Acknowledgments
Introduction
Section One: Project Planning
1. The Evolution of Veterinary Hospital Design
2. The Dream Hospital
3. Defining the Scope of the Project
4. Project Budgeting
5. Leasehold Practices: Choosing the Right Space
6. Adaptive Reuse Projects
7. Freestanding Buildings: Choosing the Right Land
8. Strategies for Remodels and Additions
9. Project Timeline
Section Two: An Overview of Hospital Design
10. The Fear Free
SM Design Movement
11. Four Features of Good Hospital Design
12. Biological Risk Management
13. AAHA Accreditation Standards
14. Branding and Curb Appeal
15. Transparency in the Hospital
16. Generational Dynamics in the Workplace
17. Planning for Growth and Future Expansion
18. Sustainable Design
19. Basic Rules of Floor Plan Design—Small Hospitals
20. Basic Rules of Floor Plan Design—Large Hospitals
21. Specialty/Referral Hospitals
22. Emergency Hospitals
23. Feline Hospitals
24. Equine and Large Animal Hospitals
25. Mixed Animal Hospitals
Section Three: The Design of Veterinary Spaces
26. Reception Areas
27. Exam Rooms
28. Laboratory, Pharmacy, and Charting
29. Treatment Areas
30. Intensive Care Unit
31. Dental Services
32. Diagnostic Imaging
33. Specialty Imaging
34. Oncology
35. Additional Specialty Services
36. The Surgery Zone
37. Physical Rehabilitation
38. Animal Housing
39. General Wards
40. Isolation Wards
41. Ancillary Services
42. Hospital Support Spaces
Section Four: Building Systems and Finishes
43. HVAC Design
44. Plumbing Design
45. Medical Gas Design
46. Noise Control
47. Lighting Design
48. Flooring
49. Walls and Ceilings
50. Doors and Windows
51. Color Palettes
52. Furnishings
53. Equipment Coordination
Section Five: Construction and Occupancy
54. Regulatory Requirements
55. Project Delivery Methods
56. Estimating Versus Bidding
57. The Construction Process
58. The Jobsite
59. Project Closeout
60. Post Move-in—Warranties and Maintenance
61. The Dos and Don’ts and Tales from the Trenches
Conclusion: The Future of Veterinary Care
References
Index
About the Authors