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hospital design
Exterior: Countryside Veterinary Hospital has grown from 5,000 square feet to nearly 15,000 square feet, with expansions that seamlessly blend old and new.
Modernize Design,
Constantly improving, evolving, and focusing on the pet above all, Countryside Veterinary Hospital in Chelmsford, Mass., sets the standard.
By sarah moser
uild it and they will come … for about 10 years. Beyond that point, buildings start to get run down, materials need updating, styles are outdated, and clients notice. That’s the thought behind the ever-changing designs at Countryside Veterinary hospital in Chelmsford, mass. “We used to have a big, beautiful movie theater in town that everyone loved going to,” says Dr. Brian holub. “But after a while the floors got sticky, the furniture started falling apart, and the modern design wasn’t so modern anymore. The theater owners didn’t do anything about it, and soon another theater came to town that was bigger and better, and the old theater got run out of business.” This progression made an impression on Dr. holub and helped shape his belief that to be a successful business owner, you have to constantly change, update, and renovate. Dr. holub has applied this philosophy to his practice, with three renovations and additions in just 21 years. “I know it’s an expensive way to
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Veterinary Economics - February 2012
Veterinary Economics - February 2012
Contents
Checking In
Get in Touch
Mailbox
Practice Management Q&A
Practice Tips
Click & Copy
Can This Practice Be Saved?
7 Ways to Give Dental Recommendations
Modernize Design, Maintain Clients
Marketplace
Hot Button
Veterinary Economics - February 2012
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