Founded in 1989, Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists partnered with the NVA Compassion-First in 2016 to accelerate its growth and network with other best-in-class specialty and emergency hospitals. Our 60,000 sq-ft hospital is currently one of the largest veterinary hospitals in the country. Today, GCVS is an internationally respected veterinary specialty and emergency hospital with 14 departments, over 50 veterinarians many of whom are board-certified specialists, and more than 200 highly trained support staff. Our mission is simple: We provide specialized care, in partnership with the veterinary community, to help families with pets. We use our extensive experience and expertise in all major veterinary specialties to provide the