Hospital Design
Massachusetts veterinary hospital goes green
Heal Veterinary Clinic recently transitioned into an environmentally-friendly facility, powered by a brand-new solar electric system.
Start with a dream
Dream big, then trim your plan as needed and get your best hospital possible.
Upscale barn aesthetic serves up modern medicine
Warmth and charm welcome clients like family into this quick-growing Connecticut mixed animal practice.
Reunited: Putting all services under one roof
A much-needed renovation and addition put this specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in the digs they deserve—and earned them top honors as the over 8000-square-feet Hospital of the Year.
News wrap-up: This week’s veterinary headlines, plus our 2021 Hospital Design Competition winners
Check out this week’s highlights.
Hospital expansion also builds community
A local fixture’s exponential growth offers better care for all.
dvm360 announces 2021 Hospital Design Competition winners
Top honors went to Fenton River Animal Hospital in Stafford Springs, Connecticut, and VCA West Coast Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital in Fountain Valley, California.
dvm360’s top Hospital Design articles of 2020
Check out our top 10 most-viewed hospital design (HD) stories this year.
Have fun, will build
Creative elements tie together this Louisiana charmer.
Striving to pay it forward
Building a new hospital created more opportunities for career growth as well as better care for the community.
Want to build your dream hospital? Consider financing and cost structure first
If you are looking to build a new veterinary hospital or renovate an existing facility, make sure you first understand the financial factors that can make—or break—your project.
News wrap-up: This week's headlines plus our 2021 Hospital Design Competition is open
Check out this week's top headlines.
Top trends in veterinary practices for 2021
The year may be coming to a close, but it has brought lasting changes affecting how veterinary hospitals must operate to succeed in 2021.
Your design tells a story
A modern tale with a nod to the past.
Enter the 2021 dvm360 Hospital Design Competition
Send us your entry by January 2, 2021, and your hospital could be featured in an issue of dvm360 magazine!
Tips for completing your 2021 dvm360 Hospital Design Competition entry
Entering your veterinary practice into the dvm360 Hospital Design Competition is a bit laborious. Be sure to use your time wisely by avoiding these common mistakes.
Hospital design: A touch of old, a bunch of new
Better flow and more space enhance the existing charm of this Washington veterinary practice.
Veterinary hospital design honed by experience
Nearly 40 years of practice ownership gave this veterinarian a clear picture of what he wanted in his brand-new facility.
Designing your veterinary hospital for social distancing
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospital architects and designers are suggesting ways to better enable social distancing within the clinic.
From the trenches: Lessons learned by a veterinary architect
A long-time veterinary architect shares some important lessons she has learned about veterinary hospital design over the course of her career.
Evidence-based design: How the built environment can encourage healing
Studies in human hospitals have shown that a facility’s design has a tremendous effect on both patient health and staff performance and well-being. It’s true in veterinary hospitals, too.
Why convert an existing building into a veterinary hospital?
Are you looking to open your own practice? One way to do it while cutting costs and protecting the environment is to repurpose an existing structure into a veterinary hospital.
5 Ways to cut costs with your veterinary hospital build or renovation
Planning a practice renovation or building a new hospital is a massive undertaking. Here are 5 ways you can save on construction costs for your project.
Calm California vibes make for a low-stress veterinary hospital
Natural materials and lighting, a clean flow, and a warm design set the stage for a relaxing veterinary experience in this 2020 dvm360 Hospital Design Competition merit award–winning facility.
Considerations for adding a dedicated veterinary dental space
To create a sweet dental suite in your veterinary practice, think about your options before diving in.
Hospital design: Banking on a good plan
A building as secure as an old bank, vaults and all, is sure to make for a quiet, stress-free veterinary practice.
Setting the table for service
Topnotch veterinary care deserves a topnotch facility to match.
Alexa, turn the electricity back on!
Consider these factors if you’re thinking of purchasing an electrical backup generator for your veterinary hospital.
The organized hospital (yes, it is possible)
Your veterinary practice may not be cluttered (or maybe it is), but that doesn’t mean it’s organized. Take these tips and make your space more efficient, attractive and tranquil.
Stepping up your boarding game
If you’re considering adding boarding facilities in your veterinary practice, here are some tips for improving accommodations while also marketing your services.