2024 Hospital Design360™ Competition now accepting entries

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Three grand prize winners and up to 5 merit winners will be chosen and honored at the upcoming Fetch Kansas City Conference

dvm360® is proud to share that the 2024 Hospital Design360™ Competition is officially underway. Each year, dvm360 invites hospitals from across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Guam, to enter the contest to highlight the features of their hospital that makes them unique through design, financial value, community engagement, and wellness.

"dvm360 is thrilled every year to highlight the architectural designs within hospitals and clinics that are uplifting veterinary medicine for patients, clients, and staff. By highlighting both larger and smaller hospitals, we’re showing how different size spaces are used to make a difference for pets and the people who care for them. Innovation and visual appeal can come in any size," John Hydrusko, Vice President of Sales at dvm360.

The contest this year will honor 3 grand prize winners and up to 5 merit winners, depending on the number of entries the contest receives. The categories for the contest include hospitals 0-3500 square feet, 3500-800 square feet, and over 8000 square feet. Submissions must include a complete color photo tour of the hospital inside and out for the judges to use when deciding on the winners. For animal shelters that are entering the contest, the photos should be limited to veterinary areas within the facility. All entries also require a site plan for the hospital and floor plan.

Previous Hospital Design360™ Competition winners:

Over 8000 square feet

  • The Oregon Humane Society Community Veterinary Hospital in Portland, Oregon

Under 8000 square feet

  • Boulevard Veterinary Lakeview East in Chicago, Illinois

The merit winners

  • 405 Vet Animal Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
  • Ambassador Animal Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina
  • Dr. Treat in San Francisco, California
  • The Cat Hospital of Media in Media, Pennsylvania
  • Veterinary Specialty Center in Bannockburn, Illinois

“Through innovative hospital design, we're revolutionizing the veterinary experience by prioritizing technology, improving workflow efficiency, and providing exceptional patient care. These nominations are a testament to the advancement of our profession for the greater good of our patients, clients, and team members,” Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, chief veterinary officer at dvm360.

All entries for the contest can be submitted until Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM EDT. The winners will be showcased in dvm360 magazine and on dvm360.com, and will be honored during the upcoming Fetch Kansas City Conference, which runs August 23-25, 2024, as well as receiving complimentary registration The official contest rules and submission instructions can be found on the official Hospital Design360™ Competition website.

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