Clinic center: The latest veterinary establishments

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As more people become pet owners, the number of veterinary clinics, hospitals, and facilities continues to rise. Opening new veterinary practices improves accessibility to pet care and often brings advanced technology and expert veterinarians, raising the overall standard of care for animals. Additionally, with new veterinary medicine facilities, clients have a higher chance of being able to efficiently obtain medication for their pet.

Below are 3 new veterinary clinics opening in the United States:

Covetrus pharmaceutical compounding facility (Phoenix, Arizona)

Earlier this month, Covetrus announced the grand opening of its expanded pharmaceutical compounding facility in Phoenix, Arizona. Spanning now 50,000 sq ft—an expansion of almost 25,000 sq ft—the building now offers more products and customized medication with the use of modern, automated equipment.¹

"Compounding is critical to the overall wellbeing of pets, and Covetrus is proud to partner with both veterinary clinics and pet parents to deliver this important service," Abby Kaplan, senior vice president of compounding at Covetrus, said in a company release.¹ "Through our expanded facility, we are not only extending our product portfolio to meet the needs of veterinarians and pet parents, but also contributing to the local Arizona economy. We are committed to fostering growth and training among the local pharmacy programs, while delivering exceptional products to the pets we serve."

Virginia Veterinary Centers emergency and specialty veterinary hospital (Short Pump, Virignia)

A new Virginia Veterinary Centers (VVC) emergency and specialty veterinary hospital is underway. Anticipated to open in March 2025, the new 32,000 sq ft hospital will be located in Short Pump, Virginia. The upcoming center will provide round-the-clock emergency care, along with specialized services like anesthesiology, critical care, dentistry and oral surgery, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, medical oncology, ophthalmology, radiation oncology, radiology, surgery, and neurology and neurosurgery, in partnership with Bush Veterinary Neurology Service. Moreover, the facility will have a critical care unit with high-flow oxygen and ventilators, dedicated isolation suites for respiratory and gastrointestinal infectious diseases, Linac radiation therapy, 7 surgery suites, 31 exam rooms, and a complete in-house lab.²

"We are thrilled to open the doors to our new state-of-the-art hospital, designed with both innovation and care in mind,” Andrea Bulifant, VVC director of operations, said in a news release.² “With the latest medical equipment and a team of world-class specialists, we are poised to offer exceptional care to pets in our community. This facility reflects our commitment to the health and well-being of animals, providing cutting-edge diagnostics and treatment options that were previously unavailable to metro Richmond area. Pet owners can now feel confident knowing that their beloved companions will receive the highest level of care in a compassionate and advanced environment."

Tennessee Equine Hospital East (Shelbyville, Tennessee)

Tennessee Equine Hospital (TEH) recently announced the opening of a new TEH in Shelbyville, Tennessee, in collaboration with Wilhelm Equine Services. TEH East will be staffed by a team of skilled veterinarians and support staff offering ambulatory services across the region. This will bring veterinary care directly to farms and homes at the convenience of horse owners, according to TEH.³ Additionally, an urgent care haul-in facility is planned to open in early 2025. TEH East expands the hospital group's comprehensive care network, with the network’s main facility in Thompson's Station serving as a referral center for 4 satellite hospitals in Gallatin and Eads, Tennessee; Harvest, Alabama; and the newly added location in Shelbyville, Tennessee.

“Our love of horses is at the heart of everything we do, and through this partnership, we are able to fulfill our dream of making quality care accessible across Tennessee and beyond,” Monty McInturff, DVM, co-owner and president of TEH, said in an organizational release.³ “Dr Richard Wilhelm [DVM,] brings a deep understanding of the East Tennessee equine community, and we are excited to combine our expertise and passion.”

References

1. Covetrus® unveils newly expanded, state-of-the-art pharmaceutical compounding facility in Phoenix Area. News release. Covetrus. December 10, 2024. Accessed December 19, 2024. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/covetrus-unveils-newly-expanded-state-of-the-art-pharmaceutical-compounding-facility-in-phoenix-area-302326365.html?tc=eml_cleartime.
2. Virginia Veterinary Centers to expand with new ER & specialty hospital in Henrico (Short Pump), VA. News release. Virginia Veterinary Centers. December 6, 2024. Accessed December 19, 2024. [email]
3. Tennessee Equine Hospital expands network of care with fifth location. News release. Tennessee Equine Hospital. December 19, 2024. AccessedDecember 19, 2024. [email]