Hospital Design

Maybe your state doesn’t enforce hazardous drug compounding rules today, but you never know when that might change. And the rules of USP <800> protect your veterinary hospital’s patients and staff as well as the environment. Learn more and consider whether your protocols and areas could use a redesign.

With 15 years at two previous strip-mall locations under his belt, Dr. Bradley Petersen turned Petersen Pet Hospital into the AAHA-certified, Fear Free practice of his dreams. His clients, patients and employees appreciate the Merit Award-winning hospital in this years 2019 dvm360 Hospital Design Competition.

Say bye to the junk. Declutter your practice. Spark joy in part one of this series that will help you learn that a streamlined practice is an efficient one!

Big ideas for a large veterinary hospital paid off for an Illinois architecture firm, whose designs earned one of two 2019 Hospital of the Year awards, this one for more than 8,000 square feet.

Submitting your hospital to the Hospital Design Competition is a long, laborious project. Make sure you're using your time wisely by avoiding these common mistakes.

From tiny tweaks on existing clinics to building from the ground up, here are the 10 most-read veterinary hospital design articles from the past year.

What takes veterinary hospital design from good to great? Small details like these.

Its true that veterinary practices earn more per square foot through medicine than through boarding, grooming or retail. But its also true that veterinarians can make good money on pet services. (And where do you think all those boarders will go for their veterinary care?)

Only you can choose the People's Choice championbut hurryvoting ends March 31.

Are you wavering on the decision to come to the design conference? This chart will help you out.

From the hotel-like lobby to the cat and dog alcoves, find out how this emergency and referral hospital renovated their space into a stress-free environment for clients, staff and, most importantly, pets.

Here are the most common questions we receive each year-and answers that will help you build a stellar entry notebook.

Only you can crown the People's Choice champion. Voting ends March 31st.

With use of ancillary services on the rise, these additions could really help your practice shine.

Pet Emergency Clinic & Referral Center of Spokane, Washington, sheds some light on what makes their new space great.

The economic recession pushed down veterinary clinic construction costs. Now theyre on the rise again, but architect Dan Chapel, AIA, says thats a good thing. Say what?!

Small touch-ups and an objective look at your space will go a long way in getting an associate or other potential practice buyer interested.

Make sure clients fur babies and human babies are both getting the best experience out of your veterinary clinic by installing a childrens play area.

Award winners! Storage! Germs! Check out the articles you couldnt get enough of this year.

A euthanasia garden might be the key to a peaceful goodbye when your veterinary clients face parting with a beloved pet.

Ahh the whimsical tune of a circular saw the rhythmic pounding of a hammer driving a nail. Dust, caulk and drywallwhat's not to love? If your veterinary team doesn't share your enthusiasm, read on.

Veterinary architect Heather Lewis is here to remind the veterinary world that even mans closest of animal companions still sees, smells, hears and experiences vary differently in crucial ways. Keeping that truth in mind helps immensely when it comes to designing a low-stress environment.

Put a little pep into your practice with personalized boarding suites your veterinary clients will love.

Paintings and other creative expression can bring pops of color and show off your veterinary hospitals style.

The 2016 Hospital Design Supplement has the tools and tips to help you hone your design vision.

Only you can crown the People's Choice champion. Voting ends March 31st.

Anyone NOT want cooler surgery lights or better task lighting? Advances in lighting could make these reasonable updates for your veterinary practice.

Peek inside the 2016 Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Competition Merit Award-winning hospitals, and stay tuned in coming months to learn more about them.