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.

The phrase "purrs like a kitten" has a whole new meaning in this former automotive repair shop. Alicia Pet Care Center in Mission Viejo, Calif., provides a different kind of service.

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.

Only in New York City can you find a former reggae club converted into a veterinary practice in the center of a trendy, bustling art district. West Chelsea Veterinary used modern design and an efficient floorplan to capture a 2009 merit award.

Do you discount your services or focus on other ways to keep clients coming back? Two equine practice experts weigh in.

Sometimes a simple approach is best. Such is the case with the Animal Clinic of Sterling Heights in Sterling Heights, Mich., which features clean lines and an uncluttered approach to design.

The interior design choices are stunning and team members have plenty of room to breathe. But it's a team-first attitude that gives Bakersfield Veterinary Hospital in Bakersfield, Calif., it's true identity.

Hurricane Ike tried to take down this practice just months after it was built. But Westbury Animal Hospital in Houston weathered the storm and became our 2009 Hospital of the Year.

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