and Karen White. Management staff listed are Luis Aquino, RVT (Patient Care and Operations Manager), JO Colliton, RVT (Practice Manager), Angela Hawkins (Practice Manager) and Tyler Peeples, RVT (Assistant Practice Manager). The site does not publish AAHA accreditation, Fear Free certification, or any other hospital accreditation.

On booking and referrals, the Refer A Patient page tells pet owners: "For an appointment, ask your veterinarian to refer you through our online portal or call directly to schedule." Referring veterinarians log in to the Pet Referral Portal and include relevant medical records; new referral partners are asked to email contact@covepetcare.com. Mandy is listed as Referral Coordinator, reachable at 740-481-2683 ext 127 or referrals@covepetcare.com. First-time users of COVE's radiology review (telerad) services are asked to call 740-481-2683 or email cove@covepetcare.com for account setup. No appointment availability or scheduling lead times are published.

Source: https://covepetcare.com/our-team/

## What COVE Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital does

COVE's published services are Emergency Medicine/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Radiology, and Surgery Services (Emergency Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery and Soft Tissue Surgery). The site says COVE has "multiple board-certified specialists" and takes pride in working collaboratively with a pet's family veterinarian.

the site describes "advanced diagnostic and treatment services, including ultrasound, endoscopy for digestive issues, and liver biopsies" and says COVE specializes in "managing complex conditions like diabetes, immune disorders, and diseases affecting the kidneys, liver, and gallbladder." It states the board-certified internal medicine specialist works directly with emergency veterinarians to care for hospitalized pets.

the site names "Dr. Miller, our board-certified ophthalmology specialist", who "provides advanced eye care for pets when conditions exceed routine veterinary care" and performs comprehensive eye exams using equipment such as slit-lamp biomicroscopy and indirect ophthalmoscopy.

COVE offers several types of imaging. Its ultrasound equipment is used "either as a complete examination by our specialists or as a basic imaging service for primary care veterinarians who just need the pictures." All X-rays taken by the emergency team, and certain X-rays from specialty departments, are "reviewed and interpreted by a Board-Certified Radiologist."

The services page describes the facility as "new, fully renovated, state-of-the-art". Specialty appointments run during specialty hours, which differ by location. The website does not publish prices, rates or fees for any service, and does not publish appointment availability - call COVE for cost estimates and scheduling. This assistant cannot offer a diagnosis or predict a treatment outcome.

Source: https://covepetcare.com/services/

## Where COVE Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital works

Lists Cové and Columbus as a location. Names Markazi, Zou, Delaware, Cové, and Columbus as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

## Prices

COVE does not publish any prices, price list, rates, fees, cost ranges or quotes on its website. There is no published price for an emergency exam, an urgent care visit, a specialty consultation, imaging, or any surgery including TPLO. Anyone asking what something costs should be directed to call the hospital for an estimate rather than given a figure: Delaware (740) 481-2683 or Clintonville (614) 706-2683. The emergency page does say that as part of the visit the team explains "findings, options, and costs", so a cost estimate is discussed in person during the visit.

On payment, the financing page states COVE is committed to "making high-quality specialty and emergency veterinary care as accessible as possible for every family we serve" and that "We accept cash and all major credit cards". It says COVE partners with three financing providers:

CareCredit - described as "a dedicated healthcare credit card with special financing options so you can get your pet the care they need today and pay over time."

Scratch Pay - described as providing "simple, transparent payment plans with a quick and easy application process - no hidden fees, no surprises."

All Pet Card - described as "another great option designed specifically for pet owners, offering flexible financing tailored to veterinary expenses."

The website does not publish the terms, interest rates, approval criteria or limits of any of these financing options, and does not state whether pet insurance is accepted or which insurers are billed. Those questions should go to COVE directly. The surgery pages describe COVE as a more affordable, non-corporate alternative for advanced pet surgery, but attach no dollar figure to that claim.

Source: https://covepetcare.com/financing/

## Hours and contact

COVE has two hospital locations in Central Ohio. The Delaware Hospital is located at 585 Sunbury Rd, Delaware, Ohio 43015, phone (740) 481-2683. The Clintonville Hospital address is 3134 N High St, Columbus, Ohio 43202, phone (614) 706-2683. The email address published for both is contact@covepetcare.com. The About page says the hospitals are "conveniently located in Delaware, Ohio, between State Rt 23 and I-71, and in Columbus, Ohio, in Clintonville", and the areas served are described as Central Ohio and the Central Ohio veterinary community.

Hours as published in the site footer: Delaware urgent care hours Mon - Sun 24/7, 365; Delaware specialty hours Mon-Fri 8 AM - 5 PM. Clintonville urgent care hours Mon - Fri 2 PM - 12 AM and Sat - Sun 8 AM - 12 AM; Clintonville specialty hours Mon-Fri 7 AM - 4 PM.

Note a discrepancy on the site itself: the Contact page and the emergency page instead give Clintonville urgent care as "Open Daily, 8 AM - 12 AM", while the footer on every page gives Mon-Fri 2 PM - 12 AM and Sat-Sun 8 AM - 12 AM. Both versions are published, so callers should confirm current Clintonville hours by phone rather than rely on either.

For contact, the site says: "For non-emergency care, the best way to contact us for same-day appointment changes or urgent needs is via telephone. Otherwise, you may call or email us and a team member will get back to you as soon as possible." The site does not publish appointment availability, wait times, or how far ahead the schedule is booked.

Source: https://covepetcare.com/contact-us/

## Emergency and urgent pet care at COVE

COVE is a veterinary specialty and emergency hospital serving Central Ohio, with hospitals in Delaware and in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus. The site's hero line reads "EMERGENCY and URGENT CARE FOR PETS - OPEN 24/7" and describes the practice as "Open 24/7 for emergencies and same-day urgent care, backed by advanced specialty services."

"No referral or appointment is needed for emergency care." It also carries COVE's own emergency guidance, quoted here as published: "If your pet is having trouble breathing, has collapsed, is actively seizing, cannot urinate, or may have ingested a toxin, seek veterinary care immediately." The page adds, about deciding whether to come in, "If you are unsure, call. We can help you choose the safest next step," and lists the signs it groups under emergency care: breathing trouble, pale or blue gums, collapse, repeated seizures or unresponsiveness; trauma, bleeding or severe pain including hit-by-car, bite wounds, fractures, uncontrolled bleeding, bloat or a painful abdomen; and toxins, blockage or eye emergencies including suspected poisoning, swallowed objects, inability to urinate, or sudden painful eye changes.

Listed emergency services include trauma and wound care, toxin and foreign-body ingestion, breathing emergencies, cardiac emergencies, seizures and neurologic crises, vomiting, diarrhea and bloat, urinary emergencies, eye emergencies, critical illness management, advanced diagnostics, transfusions with "RECOVER-certified CPR support", endoscopy, emergency surgery, pain management and compassionate euthanasia.

COVE describes what to expect as: arrive or call, immediate triage in which "the most critical patients are stabilized first", then "a clear plan" where the team explains findings, options and costs. To contact the hospitals: Delaware (740) 481-2683, Clintonville (614) 706-2683. COVE does not publish appointment availability or wait times, and this assistant cannot say whether a specific situation is an emergency - call the hospital.

Source: https://covepetcare.com/services/emergency-medicine-critical-care/

## Surgery services at COVE

COVE performs orthopedic, soft tissue, emergency and trauma surgery for pets. The surgery page describes COVE as "a more affordable, locally owned, non-corporate option for your pet's advanced surgical needs without any compromise on quality of care."

the page states that canine cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries "often require surgical treatment like TPLO procedures" and that COVE performs "around 1,200 TPLOs annually." It also lists medial and lateral patella luxations, complex CCL/ACL cases, and fracture repairs.

COVE lists "state-of-the-art laparoscopic procedures for various abdominal conditions, including spays, cryptorchid neuters, gastropexies, tissue biopsies, mass/tumor removals, and urinary tract surgeries", described as minimally invasive options.

complex abdominal surgeries including removal of ingested foreign objects, splenic tumors, uterine infections in intact females, C-sections, correction of life-threatening bloat, and urinary tract obstructions and stones.

the site says COVE handles "the vast majority of trauma cases including fracture repairs, wounds, internal organ damage and amputations", with emergency veterinarians available to triage and stabilize trauma patients before the surgery team takes over.

The named surgery team on this page is James Howard, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA (Surgeon), Jimmy Reynolds, DVM (Owner, Veterinarian) and Dave Mathes, DVM (Owner, Veterinarian).

No surgical price, cost, quote, estimate or fee is published anywhere on the website, and no surgery dates or booking availability are published. For an estimate or to schedule, call Delaware at (740) 481-2683 or Clintonville at (614) 706-2683.

Source: https://covepetcare.com/services/surgery-services/

## What COVE Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital has not published yet

These are things people ask COVE Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital that its published information does not yet cover.

- prices
- availability
- diagnosis or clinical outcome
- whether a situation is an emergency
- wait times or triage order
- pet insurance coverage or billing
- financing terms or approval
- vet licences or hospital accreditation

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.

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