Merit Award Winners in the 2024 Hospital Design 360 Competition by dvm360

We are thrilled to announce that Chi Animal Hospital has been named as one of three Merit award winners (over 8000 sq ft) in the 2024 Hospital Design 360 Competition by dvm360. This prestigious recognition celebrates our commitment to excellence through our veterinary hospital design, highlighting the quality and uniqueness of our facility's layout, décor, and amenities. Winning this award is a testament to our dedication to creating a space that serves our clients, patients, and staff effectively. We are proud to be part of a group that sets a new benchmark for excellence in veterinary care design.

Here are their words as to why we stood out in the category of veterinary hospitals larger than 8000 sq ft:

“Chi Animal Hospital opted for an open floor plan to facilitate teamwork and create a calm and welcoming environment. The hospital also opted not to have a traditional waiting room so they can escort pets directly to an exam room to help minimize their stress and noise. For Chi Animal Hospital, noise control was crucial; their walls are triple insulated, and offsite phone answer systems help reduce stress-inducing sounds. The recovery wards have sound-dampening glass walls that allow pets to see what is happening and quietly hear staff but not be disturbed.

The hospital also serves as a teaching hospital for Chi University and regularly hosts tours for veterinary professionals from around the globe. The hospital’s design allows those professionals to see how seriously the facility considers staff and client well-being, enabling them to leave with ideas of how to make their own clinics less stressful. The hospital also contains smart speakers to enable seamless communication between staff and clients without leaving pets alone. Along with the details for the medical spaces, the team created a comfort room with a Zen garden that serves as a serene place for end-of-life care. The hospital also focused on being environmentally friendly with solar panels, dimmable LED lighting, and motion sensors to promote sustainability and well-being.”