The Cooke Veterinary Medical Center

06/19/2026

UPDATE: Power is back on (2:00pm).

Just a heads up for everyone. We are experiencing a power outage at the center. Phones have rolled over to a mobile phone and are still being answered, but our main phone system is also down. Hopefully power will be restored soon! 🤞

06/17/2026

This is why our nonprofit drcookevet.com means so much !

A 2014 national survey found:

9% of U.S. veterinarians had serious psychological distress

31% had experienced depressive episodes

17% had considered su***de since graduating veterinary school—roughly three times the prevalence in the general U.S. adult population.

Those numbers are staggering. The reasons are multifactorial.

Cyber bulling, perfectionism, moral injury from death and euthanasia....and more.

Our goal is to offer mental health support here locally in the 757 and 252 in SE VA and NE NC.

You can help with your tax deductible donation !

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/veterinary-scholarship-fund?fbclid=IwY2xjawSfVWZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3Z2k5Z2VBUUVKTUdCWXBxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtkQ21AO7k5Z06PSdehOrrReGhH32fkVw8ipx_4MPmHi-evRnz94QybTzTiO_aem_Qt9zuhu_z3R6dvsl0XnhlQ

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06/07/2026

From paralysis to possibility. 🐾!!!!!

Buddy's recovery from IVDD is a testament to the power of integrative medicine, rehabilitation, and a family that never gave up.

We're proud to share his journey from Cooke Veterinary Medical Center – The Place for Healing®.

💜 Read the full story:

On July 15, 2025, Buddy was examined by his regular veterinarian in North Carolina after developing back pain. His owners reported that he would yelp when picked up, occasionally cry out while walking, and had stopped jumping. He also had a previous history of back pain. Examination revealed sensiti...

06/05/2026

At The Place for Healing®, every patient has a voice. Some are just a little more involved in the record keeping than others. 🐾📋💜

05/31/2026

Oliver getting laser for his ears !!

05/22/2026

This is a Classic! Momma P at lunch time....

05/14/2026

Introduction of "The Phyllis C. Cooke Memorial Veterinary Scholarship" of $5000 to a worthy veterinary student.

So proud of Momma P and her life legacy!! More details to come.

https://drcookevet.com/announcing-the-phyllis-c-cooke-memorial-scholarship/

05/12/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1TPNhg6Y9m/

💜 Honoring Phyllis C. Cooke

We are proud to announce the creation of the "Phyllis C. Cooke Memorial Scholarship", a $5,000 scholarship that will be awarded to a veterinary student through drcookevet.com.

Phyllis lived a life defined by faith, resilience, generosity, and love. This scholarship will carry forward her legacy by helping a future veterinarian achieve their dream.

Donations to support this scholarship may be made at:�www.drcookevet.com
Healers have to Heal! 💜

Practical Veterinary Medicine and Life Wisdom Because Healers Have to Heal A Nonprofit Focused on Supporting Veterinary Healers Our mission is to offer education, provide scholarships, mentorships, mental wellness, and charitable work in the local Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolin...

05/10/2026

Momma P passed on the 7th. Her first serious health issue occurred the night before Lisa and I opened the vet office on November 4th, 2002. She was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).

Dad didn't want to tell me until we were opened and running. He didn't want to spoil the day. Her chronic lung and heart issues did not slow her down until the final last few years.

I am blessed and honored to be her daughter! If you knew my parents you know I am both of them combined together!

Rest in Peace and Joys Momma P on this very special and blessed Mother's Day! "As long as I'm living, My Mommy you'll Be".

View Phyllis Colley Cooke's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

05/05/2026

Show us your bumper stickers!!!!! Photos in the comments please!!