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Multi-Practice Veterinary Clinics

Managing multiple veterinary clinics can be a challenge, but we’re here to make it easier. At Planimal, we understand the unique needs of multi-practice owners. Our designs ensure each clinic enhances operational efficiency, fosters team well-being, and creates a welcoming atmosphere for clients, while staying true to your brand across all locations.

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How We Do It

At Planimal, we know every clinic in your network must reflect your overall brand while catering to the individual needs of each location. Here’s how we handle multi-location projects:

Initial Consultation

We start with a conversation about your business goals. We listen carefully to understand your specific needs, vision, and brand.

Custom Layout Planning

We design each location with the unique characteristics of the practice in mind, ensuring optimal flow and comfort.

Brand Unification

Our designs create a cohesive identity across locations so that clients feel the same welcoming experience every time they visit.

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Tailored Solutions for Your Network

We ensure your practice’s expansion is seamless, efficient, and true to your vision. Here’s why Planimal is the right fit for your multi-location clinics:

Consistency Across Locations

Our designs deliver a unified brand experience across all your locations, from interior layout to client experience.

Adaptable to Growth

We plan for the future, ensuring each space is flexible enough to grow as your practice expands.

Enhanced Efficiency

We focus on maximizing operational flow, improving productivity, and enhancing the client experience.

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What We Offer

Flexible Layouts

Flexible Layouts

Custom layouts tailored to each clinic, ensuring comfort and efficiency while staying true to your brand.

Coherent Brand Identity

Coherent Brand Identity

Consistent design across all locations that reflects your clinic’s unique personality.

3D Visualization

3D Visualization

See your space before we start building with detailed 3D models, ensuring everything aligns with your expectations.

Ready to optimize your multi-location veterinary practices?

Let’s talk about how we can create a unified design that works across all locations, helping your clinics grow seamlessly.

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FAQ

Discover the answers to frequently asked questions about our services for veterinary clinics.

I already have a construction contractor, how can I use your services?

Good news! The most important thing is to surround yourself with the best team for your project. Our expertise can complement that of your contractor depending on the services they offer.

  • If your contractor already has an in-house architecture team, our Bridging Documents service can add our veterinary architecture expertise to ensure optimal use of space.
  • If your contractor doesn’t have an in-house architecture team, or if you prefer not to use theirs, our Full Set of Plans service will be perfect for providing you with a comprehensive set of detailed plans.
The bank is asking for a construction cost, but the contractor needs plans to give me a price – I feel stuck between the chicken and the egg. What should I do? Where do I start?

Ah, the classic dilemma! Don’t worry, it’s a situation we often see, and we’ll help you sort it out. At the beginning of a project, it’s common not to have all the answers upfront. These answers will become clearer as we move forward with the project.

That said, starting the project with the confidence that we have the right financial framework is crucial. In some cases, we begin with our Studies and Analysis service, which allows us to explore several options and establish a rough cost estimate that can then be reviewed by your financial institution.

For startups (new businesses), we can also help you assemble an initial project budget. This will give you a high-level overview of expected costs for construction, equipment, furniture, IT, and professional fees. These estimates are based on similar projects and local comparables.

In all cases, the easiest way to clear things up is to meet and work through the issue together. The best way to proceed is by scheduling a short meeting.

You’re not local to my city/region, can I still use your services? How does it work?

The Planimal team is fully remote, with colleagues spread across North America, working in various time zones. We like to say that this makes it easier to help a wider range of veterinary practices with efficient layouts, and to help the industry evolve in its space designs.

Even though we’re not local to your municipality, we bring expert knowledge and surround ourselves with local professionals (architects, engineers, contractors) as needed, depending on the complexity of the project.

I’m not sure who I need to bring on board for my project.

It’s crucial to have the right team—no project is free from tough conversations or unexpected hurdles. But the key is knowing you can rely on your project team to support you throughout the journey. The architect acts as the conductor, coordinating the efforts of everyone toward the same goal. They’re an essential piece of the puzzle that makes up your project.

How much time will it take to get the plans?

It’s never too early to start the conversation with our professional team. Nothing breaks our heart more than having to turn down a project because we don’t have enough time—we often have a few months’ waitlist before we can start your project.

You can expect about 3 months for the design period of an interior fit-out and 5-6 months for a new build. Construction timelines will vary depending on project complexity and permit durations. We can help you establish a timeline once we know more about your project.

I have an existing clinic and I’m concerned that an expansion or renovation project will disrupt my operations. What do you recommend?

A project that affects your current environment will certainly have an impact on your daily operations. It’s crucial to fully understand the potential disruptions, and we address these considerations early in the design process.

There are many options: from a detailed project phasing plan to temporarily relocating to modular buildings, we will analyze the best solution for your situation and bring in the knowledge of other similar projects to help you make the best decision.