BDA

Emergency/Critical Care

Building Design for Animals

Emergency and Critical Care veterinary hospitals are unique design challenges. No other kind of animal clinic has such specific requirements for efficient staff circulation and work flow. Medically intensive over a wide range of procedures, this animal care facility needs to accommodate patients presenting with everything from simple lacerations through severe trauma. Quick access to triage and surgical spaces, monitored recovery, ICU and isolation are essential.

Added to this are other needs such as security for staff in after-hours clinics. Careful and thoughtful planning early in the process is the best route to a successful and efficient hospital. BDA can be your experienced partner to help you make that happen.

Jim Clark, DVM, MBA
Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin

“After doing several previous projects using local architects, we chose BDA for a fairly complex remodel of a 24/7 emergency/specialty facility. Their remarkable veterinary-specific knowledge was a huge benefit, greatly simplifying the entire design process. We were impressed by the caliber of their team, including their attention to detail and excellent advice on everything from cabinetry to colors to HVAC design. Rather than taking a 'cookie cutter' approach, BDA listened to our suggestions to ensure we were happy with the end result. They also did an excellent job of staging the project so that we could remain operational throughout the entire construction process. An added bonus was that at the end of the day, their fees were no more than those of local architects with far less expertise in veterinary design and construction. - ”