2025 Hospital Design360™ Competition now accepting entries

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Three grand prize winners will be selected and honored on the dvm360 website, print publications, and receive a hospital reward for the practice

dvm360 is excited to announce that our 2025 Hospital Design360 ™ Competition is now accepting nominations! Every year, dvm360 encourages veterinary hospitals across thew United States and its territories to enter the competition as a way to showcase their hospital and what makes it unique through community engagement, design, financial value, and wellness.

“Each year, dvm360 is excited to showcase hospital and clinic designs that elevate veterinary medicine for patients, clients, and staff. By featuring both large and small hospitals, we highlight how innovative use of space can positively impact pets and the people who care for them,” John Hydrusko, vice president of sales at dvm360, said.

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This year, the contest will award 3 hospitals grand prizes in 3 sizing categories: 0-500 square feet, 2500-8000 square feet, and over 8000 square feet. Through the multiple categories, dvm360 hopes to be able to showcase the ideology that great design and functionality can come in any size.

To enter your hospital, submissions must include a complete color photo tour of the hospital, both inside and out, as well the site and floor plans for the hospital. Any animal shelters that enter the competition must limit the images to veterinary areas within the facility. Submitted hospitals must have been completed between January 1, 2020, and May 31, 2025.

"Innovative hospital design is transforming veterinary care by integrating cutting-edge technology, streamlining efficiency, and fostering a healing environment. These nominations celebrate the forward-thinking spaces that are shaping the future of our profession," Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, chief veterinary officer at dvm360, said.

Hospitals can enter the contest no later than May 31, 2025. Each grand prize winner will be showcased in the dvm360 print publication and the dvm360 website. The winning teams will also receive a Hospital Design Award for the practice and 4 team members will be able to attend a Fetch dvm360 Conference, choosing between Kansas City, Missouri; National Harbor, Maryland; or Long Beach, California. (Travel and accommodations are not included.)

Interested hospitals can learn more, view the official rules, and submit their entry on the official 2025 Hospital Design360 ™ Competition website.

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