Clinic center: Schwarzman Animal Medical Center completes $125 million renovation, and other updates

Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (New York City, New York)

Earlier this month the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) announced it completed its 83,000 sq ft expansion and renovation. The final phase of the project resulted in a new emergency room and new facilities for cardiology, radiology, ophthalmology, neurology, and internal medical services.

The $125 million project took 4 years to complete, with the AMC first breaking ground in 2021. Since then, the hospital completed phased openings of various new facilities and features.

“Today is a landmark moment and a historic new chapter in AMC’s history,” Helen Irving, RN, MBA, president and CEO of the AMC, said in a news release.¹ “For over 115 years, AMC has been dedicated to providing unparalleled care to animals and their families and to leading the advancement of veterinary medicine through innovative clinical research and education. The new state-of-the-art facility will now match our brilliant medical team and enhances our ability to provide leading medical care to pet families 24/7—bringing us into the next 115 years.”

Dermatology for Animals (Knoxville, Tennessee)

Dermatology for Animals Knoxville recently opened its first location in Tennessee. The company now has 23 locations across 14 states. In 2020, the practice joined Thrive Pet Healthcare.

The new facility will be led by Danielle Nolitt, DVM,a graduate of the University of Tennessee. According to Dermatology for Animals, Nolitt is interested in autoimmune skin diseases, allergies, otology, carbon dioxide laser procedures, and equine dermatology.

“Skin and ear problems are chronic conditions best managed early in the disease process,” Nolitt said in an organizational release.² “Our goal is to give pet owners answers, discuss options and provide a clear plan for helping their pets feel their best long term, not limiting care to temporary fixes.”

Zoetis Virtual Laboratory expansion

Through a partnership with VitalRADS, a teleradiology service earlier this year, Zoetis expanded its diagnostic platform, the Zoetis Virtual Laboratory. VitalRADS offers teleradiology reading services for all species. According to Zoetis, routine results are usually available within 3 hours. For urgent cases, STAT reports are available in less than 1 hour. However, dedicated workflows for echocardiogram studies are usually read by the next business day.

The VitalRADS network includes specialists in radiology, cardiology, dentistry, and neurology who can interpret radiography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasonography (including echocardiography), nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography/CT, and electrocardiograms.

“Our goal is to empower veterinarians with world-class diagnostics that improve clinic workflow and patient outcomes,” Abhay Nayak, president for global diagnostics at Zoetis, said in a company press release.³

References

1. Schwarzman Animal Medical Center completes a four-year, 83,000-square-foot, $125 million transformation. News release. Schwarzman Animal Medical Center. December 9, 2025. Accessed December 22, 2025.
2. Knoxville pet owners now have a new local option for specialized skin and allergy care. News release. Thrive Pet Healthcare. December 4, 2025. Accessed December 22, 2025.
3. Zoetis expands virtual laboratory with 24/7 VitalRADS teleradiology service. News release. Zoetis. Accessed December 22, 2025.