Today's Veterinary Practice

JUL-AUG 2011

Today's Veterinary Practice provides comprehensive information to keep every small animal practitioner up to date on companion animal medicine and surgery as well as practice building and management.

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PRACTICE BUILDING Successful Remodeling Heather E. Lewis, AIA, NCARB A veterinary hospital is more than a shell to house a practice. It is an important physical reflection of your practice philosophy. U ndertaking a renovation can be a huge financial and emotional leap, but it is also your opportunity to create a space that helps you practice better, more efficient medicine while increasing your revenue. Benefits of Renovating While there are no firm studies on the benefits of renovating, most of our clients report that they see about a 20% increase in revenue after a renovation. There are no guarantees, but veterinarians who take the risk to renovate usually grow their practices. Another good reason to renovate is the opportunity to energize and revitalize; even small changes can help you operate more efficiently and bring new life to your practice. A well-planned and executed remodel can go a long way toward projecting the same image of vitality, growth, and success that a brand new hospital can demonstrate. Making Renovation Decisions There are many factors that come into play when deciding to undertake a renovation, including cost, return on investment, how close you are to retirement, and whether or not you wish to grow your practice or add new services in the future. It is important to consider how much to undertake; your project can be anything from simply revamping your reception area to a full-scale overhaul of your hospital’s floor plan. Elements from the following categories can be mixed and matched to create the approach that best fits your needs and your practice philosophy. Choose a renovation project that makes the most sense for your practice, and give priority to changes that will help your bottom line. 68 Today’s Veterinary Practice July/August 2011 Mark L. Wright Photography Atrium area between adopt-a-pet center and retail area at Carriage Hills Animal Hospital & Pet Resort in Montgomery, Alabama

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