Thoughtful Design
A great hospital can only start from a great floor plan. Also, carefully consider the materials you choose as these will not only look aesthetically pleasing, but can also deliver many practical benefits.
Your veterinary practice should be designed to have adequate space for your veterinary team, patients, and equipment. There should be separate areas for different procedures, including surgery, examination, and recovery, to minimize noise and disturbances.
Think about how you want to incorporate and communicate your values and philosophy to your clients too. It can often help you decide how to lay out your practice.
Dedicated Spaces for Cats and Dogs
A trend that is becoming more popular than ever is having separate and dedicated areas for different animals.
Try to create separate entrances and waiting areas to ensure a stress-free welcome. Dogs and Cats have different stress triggers and needs so having dedicated wards, and specialized treatment areas are now considered best practice.
These designated spaces provide a comfortable and controlled environment for patients, allowing for more efficient treatment, monitoring and better surgical outcomes
"Competitors in general wanted to call in architects and go to all these lavish means, just to create what CASCO Pet was able to do in a few months!"JEROD VANNATTER
Reduce Noise
A significant issue in a veterinary clinic that can cause anxiety for animals – and make for a stressful and uncomfortable work environment as well – is excessive noise.
While once considered part and parcel of treating animals, vet clinics are increasingly looking at ways to reduce the impact of noise. A thoughtfully designed floor plan, the use of sound-absorbing materials, a reduction in the use of noise-amplifying stainless steel, particularly for patient containment, can all help to control noise levels.
By implementing sound-absorbing materials such as glass kennels and walls and acoustic panels, as well as minimizing equipment noise, you can significantly reduce noise and, with it, stress levels. This creates a calm environment that promotes faster healing and enhances the overall well-being of patients and the veterinary team.
You can tell patients feel more secure and private in their CASCO kennels, with less interference from noisy and nosy neighbors. This is reassuring for us, our clients and most importantly, our patients!Michael Lazaris
Incorporate Natural Light
In addition to choosing a soothing colour palette, the incorporation of natural, controllable lighting can greatly enhance the ambiance of a veterinary clinic. Maximizing the use of natural light not only reduces the reliance on artificial lighting but also offers numerous benefits for both patients and staff.
Sunlight has been proven to positively impact mood and well-being, creating a sense of calm and serenity. When designing clinic spaces, consider large windows, skylights, or light tubes to allow ample natural light to flood the rooms. This not only creates a visually appealing environment but also helps regulate circadian rhythms, promoting healthier sleep patterns and overall improved patient recovery.
Controllable LEDs for a Calmer Environment
Moreover, incorporating controllable lighting systems allows for customization and flexibility. By utilizing adjustable lighting fixtures, such as dimmable LED lights, you can tailor the lighting to specific areas or procedures. Bright, well-lit spaces are ideal for examination and treatment rooms, while softer, warmer lighting can be used in recovery areas to create a cosy and relaxed atmosphere.
By striking a balance between natural light and controllable artificial lighting, you can design veterinary clinics that provide a calm and comforting environment for patients and veterinary teams. This attention to lighting design not only improves the overall aesthetics of the clinic but also contributes to the well-being and healing of the animals in your care.
The add-ons that come with CASCO’s clinical housing are a huge bonus. No one else has heating elements, lights and other features that support the day-to-day operations of a vet hospital.Dana Novara
Adopting Fear Free Disciplines and Products
Fear Free practices focus on creating a calm and positive environment, which significantly reduces fear, anxiety, and stress in animals.
When animals are calm and cooperative, veterinarians can perform more thorough examinations and procedures. Fear Free techniques allow for a more comprehensive assessment of the animal's health, leading to more accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
By integrating Fear Free principles and recognized products into the design and operation of your veterinary clinic, you create an environment that promotes positive interactions between patients, and veterinary teams
WELLKennels have been designed in collaboration with veterinarians to meet the highest standards and are both Fear Free and ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine) certified.
CASCO Pet’s WELLKennels are a revolutionary breakthrough in veterinary animal housing. The benefits they offer over traditional cages are awesome and truly speak to the Fear Free principles we promote globally.Dr Marty Becker
How we can help
We can work with you, your architects or designers to create exceptional environments that offers both outstanding patient care but also become a space your staff will truly cherish and value.
Our design experts can provide you with floor plans, renders and even a 3D walk-thru to enable you to maximize your space and visualize your new practice before it is even built.
Great people and great service. Complete professionals and experts at what they do. No high-pressure sales, but a desire to understand the vision of the practice and see how they can help.Chris Dietrich