Hospital Design

Just four years after opening a large award-winning facility, these doctors at Upstate Veterinary Specialists in Greenville, S.C., built again and doubled their space.

Early planning and advance payments gave this hospital a financial edge. And this thinking has given the owners of South Suburban Animal Hospital in Perrysburg, Ohio, the freedom to focus on medicine in a new way.

Early planning and advance payments gave this hospital a financial edge. And this thinking has given the owners of South Suburban Animal Hospital in Perrysburg, Ohio, the freedom to focus on medicine in a new way.

A humble-sized facility loaded with extras, Atascocita Animal Hospital in Humble, Texas, is the 2007 Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year.

A humble-sized facility loaded with extras, Atascocita Animal Hospital in Humble, Texas, is the 2007 Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year.

How one hospital design winner suprised his family with the big news.

After 42 years in the same location, Grady Veterinary Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, has a fresh face but maintains its old spirit.

After 42 years in the same location, Grady Veterinary Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, has a fresh face but maintains its old spirit.

Perfect timing, expert advice, and the owner's eye for bargains make the new facility for Animal Emergency & Critical Care of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Va., a source of client satisfaction-and financial success.

More boarding, flat-screen monitors and Southwestern colors: Judges sized up the competition in the first day.

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.

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.

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 large group of owners pooled money over a long period of time to build the Emergency Animal Clinic of Collin County, serving four cities.

You don't have to redo your entire exam room to change the look and feel. Really, you don't. One of these 10 changes, each starting under $500, might just do the trick.

Using two historic buildings and a modern design, this hospital successfully honors the past, while stepping into the future.

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.

Here are five more earth-friendly steps to make your dream practice a green one.

A new facility brings more space and capacity-and higher costs. Think about how you'll adjust now, so you spend more time enjoying your facility and less time worrying about paying for it.

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.

Worksheet to estimate revenue generation for new hospital

Here's a look at the features the judges applauded at this year's Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Competition-and a look at what they'd do differently.

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."

Use these guidelines to balance appearance, cost, and durability when you choose interior building materials.

From the windows to the walls, smart construction leads to big energy savings.

The first step: Figure out what type of client you are. Then choose an architect whose strengths match your needs.

The entrants in the Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Competition represent the best practices built every year. Check out these lessons learned from their designs.

A chart to help you find the right level of comfort for the different areas in your practice.