Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital

1010 Cedar Road
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: 757-547-1600




Our Staff



Veterinarians

  • Richard Dailey , DVM


    Dr. Richard S. Dailey, who received his DVM from the Ohio State University in 1967, is the owner of the corporation.  Dr. Dailey established Pembroke Veterinary Clinic in Virginia Beach in 1973.  He purchased Sajo Farm Veterinary Hospital in Virginia Beach in 1994 and Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital in Chesapeake in 1996.  He has been practicing veterinary medicine in the Virginia Beach area for over 35 years.  He has been very active in the veterinary community during his career. He was an adjunct clinical instructor at Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine in 1987-1988. Dr. Dailey served as president of the VVMA in 1988-1989 and has served on the Board of Directors of Tidewater Veterinary Associates.  He is highly skilled in orthopedics and cosmetic surgery.

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  • John Harvey , DVM


    Dr. John Harvey earned his B.S. in Biology at St. Lawrence University.  He also studied in Kenya and Montreal.  He received his DVM in 1990 from North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine.  After graduation, Dr. Harvey practiced veterinary medicine and surgery for 11 years at a mixed animal veterinary hospital in Roanoke Rapids, NC.  In 2001, Dr. Harvey joined the team of Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital as the medical director. He has special interests in exotic patient care, senior pet wellness, dentistry, gastroenterology, dermatology, laser surgery and public health.

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  • Wendy Smithey , DVM, CCRP


    Dr. Wendy Smithey graduated in 1994 from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Nutrition. She then moved to Ireland and attended University College Dublin. She later returned to Virginia Tech and obtained her degree in veterinary medicine in 1999. She has a special interest in ultrasound imaging, preventative medicine, and exotic mammal medicine. Prior to joining the team at Great Bridge Veterinary Hospital in 2006, she practiced in both Virginia and North Carolina.


  • Britt Cohen , DVM



Receptionist Team

  • Reception Team


    Reception Team Members (left to right):
    Ashlee, Amber, Kerry, Stacy, Tamara, Holly
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Employment

Monday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
8:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday
8:00AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
8:00AM - 2:00PM
Sunday
Closed


Surgical and grooming patients are admitted 30 minutes prior to office hours.

Boarding pets are welcome for admittance 30 minutes prior to or any time during regular office hours. Please remember we provide all linens and bowls. Exotic guests should bring housing, food, and bedding.

For more information about boarding, click here.



For after hours emergency care
please call
Greenbrier Emergency:
757-366-9000
OR
Tidewater Emergency: 757-499-5463

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