Moving from a 3,500-square-foot facility to an 8,500-square-foot facility allowed Dr. Scott Linick, FAVD, to merge with another practice, hire two doctors, and add 7,000 new patients to his team's workload.

Swapping space Sep 19, 2007 By: Amanda Wolfe, Associate Editor

When neighbors closed the door on expansion, Washtenaw Veterinary Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich., negotiated a lot

A husband and wife team took a leasehold space in Simi Valley, Calif., and worked on it until they built a happy ending for Simi Valley Animal Hospital—one with satisfied clients and lots of growth.

Early planning and advance payments gave this hospital a financial edge. And this thinking has given the owners of South Suburban Animal Hospital in Perrysburg, Ohio, the freedom to focus on medicine in a new way.

A humble-sized facility loaded with extras, Atascocita Animal Hospital in Humble, Texas, is the 2007 Veterinary Economics Hospital of the Year.

One doctor's dedication to creating a solid business plan and the perfect floor plan pays off for Superior Animal Hospital and Boarding Suites in Superior, Wis.

A large group of owners pooled money over a long period of time to build the Emergency Animal Clinic of Collin County, serving four cities.

Using two historic buildings and a modern design, this hospital successfully honors the past, while stepping into the future.

After 50 years in one location, West Suburban Veterinary Associates is poised for 50 more years of success in a new facility with a meticulous floor plan and cutting-edge technology.