Hospital Design

A bold design approach makes this satellite clinic stand out in a crowd-and fit in with the main clinic.

This Texas veterinarian wasn't thinking small when he designed a 24/7 hospital with emergency services.

A young veterinarian built this efficient practice with less, proving it doesn't take a fortune to build well.

This practice faced a multitude of setbacks to score the perfect seaside spot.

The open atmosphere of this hospital is like a walk in the park for pets.

Stripping away the layers of a vintage 1940s facility revealed a unique opportunity for this Michigan practice.

This Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., space stands out as a tiny specialty practice that's big on charm.

Thinking about updating your practice's signage? Check out what others are doing for tips!

The plan to build first, buy veterinary equipment later just won't cut it-and could cost you thousands of dollars more in the long run.

Get a sneak peek at this August's fantastic Hospital Design Conference with video and advice from Dan Chapel, Gary Glassman, Mark Hafen, Scott Learned, Heather Lewis, and Wayne Usiak.

Check out these veterinary hospitals that received special honors from the judges.

In order to push the envelope in veterinary hospital design, sometimes you have to be a little high maintenance.

With boarding suites and room to spread out services, Allandale Veterinary Hospital in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, acts as a second home for veterinary patients and clients.

Learn the pros and cons to boxy vs. L-shaped designs, and discover the best shape for your veterinary hospital.

Get a sneak peek into the themed suites at Allandale Veterinary Hospital.

Many veterinary hospitals will be too big or too small. Keep trying until you find the perfect fit.

After many stressful days and sleepless nights, Dr. Steen landed a practically perfect practice.

This veterinarian followed his own NorthStar and landed the 36,000-square-foot practice of his dreams.

Years of planning and re-planning led to a space-efficient veterinary hospital in San Clemente, Calif.

Splitting the PetCare Veterinary Hospital in Santa Rosa, Calif., in two led to more growth and better veterinary client service.

Find out why it pays to use pricier, high-quality materials in veterinary practice.

After eight years, large sums of money, and more patience than he thought possible, Dr. Jeff Walcoff of Bennett Creek Animal Hospital in Clarksburg, Md., finally made his dream hospital a reality.

Take a walk with us through the last three of veterinary design tips and trends from expert architects at the 2012 Hospital Design Conference, held in conjunction with CVC Kansas City.

Learn about four options that will save your veterinary hospital space and money.

C. Scott Learned, MS, MBA, PE, is president of Design Learned, which specializes in engineering, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, noise control, and fire-protection exclusively for animal-care facilities. Learned is a board-certified mechanical engineer and electrical engineer.

Wendy Wheeler Martinez is the Director of Design for BDA Architecture P.C. She has worked on more than 275 veterinary treatment and animal housing facilities throughout the United States, Spain, Italy, Hong Kong and the Caribbean. Her designs have contributed to twelve Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Awards won by BDA Architecture. And she’s a regular speaker at the Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Conference.

Wayne Usiak, AIA, is a senior partner of Wayne Usiak and Associates/BDA Architecture P.C. The firm has completed more than 500 small-, mixed-, and large-animal practices. Among the facilities are three Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year Award winners. Usiak is a member of the Veterinary Economics Editorial Advisory Board.

Mark Hafen, AIA, is a founding member of Animal Arts, a veterinary design firm based in Boulder, Colo., that has designed more than 300 veterinary hospitals and more than 40 animal shelters. The firm has won 30 awards in the Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Competition.