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Coastal Animal Referral Emergency

Coastal Animal Referral Emergency (CARE) is a locally owned and operated emergency veterinary practice in the heart of Williamsburg, Virginia.

CARE offers gold-standard medical care to the pet community when their family veterinarian is unavailable.

06/07/2026

When your pet comes to CARE, we’re not replacing your family veterinarian. We’re partnering with them.

Think of us as an extension of your pet’s healthcare team, here when the unexpected happens and working alongside your veterinarian to keep care continuous and connected.

Here’s what that partnership looks like:

📋 Every visit is thoroughly documented, including diagnostics, treatments, and discharge instructions.

📞 We communicate directly with your primary veterinarian whenever needed.

🔄 We provide your veterinary team with the information they need to ensure a smooth transition back to ongoing care.

Together, we’re helping pets receive the care they need, whenever they need it. 🐾

Referring veterinarian? Visit care199.com/referring-veterinarians or call (757) 703-0199.

06/06/2026

It’s 11 PM. Your pet is acting strange. Do you rush in, monitor at home, or wait until morning?

Those decisions can feel overwhelming in the moment.

We’ve put together this quick guide to help pet owners better understand when a concern may be urgent and when it may require immediate emergency care. While every situation is unique, knowing what to watch for can help you make informed decisions when time matters most.

If you’re ever unsure, don’t guess—give us a call. Our team is happy to help you determine the best next step for your pet.

📞 (757) 703-0199
📍 Williamsburg, VA
🕒 Open Friday–Monday

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05/31/2026

Frenchies are hard not to love, but those adorable squishy faces can come with some unique health challenges that every owner should be aware of.

🌡️ Heatstroke: French Bulldogs can overheat very quickly. Avoid hot cars, provide plenty of water, and limit outdoor activity during warm weather.

😮 Breathing difficulties: Conditions like BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome) can make breathing difficult and may lead to emergencies.

💊 Spinal issues: IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) can cause sudden pain, weakness, or even paralysis of the back legs.

If your Frenchie is struggling to breathe, collapses, becomes unusually lethargic, or suddenly can’t use their back legs, seek veterinary care right away.

Our team is here Friday–Monday to help when the unexpected happens. 🩵🐶

📞 757-703-0199

05/29/2026

When you walk through our doors, you’re not a number. You’re a neighbor, a friend, a pet parent who needs real help from people who genuinely care.

Our team built this practice from the ground up with one goal: to give pets in the Williamsburg area the emergency care they deserve.

We’re invested in this community because this IS our community. 🐾

Open Fri–Mon | (757) 703-0199

05/25/2026

🇺🇸🐾 This Memorial Day, we honor the heroes who gave everything for our country, including the brave working dogs who served beside them.

From all of us at Coastal Animal Referral Emergency, thank you for your sacrifice and service. ❤️🤍💙

05/23/2026

🇺🇸🐾 If your pet needs emergency care this Memorial Day weekend, we’re here for you!

Please take a moment to review our holiday hours, and know our team is ready to care for your furry family members.

Wishing you and your pets a safe and happy Memorial Day!

05/20/2026

🚨 BLOAT (GDV) IS A LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCY: KNOW THE SIGNS.

Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) happens when a dog's stomach fills with gas and twists, cutting off blood flow. It can go from uncomfortable to fatal in hours.

Watch for:
✔️ Distended or tight belly
✔️ Unproductive retching (trying to vomit but nothing comes up)
✔️ Restlessness, pacing, or inability to get comfortable
✔️ Drooling, pale gums, rapid breathing

At-risk breeds: Great Danes, German Shepherds, Standard Poodles, Weimaraners, and other large deep-chested dogs.

If you see these signs, don't wait. Call us immediately.
📞 (757) 703-0199 | Open Fri–Mon
📍 5295 John Tyler Hwy, Williamsburg VA

05/15/2026

At CARE, we believe every pet deserves a chance, and every family deserves options.

That’s why we offer a spectrum of care: from stabilization and supportive treatment to advanced diagnostics and surgery. We’ll talk through what’s possible at every level and help you make the best decision.

We’re here to help 💙

📍 Williamsburg, VA | Open Fri–Mon
📞 (757) 703-0199

05/02/2026

This is why we do what we do. 🐾

Thank you for trusting us with your pet’s care. Reviews like this mean the world to our entire team!

04/24/2026

This week we’re celebrating the frontline of our clinic, our customer service representatives, because it’s Veterinary Receptionist Week!

They are the first voice you hear when you call in a panic at 2am, the calm presence that greets you when you walk through the door not knowing what’s wrong with your pet, and the last person who makes sure you leave feeling taken care of.

They manage a front desk that never stops moving. Phones ringing, check-ins and discharges being coordinated, tearful conversations handled with grace, and somehow, a smile through all of it.

Behind every smooth day is a receptionist who showed up early, stayed late, and held it all together in between. They are the connective tissue of this practice.

To our Customer Service Representatives, your work matters more than you know. You are not just the front desk. You are the front line of compassionate care, and this week is entirely yours!

Address

5295 John Tyler Highway
Williamsburg, VA
23185

Telephone

+17577030199

Website

http://www.CARE199.com/

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