Clinic center: New veterinary clinics and hospitals

With the rise in pet ownership, new veterinary clinics and research hospitals are opening across the United States. Often equipped with advanced technologies and highly specialized veterinarians, new facilities are helping improve access to pet care and veterinary treatments. Meanwhile, veterinary research hospitals are advancing veterinary science and medicine through things like clinical trials and new therapies.

Below are 3 recent openings of veterinary facilities in the country:

Texas A&M Clinical Veterinary Teaching & Research Complex (Texas)

Clinical Veterinary Teaching & Research Complex rendering. (Image courtesy of Texas A&M University)

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) will have a new Clinical Veterinary Teaching & Research Complex (CVTRC). In a recent university announcement, Texas A&M reported that its Board of Regents has approved the construction of the $181 million small animal hospital.1

The facility, scheduled to open in August 2027, will span 135,000 sq ft and will have additional faculty, staff and student wellness spaces, client comfort rooms, a pharmacy, space for diagnostic imaging, and areas for training. The new building will serve as a training hub for the VMBS.

“A once-in-a-generation project, this new hospital will ensure that Texas A&M continues to lead the nation in veterinary education,” John R. August, Carl B. King dean of Veterinary Medicine, said in a university release.1 “The new facility will offer much-needed space for our world-class veterinary clinicians, residents, interns, support staff and students in which to work, learn and provide compassionate care to our patients as well as to conduct the groundbreaking clinical trials that advance the veterinary profession as a whole.” 

Center for Rural Veterinary Practice (Mississippi)

Mississippi State University is renovating its clinical facilities and building a Center for Rural Veterinary Practice at its College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). The move is aimed at addressing a shortage of veterinary care in the state and in rural US. The projected is expected to result in a new cattle handling facility and farm animal hospital, a renovated equine hospital, and an expanded small animal hospital wing.

The Center for Rural Veterinary Practice, meanwhile, will advance the college’s education programs and clinical services for cattle, sheep, goats, and swine, according to the university.² The project will expand the hospital's capacity, including more client consulting rooms, specialty services, and a larger intensive care unit (ICU) for critically ill patients. Moreover, the expanded Community Veterinary Services unit will help prepare students for small animal general practice by providing exposure to common diseases and allowing them to provide wellness care.

“Mississippi State is working to increase access to veterinary care, recruiting and mentoring students from rural and underserved areas, helping veterinarians practicing in rural areas to have more successful and sustainable businesses, and mentoring and coaching early-career veterinarians who are interested in establishing rural practices so that they can have a viable pathway and contribute to their local economies,” Keith Coble, vice president for MSU’s Division of Agriculture, Forestry and Veterinary Medicine, said in a news release.²

CityVet (Virginia)
CityVet recently announced it is opening a new clinic on December 9, 2024, in Red Mill, Virginia Beach, Virginia. The new facility will be led by Erica Feiste, DVM, MBA, MRCVS, and will provide various services including dental care, preventive care, diagnostic, and advanced surgical procedures.

According to CityVet, the new clinic will act as a bridge for pet owners who need advanced care but are looking for more affordable alternatives to emergency surgery that provide wound care, C-sections, and foreign body surgeries.

“We are thrilled to open a second CityVet location in Virginia Beach, continuing expanding our presence in this vibrant community. Dr Erica Feiste’s exceptional leadership, advanced skills, and dedication to fostering strong relationships with both clients and colleagues make her an ideal partner. Her contributions have been invaluable, and her commitment to delivering high-quality care ensures that Red Mill will be a trusted resource for pets and their families,” David Boguslawski, CEO and president of CityVet said in an organizational release.³

References

1. Texas A&M University System Regents Pave Way For New Veterinary Teaching, Research Hospital. News release. Texas A&M University. November 21, 2024. Accessed December 4, 2024. https://today.tamu.edu/2024/11/21/new-veterinary-teaching-research-hospital/
2. College of Veterinary Medicine at MSU expands clinical facilities, establishes Center for Rural Veterinary Practice. News release. Mississippi State University. November 26, 2024. Accessed December 4, 2024. [email]
3. CityVet, a leading network of veterinarian-owned practices, expands in Virginia Beach with a new clinic opening December 9th. News release. December 2, 2024. Accessed December 4, 2024. [email]