| Divide and conquer
| Clearly separating practice functions set the tone for VCA Arroyo Animal Hospital--and created a unique design feature. Then the design team added a superbly crafted 7,850 square-foot floor plan and thoughtfully chosen materials, securing the 2005 Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year award. | |  MORE ARTICLES
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| A look at the judging
| | An inside look at the judging for the Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Competition | | | A tale of two practices
| | Dr. Steven Dunbar merged a general practice and a 24-hour emergency center into one new building. And the consistent, attractive use of color; high-quality materials; impressive client-interaction areas; and more helped Yorba Regional Animal Hospital in Anaheim, Calif., rise to the top in Veterinary Economics annual design competition. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Nice curves
| | Dr. Keith Hilinski sought an upscale look when designing his 6,500-square-foot facility. | | | Animal Hospital of Humble
| | This Texas hospital is anything but modest and can boast the client growth to prove it. | | | Pouncey Tract Veterinary Hospital in Glen Allen, Va.
| | Dr. Brad Zubowsky had a plan to own two hospitals ... | | | The whole enchilada
| | A humble-sized facility loaded with extras, Atascocita Animal Hospital in Humble, Texas, is the 2007 Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year. | | | Blending past and present
| | Using two historic buildings and a modern design, this hospital successfully honors the past, while stepping into the future. | | | Squeezing in more
| | Two detail-oriented doctors, technological advances, and a tight floor plan combine at Harden Ranch Veterinary Hospital. The result: 10 pounds of practice in an 8-pound space. | | | Small-practice warmth; big-time convenience
| | The goal: Build a facility big enough to accommodate future growth without losing the small-practice feel. The result: Alexandria Veterinary Clinic PetCare Center in Alexandria, Minn., a warm practice that's built to last. | | | Putting your heart in your practice
| | Dr. Tim McAughan, a 1978 graduate of Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine, is no stranger to buying and building facilities. In 1985, he started a practice in a retail center, then moved it to a new facility. In 1997, he bought a second practice in a retail center in Spring, Texas. That, too, needed a freestanding home, he says. | | | Piecing together a seamless practice
| | Combining three pieces of land let the owners of Animal Clinic East achieve three design goals: to increase the number of exam rooms, develop a facility they could show off to clients, and build in comfortable workspaces for team members. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Under one roof
| | Before, Drs. Scott McLelland and Charles Sleeth practiced in an 1,800-square-foot facility with a thriving boarding service, but they needed a new space. The building couldn't accommodate their growing practice—and the boarding facility was located across the parking lot with its own receptionist, separate from the clinic. | | | A clear advantage
| | Moving from a 3,500-square-foot facility to an 8,500-square-foot facility allowed Dr. Scott Linick, FAVD, to merge with another practice, hire two doctors, and add 7,000 new patients to his team's workload. | | | New hospital reuses, recycles from the old
| | Temporary space, recycled materials, and the passing away of a family member: How one family pulled through and triumphed with their Hospital Design Merit Award winner. | | | Swapping space
| | When neighbors closed the door on expansion, Washtenaw Veterinary Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich., negotiated a lot | | | Only in Boca
| | Some might consider it over the top. But an affluent client base made high-end, luxury design a must for the owners of Calusa Veterinary Center in Boca Raton, Fla. | | | Everything's bigger in Texas
| | A large group of owners pooled money over a long period of time to build the Emergency Animal Clinic of Collin County, serving four cities. | | | A high-tech practice prairie style
| | After 50 years in one location, West Suburban Veterinary Associates is poised for 50 more years of success in a new facility with a meticulous floor plan and cutting-edge technology. | | | Deep in the heart of Texas
| | A facility that includes regional architectural elements and projects warmth and southern hospitality, Crossroads Animal Clinic in Houston is an example of what you can achieve with design. | | | Modern facility, farmhouse charm
| | For 34 years, the doctors at Gunbarrel Veterinary Clinic in Boulder, Colo., cared for pets out of an old farmhouse. The building consisted of two exam rooms, a cramped treatment area, and a noisy kennel that shared a wall with an exam room. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Nice curves
| | Dr. Keith Hilinski sought an upscale look when designing his 6,500-square-foot facility. | | | Building a practice in the fast lane
| | Dr. Robert Goodman took an old car dealership and turned it into his dream practice. | | | Case study: Marketing your hospital's name
| | How one veterinary clinic rebranded and changed its name. | | | Animal Hospital of Humble
| | This Texas hospital is anything but modest and can boast the client growth to prove it. | | | Michigan Veterinary Specialists in Southfield, Mich.
| | Dr. Dan Lorimer, DACVO, wanted his specialty practice to look professional. For that, he needed respectable neighbors. To attract those neighbors, he bought six acres and built a 40,000-square-foot building—which was not his hospital. | | | Pouncey Tract Veterinary Hospital in Glen Allen, Va.
| | Dr. Brad Zubowsky had a plan to own two hospitals ... | | | The grass is greener
| | Dr. Charles Pullen first heard the news from his daughter Lindsey. | | | Under one roof
| | Before, Drs. Scott McLelland and Charles Sleeth practiced in an 1,800-square-foot facility with a thriving boarding service, but they needed a new space. The building couldn't accommodate their growing practice—and the boarding facility was located across the parking lot with its own receptionist, separate from the clinic. | | | An oasis of tranquility
| | Dr. Gary Gallerstein knows that when clients bring their pets to the veterinarian, they're stressed out—and so are the pets. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Meeting of the minds
| | Planning, practice, and attention to detail make this Campbell, Calif., multi-location specialty practice stand out. And they're not done yet. | | | Michigan Veterinary Specialists in Southfield, Mich.
| | Dr. Dan Lorimer, DACVO, wanted his specialty practice to look professional. For that, he needed respectable neighbors. To attract those neighbors, he bought six acres and built a 40,000-square-foot building—which was not his hospital. | | | A gutted building finds new life
| | Dr. Mona Rosenberg worked with her Southern California Realtor for several years until she found the perfect space. | | | Only in Boca
| | Some might consider it over the top. But an affluent client base made high-end, luxury design a must for the owners of Calusa Veterinary Center in Boca Raton, Fla. | | | Measure twice, cut once ... planning ahead pays off
| | One doctor's dedication to creating a solid business plan and the perfect floor plan pays off for Superior Animal Hospital and Boarding Suites in Superior, Wis. | | | Everything's bigger in Texas
| | A large group of owners pooled money over a long period of time to build the Emergency Animal Clinic of Collin County, serving four cities. | | | Achieving a warm, urban design
| | This facility offers a mix of holistic and Western medicine. A warm, calming, and artistic atmosphere. And enough space for the specialty medical team to care for pets and their owners. | | | A cutting-edge look for cutting-edge care
| | The key goals: A modern design that reflects the state-of-the-art specialty care the team provides. A good experience for visiting clients. And a facility that's comfortable for team members—and makes them proud. | | | Five practices under one roof
| | When five specialty practices merged to create the Veterinary Referral Center of North Texas, they chose to keep their autonomy and design their own workspaces. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Bringing elegance to equine practice
| | The owners say they'd be happy to live in their new equine practice. Here's how they achieved this level of comfort. | | | Relishing the rustic charm
| | Drs. Lamar and Amber Crossland knew they wanted Sunset Canyon Veterinary Clinic in central Texas to appeal to long-time ranchers as well as to the Austin urbanites who’d fled the city for greener pastures in Dripping Springs, Texas. And the mixed animal practice also needed to accommodate a gamut of patients, from livestock to polo horses to pampered pooches. One last requirement: seamless movement between the large animal and small animal sides of the practice, because all staff members worked in both areas. | | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Hospital Design Planning Workbook: Stocking your new hospital
| | This checklist covers almost everything you'll need to make opening day a success. | | | Practice Profiles: Companion Class IV laser therapy (Sponsored by Litecure)
| | Class IV laser therapy is a profit center that empowers you to provide advanced care and market your practice as a state-of-the-art facility. | | | The 5 don'ts of equipment buying
| | Wishy-washy decisions on purchases and buying equipment you don't need can blow your budget. Save money by avoiding these mistakes. | | | Find the right level of comfort for every practice area
| | A chart to help you find the right level of comfort for the different areas in your practice. | | | What to put inside
| | Drains and air-return ducts may not seem sexy, but thoughtful choices about behind-the-scenes tools let your new practice work harder for you. | | | Handling heat and humidity
| | You want to build a safe, comfortable work environment. Not too hot. Not too cold. Here's how to make sure your facility is "just right." | | | Check features when buying a radiograph
| | Buying the right radiograph machine takes research. Dr. David S. Biller, Dipl. ACVR, a radiology professor at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., suggests you consider these factors when choosing a unit: | | | Is an ultrasound machine a 'sound' investment for your practice?
| | You'd probably like to own an ultrasound machine, but before spending your hard-earned money, take time to determine whether you really need and will use one. "Ultrasound is to soft tissues what radiographs are to the bone, and we certainly see more soft tissue injuries than we do bone injuries," says Dr. Tracy Turner, Professor of Large Animal Surgery at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minn. "You can't live without an ultrasound machine if you do lots of reproduction and lameness work. And it's also useful for visualizing the heart, lungs, pleural cavity, intestines, and other internal organs." | | | Need to dispose of your old computer?
| | Your new computer is humming on your desk. So what do you do with the old one collecting dust in the corner? | | | MORE ARTICLES
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| Building a practice in the fast lane
| | Dr. Robert Goodman took an old car dealership and turned it into his dream practice. | | | Deep in the heart of Texas
| | A facility that includes regional architectural elements and projects warmth and southern hospitality, Crossroads Animal Clinic in Houston is an example of what you can achieve with design. | | | A tale of two practices
| | Dr. Steven Dunbar merged a general practice and a 24-hour emergency center into one new building. And the consistent, attractive use of color; high-quality materials; impressive client-interaction areas; and more helped Yorba Regional Animal Hospital in Anaheim, Calif., rise to the top in Veterinary Economics annual design competition. | |
| Small space? Limited budget? Think big!
| | The careful design of this 3,010-square-foot hospital and the luxurious finishings belie the small footprint and reasonable price tag. | | | One site, two facilities, two project monitors
| | Setting goals for saving and developing a plan early helped these doctors develop the perfect new facility for West Park Animal Hospital just six inches away. | | | Delivering a modern profile
| | A new design that emphasizes natural light and delivers a commanding presence in the neighborhood led to a 40 percent increase in business for the 5,750-square-foot Century Veterinary Group in Los Angeles. | | | MORE ARTICLES
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