Veterinary architect Heather Lewis, AIA, shares new research about veterinary housing and solutions that reduce cats' stress and help dogs stay happy when they're at your practice.

Integrate your facility's design with your business cards and other materials to help your marketing message hit home.

Marry the right flooring to the right part of your veterinary hospital and your entire practice will be perfectly in step. Install the wrong materials underfoot and the whole place will feel out of rhythm.

Your approach to housing animals speaks volumes to your clients about how you'll handle all aspects of their pets' care.

Higher building costs coupled with clients' higher expectations for care put you in a challenging position. Adopt these forward-thinking strategies to position your new practice for success.

First decide which areas of your practice offer the greatest opportunities—then look at ways to make the changes you want without breaking the bank.