Hospital Design
dvm360's 2023 Hospital Design Competition is open for submissions
Two grand prize winners and up to 5 merit winners will be awarded.
Build your first veterinary hospital
Learn how to design a hospital that aligns with your mission, values, and culture
Hospital design with staff in mind
The 5 merit award winners of our 2022 Hospital Design Competition
Toronto welcomes membership-based veterinary hospital
Juno Veterinary debuts first membership-based practice in the Summerhill neighborhood
Saying aloha to Hawaii’s first emergency and specialty veterinary hospital
Veterinary Emergency + Referral Center is the 2022 Hospital of the Year for facilities over 8000-square-feet
PetMedic Urgent Care Vet Clinic to open second Maine location
This new location will continue to bridge the gap between emergency hospitals and family veterinarians
Dream team creates their ideal veterinary clinic
Married couple unites with designer and contractor to build award-winning facility in Texas
An inside look at Bond Vet's design
In a dvm360® interview, Philippa Pavia, VMD, details the modern elements of Bond Vet
Celebrating the 2022 Hospital Design Competition winners
An emergency veterinary center in Hawaii and an animal hospital in Texas earned top honors in the annual dvm360® contest
2 Ways veterinary hospital design impacts infection control
Heather E. Lewis, AIA, NCARB, AAA shares tips and tricks about hospital design as it relates to infection control
5 Key factors for choosing the best veterinary hospital location
Brad Sheasby and Vicki J. Pollard, AIA, NCARB, AAA, CVT share tips on lowering the cost of opening a new practice at the 2022 Fetch dvm360® conference in Kansas City, MO
Establishing a strong framework
Identifying organizational goals defines a clear path for a practice and lays a solid foundation for design conversations
Facility design can reduce stress, enhance healing
Functional and healthy facilities dramatically improve clinical outcomes
Total project budgeting
Potential expenses from 4 major categories should be considered to determine overall cost
Building a hospital: A jigsaw puzzle with more than 1 solution
Designing your veterinary hospital can feel like putting together a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle. For some, this can be an easy task, but for most of us, it’s daunting.
Announcing our winners of 2022 Hospital Design Competition
Veterinary Emergency & Referral Center by Ethos Vet Health in Hawaii and Cole Veterinary Hospital at Harmony in Texas earn top honors as veterinary hospitals of the year
AAHA expands care standards to Asia
The first Japanese practice earns accreditation, paving the way for others
Overnight emergency hospital to open in the Hamptons
This first of its kind all night veterinary hospital will open its doors this month to the Hamptons community
Nate Berkus redesigns an NYC animal hospital in collaboration with Amex and Dell
The enhanced interior and technical infrastructure of Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital provide a better client, patient, and staff experience
Don't overlook this aspect of handling hazardous drugs
Vicki Pollard, CVT, AIA, explains how hospital design factors into the safety of handling hazardous drugs
Hospital design for treating patients with cancer: USP Regulations
Learn key hospital design protocols to help protect patients and staff
dvm360® hosts the 2022 Hospital Design360® Competition
Entries are now being sought for best-in-class veterinary facility design across the country
Atlanta Humane Society to open new clinic with support from VCA Animal Hospitals
The new clinic will help provide families and pets in need access to care.
Convert an existing building into a veterinary hospital
Cut costs and help protect the environment by repurposing an existing structure for your practice.
Enter the 2022 dvm360® Hospital Design Competition
Send us your entry by May 15, 2022, and your hospital could be featured in an issue of dvm360® magazine
This week on dvm360: Premier Vet Alliance released its webinar program, plus more veterinary news
A sneak peek look at this week's highlights.
Benefits of design-build for creating the hospital of your dreams
Three of the most common project delivery methods explained, plus why choosing design-build is the way to go.
3 must-reads on hospital design
These 3 articles offer veterinary practice owners invaluable guidance on how to maximize clinic success and inclusivity through hospital design.
Designing an award-winning animal hospital
Thoughtful design choices focused on functionality enable this veterinary hospital to stand out among the crowd.
Minimalist design, maximum effect
Clean lines and comfortable spaces help clients, pets, and staff members relax at this upscale New York hospital.