When Sandusky, Ohio, veterinarian Dr. Michael E. Metroka commemorated his practice's 75th anniversary in February, he had reasons to believe it might be the nation's oldest that has operated continuously "within the same four walls."

Salt Lake CitY — Veterinary clients anywhere near Utah's capital don't have to drive hundreds of miles anymore to the nearest specialty referral hospital.

Atlanta — If this southern metropolis keeps growing the way it has the last few years, "we'll soon be calling Chattanooga a suburb," says veterinarian Nicholas W. Petty, who has practiced in the Buckhead area near downtown Atlanta since 1976.

Shadyside, Pa. — Believed to be the first in this region, a veterinary practice has gone green.

Waltham, Mass. - 10/23/07 - A local veterinary hospital is implementing a $4.5-million project that will dobule its staff, add more than half a dozen new specialties and improve its focus on patient care.

When the owner was selling, these three musketeers—er, associates—knew they would buy his hospital to make sure they kept working together.

A pre-existing gem, new-to-you building can be an architectural gem. Here's a look at how two practices preserved the charm of historic homes -- and met the growing needs of their businesses.

While you may think all the action takes place inside your hospital, the front of your facility is hard at work speaking on your behalf. The question is, what's it saying? "Come on in"—or "Go away"?

These three PDFs will show you how three hospital designers maximized every square inch available to fit everything into an odd or very small shape.