Cooke Veterinary Medical Center

The Cooke Veterinary Medical Center DOES NOT RECOMMEND VACCINATING ANY PET EVERY 2 WEEKS UNTIL THE AGE OF 20 WEEKS. This owner is misinformed on her information. Each pet is examined and a unique vaccine protocol is recommended…uniquely for that pet. While owners see over vaccination as a problem because of internet 'media hype', the truth is that veterinarians are vaccinating pets significantly less than even 5 to 10 years ago. As we see thousands of pets each year (the owner and the breeders DO NOT), we see the effects of under vaccinating pets as well (such as poor immune systems, disease outbreaks, and over all poor doers). In my 20 years of practice I have seen breeders giving the sterile water and not the vaccine (without realizing it), and giving inactivated vaccine because it was not shipped and handled properly. I have seen 'recalls' of vaccination by lot number because it was ineffective during the quality control process. While 'vaccinating' is not surgery, it is a serious medical procedure that must be done correctly and timely. We don't have lay people vaccinate our children do we? And there is a reason for that! Our recommendations will and have always been for the best health of the pet. We are sorry that this client did not agree with our recommendations and are happy that they have found a veterinarian they are happy with. We only want the best health and place of care for the pet. That has been our philosophy from the beginning and continues to be our philosophy today. Her statement that we recommend vaccinating pets every 2 weeks until 20 weeks is just NOT TRUE!

I was initially very impressed and pleased with this vet. Unfortunately when it came down to vaccinating my puppy we did not see eye to eye. They insisted that he needed to be vaccinated every 2 weeks until 20 weeks of age. Which came out to a total of FIVE DA2PPV. I told them I did not want the extra two and thought it was very excessive. They told me that it was standard procedure and that any vet I went to would tell me the same. So when I went to take him to swimming classes they wouldn't accept my paperwork because they had written on it that he REQUIRED TWO more vaccines. I called them up, they refused to change it and insisted he was NOT safe to be around other dogs until he got the last one.



I very promptly took him to another vet and they took a look at him. I showed him his record, asked his opinion, and he told me that he was perfectly up to date and healthy, no need to over vaccinate, especially for no reason.



I would NOT recommend taking your dog there. Unless you dish out the cash and OVER vaccinate your dog then they'll make it so you can't take your puppy to any classes or facility! I'm all for vaccinations, they are VERY important, but when your going to put my dogs health at risk by OVER VACCINATING because you think you can suck a couple hundred more bucks out of me because you think you can force me to come back by screwing with the paperwork? Think again. I put my dog first, they can line they're pockets somewhere else. And all this coming from a so called 'holistic' practice.



I recommend Dr. David Morris at Virginia Beach Veterinary Hospital.

This is a great veterinary clinic! My pets have been seeing Dr. Mosely for well over a year now & I've always been impressed with the transparency with which their care is handled. I currently have a cat that is FIV+ & Dr. Mosely & the staff have been wonderful in helping me become educated on this disease, answering all my questions clearly & patiently. I appreciate that they campaign for preventative care & wellness. The blend of Eastern & Western medicine at this clinic makes it stand out from other area practices. This philosophy of wellness & less invasive care means that my pets are less stressed, as am I. I have, & will continue, to recommend this clinic & it's friendly, professional staff to any pet owner.

From the moment I went through the doors of this practice, I was NOT impressed. I was lectured by technicians half my age that my dog was overweight and I was feeding him the wrong food. They tried to get me to buy their brand that they kept pushing at every opportunity. Their prices are outrageous and the level of care that my rescue dog received was subpar at best. We did have a good laugh where I work going over their selection of dog foods saying we could use them for appetizers at the next department function. Save your money and time by finding a better practice for your pet's care.

I am a visitor to the United States where I have a number of top show dogs that are bred by me and co-owned that are in residence in Chesapeake, VA. I travel quite a bit and have visited veterinarians in many countries. I am very impressed with Cooke Veterinary Clinic and the staff and veterinarians there. Not only are they open to discussing the way that things are done in other parts of the world, they are interested in alternative therapies with the objective of a good outcome for each and every dog. Because the dogs that I bring to them are very valuable I have to have the best in veterinary care in every case. I have found their clinic to be the best that it has been my pleasure to visit. I always look forward to having my dogs seen by Dr. Cooke and Dr. Mosely because it give me comfort to know that the care is excellent.

I have quite a few dogs as a hobbyist breeder. I bring everyone to Dr. Cooke and Dr. Mosely because the clinic, the staff and the vets are the best in the area. I have young puppies as well as old senior dogs and I make sure that each of them receives the best possible diet and care. I have used several other vets in the area and have found a few good ones but an exceptional vet is a rare find. The simple things such as a good location and a very clean facility are great but the knowledge of all of the staff and the vets and their well equipped clinic give me such peace of mind. They handle everything from routine exams to emergencies with such skill and they offer advice and ideas that reflect their years of experience and their commitment. I refer my friends to this clinic whenever I can because I know that they are always going to get the information and treatment that they seek for their pets.

I have been a happy client since Dr. Cooke started her practice seven years ago. They have handled both routine care for my pets as well as emergency care with professionalism and compassion. The building is clean, beautiful, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I am very satisfied with the service.

They have always treated my doggies with special attention and caring. Never feel rushed in or rushed out. Can't say enough good things about them. Have been going for a couple of years now. Dr. Cooke truly loves her animals. Highly recommend!!