| Divide and conquer
| Clearly separating practice functions set the tone for VCA Arroyo Animal Hospital--and created a unique design feature. Then the design team added a superbly crafted 7,850 square-foot floor plan and thoughtfully chosen materials, securing the 2005 Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year award. | |  MORE ARTICLES
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| A tale of two practices
| | Dr. Steven Dunbar merged a general practice and a 24-hour emergency center into one new building. And the consistent, attractive use of color; high-quality materials; impressive client-interaction areas; and more helped Yorba Regional Animal Hospital in Anaheim, Calif., rise to the top in Veterinary Economics annual design competition. | | | A look at the judging
| | An inside look at the judging for the Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Competition | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Crafting a modern building for an old-time practice
| | This veterinary hospital was a long-standing neighborhood fixture and needed an update. The solution still blends well with the surroundings. | | | Building a legacy of quality care
| | The expanding family of veterinarians at Shenandoah Veterinary Hospital in Martinsburg, W.Va., found much-needed space in a new 8,000-square-foot hospital—and continued their father's quality of care. | | | A rose in Richmond
| | Bright colors, rich textures, and ample accents get tongues wagging and clients returning to this massive but affordable Texas facility. | | | Taking the chaos out of caring for pets
| | Step in and warm up by the fire. Companion Animal Care Center in Winona, Minn., creates a cozy way to care for pets and their owners. | | | Medicine in the mountains
| | A relaxing vacation inspired Western Carolina Regional Animal Hospital in Flat Rock, N.C., a rustic masterpiece that reflects the hospital's beautiful mountainous surroundings. | | | Wide open spaces
| | An open floor plan helps this Ohio clinic function efficiently. | | | Out of the woods
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| This veterinary clinic fits in with its earthy surroundings. | | | Under one roof
| | Before, Drs. Scott McLelland and Charles Sleeth practiced in an 1,800-square-foot facility with a thriving boarding service, but they needed a new space. The building couldn't accommodate their growing practice—and the boarding facility was located across the parking lot with its own receptionist, separate from the clinic. | | | A clear advantage
| | Moving from a 3,500-square-foot facility to an 8,500-square-foot facility allowed Dr. Scott Linick, FAVD, to merge with another practice, hire two doctors, and add 7,000 new patients to his team's workload. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Modernize design, maintain veterinary clients
| | Constantly improving, evolving, and focusing on the pet above all, Countryside Veterinary Hospital in Chelmsford, Mass., sets the standard. | | | 2011 Hospital of the Year: Mission accomplished
| | It's much more than just a building. Mission Animal and Bird Hospital in Oceanside, Calif., has something for everyone—and every pet. Here's a look inside this year's Hospital of the Year. | | | Midcentury modern reimagined
| | Design pizzazz lures clients into Greek and Associates Veterinary Hospital in Yorba Linda, Calif. A passion for patients, including exotics, keeps them here. | | | Photo gallery: The finished product—Veterinary Center for Birds and Exotics
| | Dr. Laurie Hess worked for months to create a veterinary hospital tailored specifically for exotic animals. Here's a peek at the result. | | | Photo gallery: Construction photos—Veterinary Center for Birds and Exotics
| | Look inside the construction of an exotics hospital from start to finish. | | | Building a practice in the fast lane
| | Dr. Robert Goodman took an old car dealership and turned it into his dream practice. | | | Deep in the heart of Texas
| | A facility that includes regional architectural elements and projects warmth and southern hospitality, Crossroads Animal Clinic in Houston is an example of what you can achieve with design. | | | A tale of two practices
| | Dr. Steven Dunbar merged a general practice and a 24-hour emergency center into one new building. And the consistent, attractive use of color; high-quality materials; impressive client-interaction areas; and more helped Yorba Regional Animal Hospital in Anaheim, Calif., rise to the top in Veterinary Economics annual design competition. | | | Small space? Limited budget? Think big!
| | The careful design of this 3,010-square-foot hospital and the luxurious finishings belie the small footprint and reasonable price tag. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Hanging with Hafen: How moisture can ruin your floors
| | Avoid a construction disaster by taking the proper precautions when laying flooring on top of your concrete slab. | | | Case study: Solar panels in a veterinary clinic
| | Going green can be pricey, but for this veterinary practice owner, it's worth every penny. | | | Hanging with Hafen: 3 things veterinarians can learn from the retail world
| | Sometimes it helps to take a step back and look at the trends in other industries. Here's how retail design can be applied to your building project. | | | Hanging with Hafen: When it comes to your building, bigger isn't always better
| | Sometimes, a small, simple veterinary facility is more effective than a mega-hospital. Here's a look at how one practice owner made the most of his space. | | | The 2011 Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Supplement
| | From flooring to financing, we've got you covered. | | | Hanging with Hafen: How to design for more "dog time"
| | Are you and your team members spending too much time away from patients? Here are a few tips for building a more efficient facility. | | | Mark Hafen's Complete Guide to Building Your Veterinary Hospital
| | Don't make another decision about your building project until you view this comprehensive video series. From the initial planning to the grand opening, veterinary architect Mark Hafen, AIA, has you covered. | | | Take a tour of bad veterinary practices before you build
| | Visiting bad practices is a key step to determining your priorities as you plan your new facility. | | | The tricks to designing your treatment area
| | Reception areas and exam rooms get all the glory in veterinary practice design, but the treatment area is the real key to caring for your patients. Here's how to design an efficient space for you and your team. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| The elements of style in veterinary practice
| | Featuring an elemental design that calls on earth, air, and fire, Animal Surgical Clinic of Seattle embraces Mother Nature and all of her wonders. | | | Photo gallery: Changing the face of rural veterinary medicine
| | Animal owners of all kinds find great medicine at Renfro Veterinary Services, a well-thought-out small animal, equine, and livestock practice in Richmond, Mo. | | | 2012 Hospital of the Year: Hospital of the future
| | Merging general medicine with emergency and specialty care, Coral Springs Animal Hospital in Coral Springs, Fla., just may be the practice model of the future. But is it right for you? Here's a look inside this year's Hospital of the Year. | | | Modernize design, maintain veterinary clients
| | Constantly improving, evolving, and focusing on the pet above all, Countryside Veterinary Hospital in Chelmsford, Mass., sets the standard. | | | Rooms with views
| | Quadrupling the square footage of this veterinary hospital required some fancy footwork for Winslow Animal Hospital in Sicklerville, N.J. | | | Here we grow again
| | Growing their facility 300 percent in just five years has served these doctors well. New services and more space mean greatly enhanced patient care. | | | Patience and persistence pay off
| | Nothing went according to plan for Adobe Animal Hospital in Los Altos, Calif. And everything turned out for the better. | | | 2011 Hospital of the Year: Mission accomplished
| | It's much more than just a building. Mission Animal and Bird Hospital in Oceanside, Calif., has something for everyone—and every pet. Here's a look inside this year's Hospital of the Year. | | |
Strong friends, strong faith
| | It took time and effort—and a lot of courage—but dreams became reality for two lifelong friends in the form of Zoot Pet Hospital in Georgetown, Texas. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Building a community
| | After 20 years of working for others, this doctor finds freedom in building her own practice—and enjoys the rewards of caring for people where she lives. | | | Small-scale success: Butterfield Animal Hospital
| | A smaller, more intimate practice suits this California doctor—and his clients—just fine. | | | Once upon a leasehold
| | A husband and wife team took a leasehold space in Simi Valley, Calif., and worked on it until they built a happy ending for Simi Valley Animal Hospital—one with satisfied clients and lots of growth. | |
| | A renewed commitment to cats
| | A devastating fire forced this doctor to rebuild his historic New Orleans practice. He took the opportunity to make a bold statement about his team's special focus on feline care. | | | Small space? Limited budget? Think big!
| | The careful design of this 3,010-square-foot hospital and the luxurious finishings belie the small footprint and reasonable price tag. | | | Big dreams in a small space
| | It's not smoke and mirrors, but glass and an efficient floor plan that make Animal Health Center at Weston, a 2,600-square-foot practice, seem larger than life. | | | Keeping the design in the family
| | Innovative space-saving solutions, a flawless floor plan, and lots of love went into designing the 1,800-square-foot Landen-Maineville Animal Hospital. | | | Catering to feline fancies
| | At Cat Clinic of Destin, cats are considered top dog, and Dr. Dorothy Flynn designed her Florida hospital to accommodate feisty felines and their occasionally finicky owners. | | | Designing for dentistry
| | The only board-certified veterinary dentist in south Florida, Dr. Jan Bellows created a professional showcase to manage a flow of dental referrals and his general-practice clients in comfort. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Make strong color choices for your veterinary practice
| | Everyone responds to color, so the choices you make will affect your team as they work every day, and your clients? impressions of their veterinary practice visit. | | | Hanging with Hafen: The facts behind roof failure
| | Are the winter storms done for good? If not, it's time to find out whether your roof can handle another round of snow. | | | 6 tips for integrating equipment into your facility
| | That shiny equipment looks great in the showroom, but you need a plan to include it in your new or remodeled hospital. Follow this guide to make a seamless transition. | | | Send off for samples before you buy building materials
| | Don't decide from a catalogue. Request samples to get a sense of what materials look like in person. | | | Building better health into your veterinary hospital
| | Good design is more than building codes and aesthetics. Employ these innovative evidence-based designs to boost patient, client, and team member health. | | | Photo gallery: Build the perfect exam room
| | This photo tour, developed by veterinary architect Mark Hafen, AIA, gives you a glimpse at 11 different exam rooms. Find inspiration in the shape, materials, and functionality of these great examples. | | | Video: Use light and color to create the right look for your hospital
| | Veterinary design expert Wendy Wheeler shows you how to make light and color work for you. | | | Photo gallery: Build the perfect reception desk
| | 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. | | | 10 ways to build a green veterinary hospital
| | Building green is all the rage, but it can be tough to see through the fog of hazy information and ideas. Here's a guide to clearing the air and creating your dream earth-friendly hospital. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Photo gallery: Changing the face of rural veterinary medicine
| | Animal owners of all kinds find great medicine at Renfro Veterinary Services, a well-thought-out small animal, equine, and livestock practice in Richmond, Mo. | | |
Crafting a modern building for an old-time practice
| | This veterinary hospital was a long-standing neighborhood fixture and needed an update. The solution still blends well with the surroundings. | | | Preparation paves the way
| | An antiquated facility meant it was time to start from scratch for this doctor. But hiring a design-build team and learning to delegate meant that building Goose Creek Veterinary Clinic in Goose Creek, S.C., was a headache-free experience. | | | A rose in Richmond
| | Bright colors, rich textures, and ample accents get tongues wagging and clients returning to this massive but affordable Texas facility. | | | Strong friends, strong faith
| | It took time and effort—and a lot of courage—but dreams became reality for two lifelong friends in the form of Zoot Pet Hospital in Georgetown, Texas. | | | The hills are alive
| | An old farmhouse gave way to a cutting-edge veterinary facility in Floyds Knobs, Ind. Hillside Animal Clinic uses practice efficiency and a handy drive-through window to put clients first. | | | Small-practice warmth; big-time convenience
| | The goal: Build a facility big enough to accommodate future growth without losing the small-practice feel. The result: Alexandria Veterinary Clinic PetCare Center in Alexandria, Minn., a warm practice that's built to last. | | | Relishing the rustic charm
| | Drs. Lamar and Amber Crossland knew they wanted Sunset Canyon Veterinary Clinic in central Texas to appeal to long-time ranchers as well as to the Austin urbanites who’d fled the city for greener pastures in Dripping Springs, Texas. And the mixed animal practice also needed to accommodate a gamut of patients, from livestock to polo horses to pampered pooches. One last requirement: seamless movement between the large animal and small animal sides of the practice, because all staff members worked in both areas. | | | Tour a Texas homeland
| | Dr. Timothy J. Thompson wanted to own a practice so much, he says he would've bought a lemonade stand with a dog run attached. So he and his wife, Dr. Shannon A. Thompson, both 1994 Texas A&M University graduates, only spent a year as associates before buying Hope Animal Clinic in Marble Falls, Texas. They leased the 850-square-foot building and within a year bought land to build the mixed animal facility of their dreams. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| The 2011 Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Supplement
| | From flooring to financing, we've got you covered. | | | Make time to meet during your construction project
| | Sure, your schedule is crazy. But carving out a couple of hours per week could be the key to keeping your project on schedule and on budget. | | | 4 ways to control noise in your veterinary hospital
| | Your canine patients can transform your practice from calm to chaotic with one yip—and drive your team members from pleasant to harried. Consider these tips to tackle noise during your new construction or renovation. | | | 25 ways to make your team love your hospital
| | Your team members are what make your practice run, so give them the tools they need to succeed and to enjoy work. Here's what our veterinary architects have to say about building with your team in mind. | | | Live from the 2010 Hospital Design Conference: Use photos to find flaws in your facility
| | It's easy to overlook your practice's faults. But take a step back and use a critical eye to find the problem areas—and then fix them.
| | | Building better health into your veterinary hospital
| | Good design is more than building codes and aesthetics. Employ these innovative evidence-based designs to boost patient, client, and team member health. | | | Video: Building a green practice: Part 9
| | Choosing environmentally friendly cleaning supplies. | | | Swapping space
| | When neighbors closed the door on expansion, Washtenaw Veterinary Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich., negotiated a lot | | | Modern facility, farmhouse charm
| | For 34 years, the doctors at Gunbarrel Veterinary Clinic in Boulder, Colo., cared for pets out of an old farmhouse. The building consisted of two exam rooms, a cramped treatment area, and a noisy kennel that shared a wall with an exam room. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Modern facility, farmhouse charm
| | For 34 years, the doctors at Gunbarrel Veterinary Clinic in Boulder, Colo., cared for pets out of an old farmhouse. The building consisted of two exam rooms, a cramped treatment area, and a noisy kennel that shared a wall with an exam room. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Once upon a leasehold
| | A husband and wife team took a leasehold space in Simi Valley, Calif., and worked on it until they built a happy ending for Simi Valley Animal Hospital—one with satisfied clients and lots of growth. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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