Meeting of the minds September 1, 2008 By: Sarah Moser

Planning, practice, and attention to detail make this Campbell, Calif., multi-location specialty practice stand out. And they're not done yet.

Michigan Veterinary Specialists in Southfield, Mich. May 1, 2008 By: Brendan Howard, Senior Editor

Dr. Dan Lorimer, DACVO, wanted his specialty practice to look professional. For that, he needed respectable neighbors. To attract those neighbors, he bought six acres and built a 40,000-square-foot building—which was not his hospital.

A gutted building finds new life October 1, 2007 By: Amanda Wolfe, Associate Editor

Dr. Mona Rosenberg worked with her Southern California Realtor for several years until she found the perfect space.

Only in Boca September 1, 2007 By: Amanda Wolfe, Associate Editor

Some might consider it over the top. But an affluent client base made high-end, luxury design a must for the owners of Calusa Veterinary Center in Boca Raton, Fla.

Measure twice, cut once ... planning ahead pays off December 1, 2006 By: Sarah A. Moser

One doctor's dedication to creating a solid business plan and the perfect floor plan pays off for Superior Animal Hospital and Boarding Suites in Superior, Wis.

Everything's bigger in Texas November 1, 2006 By: Amanda Wolfe, Associate Editor

A large group of owners pooled money over a long period of time to build the Emergency Animal Clinic of Collin County, serving four cities.

Achieving a warm, urban design December 1, 2005 By: Sarah A. Moser

This facility offers a mix of holistic and Western medicine. A warm, calming, and artistic atmosphere. And enough space for the specialty medical team to care for pets and their owners.

A cutting-edge look for cutting-edge care October 1, 2005 By: Elizabeth Trotta

The key goals: A modern design that reflects the state-of-the-art specialty care the team provides. A good experience for visiting clients. And a facility that's comfortable for team members—and makes them proud.

Five practices under one roof June 1, 2005 By: Sarah A. Moser

When five specialty practices merged to create the Veterinary Referral Center of North Texas, they chose to keep their autonomy and design their own workspaces.