Steve Bennaka

Here are the most common questions we receive each year-and answers that will help you build a stellar entry notebook.

We'll have to keep calm and carry on without our fearless leader.

Live from the 2011 Hospital Design Conference: Get creative to overcome remodeling roadblocks

Live from the 2011 Hospital Design Conference: Keep a project journal while you build

Live from the 2011 Hospital Design Conference: Be flexible with your grand opening date

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.

It could be nothing more than a passing trend. Or it could be the future of veterinary practice marketing. Here's what you need to know about Groupon and other daily deal websites.

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.

A veterinarian explains what to watch for in cats and dogs with bartonellosis.

A young mother, athlete, and veterinary practice manager suffered through extreme fatigue and muscle pain for three years before she discovered her life would never be the same. Could the same thing happen to you simply because of where you work?

Veterinary team members, you're at risk for the disease simply because you work with animals. But how much do you really know about bartonellosis?

The collaboration could shed new light on pet obesity in America.

Dr. Laurie Hess worked for months to create a veterinary hospital tailored specifically for exotic animals. Here's a peek at the result.

Look inside the construction of an exotics hospital from start to finish.

At first glance, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Tinton Falls, N.J., seems like an intimidating behemoth of a building. Look inside, though, and you'll find an efficient layout and a helpful staff ready to provide top-notch care for pets.

A few roadblocks and one near-catastrophe stood between Dr. Mark Honaker and his dream practice. But persistence paid off, and Bay Beach Veterinary Hospital in Virginia Beach, Va., functions as his home away from home.

Scheduling woes can leave clients and team members in tatters. Fix them with these strategies.

How to speed up a slow doctor.

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.

Before you build, make sure clients can access your site--even during rush hour.

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.

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.

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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