http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/First+steps/Article/list/8745 Tips and strategies for starting to build a veterinary hospital 2009-11-21T07:28:59Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Photo-gallery-Build-the-perfect-reception-desk-par/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/638057?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 This photo tour, developed by veterinary architect Mark Hafen, AIA, gives you a glimpse at eight different reception desks. Find inspiration in the shape, materials, and functionality of these great examples. 2009-10-30T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vethospitaldesign/442009/638057/reception_desk_small_thumbnail.jpg http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vethospitaldesign/442009/638057null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Business360-Podcast-No-1-Regrets-and-mistakes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/635690?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Three short tips on what NOT to do in client medical records, practice building, and Web site creation. 2009-10-21T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vetec/432009/635690null HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Video-Veterinary-architect-Dan-Chapel-tells-you-wh/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/634773?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Video: Veterinary architect Dan Chapel tells you what to look for in a building site 2009-10-16T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vethospitaldesign/422009/634773null HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Get-some-one-on-one-hospital-design-advice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602240?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Register for the HD Conference and receive a one-on-one consultation with a design expert. 2009-08-13T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vetec/242009/602240/veterinary_blueprint_360_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinarybusiness.dvm360.com/vetec/Veterinary+business/Materials-mania-at-the-Hospital-Design-Conference/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/611094?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Get the inside scoop on what materials work with your building project. 2009-08-13T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vetec/292009/611094null HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/How-to-save-100000-on-your-building-project/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/602455?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 One doctor hired a former banker to help guide him through the twists and turns of veterinary lending. 2009-06-30T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vethospitaldesign/242009/602455/veterinary_bakersfield_hdf_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Planning+guide/Zap-zoning-headaches/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599252?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Whether you're planning on building new or renovating an existing space, be aware of potential restrictions. 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vethospitaldesign/212009/599252null XML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Planning+guide/QampA-Tracking-the-design-trends/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599244?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 What are today's biggest trends in veterinary hospital construction and design? 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vethospitaldesign/212009/599244null XML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Planning+guide/QampA-The-best-time-to-build/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/599247?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 How can we determine whether to build a new practice or renovate our current facility? 2009-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vethospitaldesign/212009/599247null XML http://veterinarynews.dvm360.com/dvm/Veterinary+business/A-new-lease-on-the-practice/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/574386?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Skilled negotiation can lead to your benefit when entering into new leases, restructuring existing ones -- or getting out of a current one. 2009-01-01T05:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/dvm/022009/574386null XML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Client-friendly-floor-plans/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/562681?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 In this audio clip from CVC West, speaker and veterinary architect Dan Chapel, AIA, gives quick tips about developing workable floor plans. 2008-11-02T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vethospitaldesign/452008/562681null HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Hospital-Design-Planning-Workbook-Stocking-your-ne/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519899?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 This checklist covers almost everything you'll need to make opening day a success. 2008-10-03T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vethospitaldesign/222008/519899null HTML http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/avhc/Veterinary+hospital+design/The-design-and-construction-process-Proceedings/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/581766?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 No one person or single firm will design or construct your new veterinary hospital. Today's complex structures require a team of professionals acting in concert throughout the building process. 2008-10-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/avhc/082009/581766null XML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Choosing-an-architect-for-your-hospital-design-pro/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519917?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Here are a few tips to keep in mind as you're interviewing architects. 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vethospitaldesign/222008/519917null HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Hospital-Design-Planning-Workbook-Design-and-const/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/519729?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Track your progress and stay on top of key project deadlines with this list. 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vethospitaldesign/222008/519729null HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Getting-a-loan-in-todays-market/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/521857?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 With the current economy, getting a loan is tougher than it was a few years ago. But good businesses are still bankable. 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vethospitaldesign/232008/521857null XML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Do-you-doctor-lease--or-build/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/521856?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 It's the question that every new generation of veterinarians faces. 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vethospitaldesign/232008/521856/lease_or_build_flash.jpg XML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/You-might-be-a-Doczilla-if-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/521863?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Roll over the circles to read whether you share the characteristics of a Doczilla. 2008-06-01T04:00:00Z http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/data/articlestandard/vethospitaldesign/232008/521863/veterinary_hospital_doczill_flash.jpg HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Find-the-right-architect/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/330356?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 The first step: Figure out what type of client you are. Then choose an architect whose strengths match your needs. 2006-06-01T04:00:00Z XML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/7-tips-from-the-trenches/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/330350?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 The entrants in the Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Competition represent the best practices built every year. Check out these lessons learned from their designs. 2006-06-01T04:00:00Z XML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Feeling-cramped/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/320014?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 If your burgeoning practice is making you claustrophobic, try these strategies to accommodate growth. 2006-01-01T05:00:00Z XML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Working-through-key-transitions/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/174029?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Taking the next big step in practice? Whether you're adding a doctor to the team, making the jump to partner, or taking on a remodeling or building project, we've got the right advice. 2005-08-01T04:00:00Z XML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/What-not-to-do-Lessons-learned-from-your-colleague/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/165120?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 These doctors learned the hard way what they should have done during the construction of their hospitals. Now that they're enjoying their award-winning facilities, they're ready to share their stories—and help you avoid the same problems. 2005-06-05T04:00:00Z XML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Do-you-need-a-dose-of-reality/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/165431?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Don't waste your energy trying to squeeze a 15,000-square-foot hospital onto a 3,000-square-foot lot. Instead, exercise flexible thinking, creative planning, and strategic cost controls to build your dream. 2005-06-01T04:00:00Z XML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/The-Big-Picture/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/164967?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Learn how to build a winning hospital from start to finish with this advice from Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board members and Hospital Design Competition winners. 2005-06-01T04:00:00Z XML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Build-big-and-plan-ahead/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/147784?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 All doctors who plan to build hear from colleagues who've been there before that they should build bigger than they think they need to. Drs. Kate Knutson and Steve Barghusen took those words to heart--working in an extra 3,700 square feet for future expansion. 2004-07-01T04:00:00Z XML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Planning-tool-Do-your-homework-when-choosing-your-/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/147783?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Choosing your architect is one of the most important things you'll do when building or remodeling your practice. Your architect sets the pace for the project--and you'll have enough stress without suffering from communication problems with this key player. Here's what to do. 2004-03-01T05:00:00Z XML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Meet-OSHA-standards-when-building/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/138376?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 I know I must meet Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) requirements when building my new veterinary practice, but how much will these standards affect my design plans? 2001-10-01T04:00:00Z HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Ensure-a-great-relationship-with-your-architect/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/131852?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Q. I'm considering building my own clinic. What should I ask when hiring an architect?
 
 A. Hiring the right architect is one of the most important decisions you'll make during the building process, say Sal Longo Jr. and Michael Crosby, co-owners of Crosby Longo Architecture studio in New Orleans, La., and designers of the 2000 Hospital of the Year. 2001-07-01T04:00:00Z HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Look-through-clients-eyes/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/131816?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 If you come to work every day, park in back, and hurry in the staff entrance, you may be missing out on the little things that detract from clients' impressions of your facility. To identify areas where your practice falls short, look at your hospital the way pet owners do. Here's a guide: 2000-08-01T04:00:00Z HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Deciding-how-to-build/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/131815?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 You're finally ready to build your dream hospital or expand your existing facility. For years, you've read design articles in Veterinary Economics and carefully studied every floor plan. You've also planned to hire an award-winning veterinary architect. But one of your clients is an architect, and you like her work. 2000-08-01T04:00:00Z HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/How-should-I-allocate-my-time-while-building-a-new/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/131817?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Q. I plan to build a new hospital, but I worry about devoting adequate time to the project without neglecting my practice. Does a building project affect revenue, and how can I best handle this time commitment? 1999-06-01T04:00:00Z HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/How-should-I-allocate-my-time-while-building-a-new/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/131818?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Q. I plan to build a new hospital, but I worry about devoting adequate time to the project without neglecting my practice. Does a building project affect revenue, and how can I best handle this time commitment? 1999-06-01T04:00:00Z HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Consider-these-features-when-planning-your-veterin/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/131831?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Designing an animal hospital means compromising between the practical and prophetic. It's easy to criticize early floor plans or older hospitals. But how could these architects have foreseen future treatment and service options? Veterinary hospitals are built to serve medical technology, and technology constantly evolves. 1999-06-01T04:00:00Z HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Demolish-and-rebuild-a-clinic-in-record-time/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/131848?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Blame fate for Dr. Robert C. Brown, director of Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic in Arlington, Va., bumping into architect and analyst E. John Knapp, AIA, from Oregon, Wis., at a national conference. Dr. Brown wanted to renovate his hospital to improve traffic flow. 1998-06-01T04:00:00Z HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Where-can-I-turn-for-help/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/131840?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Buying or starting a practice can be one of the most overwhelming moves of your veterinary career. But you don't have to experience it alone. These resources can help you create research that guarantees your new hospital's success. 1998-05-01T04:00:00Z HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Where-can-I-turn-for-help/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/131841?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Buying or starting a practice can be one of the most overwhelming moves of your veterinary career. But you don't have to experience it alone. These resources can help you create research that guarantees your new hospital's success. 1998-05-01T04:00:00Z HTML http://veterinaryhospitaldesign.dvm360.com/vethospitaldesign/Veterinary+hospital+design/Give-clients-what-they-want/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/131836?contextCategoryId=8745&ref=25 Have you ever based an important decision on one person's opinion? Imagine not selling pet food because one client prefers buying it from a superstore. You won't benefit from retail sales--or any service--until you ask many clients. Consider a client survey before expanding or building a new facility. If you own a practice, give the survey to clients on arrival. If you're starting a practice from scratch, consider a mail or phone survey. Include these topics: 1998-05-01T04:00:00Z HTML