Author | Mark R. Hafen, AIA

Is bigger always better? I don't think so. With size come building and maintenance expensesforever. Look at what you need in your new veterinary clinic, plan accordingly and get creative.

General vs. specialty, corporate vs. private, large vs. small-these hospitals represent two very different directions you could take when building your new practice.

A treasure trove of veterinary architecture wisdom is a click away.

I usually don't do spays or neuters on my own pets, so you shouldn't consider designing your own hospital. Here are more veterinary design don'ts.