Veterinary hospitals, clinics and pet-friendly spaces are largely designed with client comfort in mind, as they should be. In fact, more industries should be taking cues from just how service-centric these environments typically are.
Accessibility and customer experience are more than just ideas, they’re buzzwords at this point. But once you start to look at these things through the lens of an owner with mobility issues, or a pet that might be easily overstimulated in stressful new situations, you can start to see the empathetic reasons behind a lot of hospital and clinic design trends as of late.
Adding elements to the blueprints that one might not have thought of a few years ago, like garage bays to allow for accessibility during bad weather, multi-use spaces that can serve both pets and their owners, and drive-thru service offerings with prescription pickup options for veterinary clients.
However, the special considerations that you make for your customers should be personalized – there’s not a one-size-fits-all approach to accessibility. After all, your clinic is unique, just like the pets you take care of.
So, how do you go about designing spaces that put animals first?
With years of experience to show for ourselves, Hover Architecture has sharpened our skills and learned how to cater to a variety of specific, individualized industries – from car washes to storage facilities to veterinary offices and so much more. That means we’re adaptable, and we’re used to becoming experts in a variety of extremely specified spaces.
Take a look at some of the animal-focused solutions that Hover has developed already:
Hyper Doggy III – Resort for Dogs
Hyper Doggy III Resort approached us to design and plan their brand-new luxurious retreat, created exclusively for dogs – we were thrilled to take on the challenge. Combining our passion for design with our love for animals, it has truly felt like a dream project!
Spot Wash – Car and Dog Wash
We transformed an existing six-bay self-serve wash in Northglenn, CO into two fully-automatic car washes, two dog washes, and a supplemental storage space. With our expertise, this project now showcases Spot Wash’s ability to provide clean cars, clean paws, and optimal customer experience and level of service.
Choosing Hover means gaining a partner with an unwavering commitment to quality and design. Our comprehensive, unique approach takes you beyond the scope of a traditional architectural firm, ensuring a smoother journey towards making your design dreams a reality.