The savvy editors at Veterinary Economics are seeing more of these design elements. Here's input from expert veterinary architects about how to jump on the bandwagon.

During the building process, which duties should I delegate?

Stick with ceramic when tiling walls

Wayne Usiak, AIA, founder of BDA Architecture in Albuquerque, N.M., shares his insights into the state of exam room design and functionality.

Wishy-washy decisions on purchases and buying equipment you don't need can blow your budget. Save money by avoiding these mistakes.

I'm considering remodeling an exam room. What are the first steps I should take?

There's more to a good site than the right location. Here's a look at the other factors you need to consider.

My treatment area is on the small side, and I wish I could give myself more space to work. Is there a better way to arrange my equipment and supplies so I'm not tripping over everything?

At age 10, my friends and I thought we'd be driving flying cars by 2000. We never envisioned laptop computers, the Internet, or virtual reality. Now the flying car seems absurd, and computers are commonplace. There's a lesson here: When predicting the future, practicality always wins.