Burtons veterinary practice design service supported the journey of this clinic, sharing the ups and downs of starting a new practice and future-proofing their success.

 

Taking the leap to start your own independent veterinary clinic is daunting. From choosing the premises, securing funding, selecting the right equipment, planning workflows for your team and patients, and completing the project on time and on budget.

Jason, founder and head Veterinary Surgeon at Whisker and Woof in Blackheath, tells us about the challenges and rewards of bringing his small veterinary clinic design dream to life.

Working with his local equipment expert, Dan, and our experienced design team, Jason shared his main motivation for stepping away from employment, to become a clinic founder, “I wanted to be autonomous in my decision making and to be able to practice the medicine I really want to be able to practice” – this desire for clinical freedom is a powerful motivator for many veterinary professionals in the UK.

Creating a future-proof veterinary clinic

Once Jason found the right premises and funding, his journey towards independence began.

He knew the type of environment he wanted to create for his patients, their owners, and his team. Working closely together, we needed to balance calm interior design styling and workflow efficiency when planning the veterinary practice design layout. 

Thoughtful design and careful consideration of workflows in the early stages make daily life easier for the team for years to come. And just as important is the patient and pet owner experience; “the clients really love coming here and the pets feel reassured and calm in the practice space.”

Working with Burtons practice design service

Turning floor plans into a functional space is when founder Jason leaned on the experience and expertise of the Burtons practice design team.

Jason said “I chose Burtons because they're an established brand in the veterinary sector and I like the one-stop shop approach where I could go to one supplier and essentially kit out the whole practice. They were very personal and able to provide everything from the design and installation of the kennels through to endoscopy equipment.”

The home of veterinary equipment

For over 40 years, practices have trusted Burtons to deliver everything, under one roof – from initial design, layout planning, equipment selection, fitting, and after-sales support.
With many products designed, built, and supported here in the UK, practices can benefit from:

  • Faster delivery 
  • Support on-site from our equipment experts
  • Lower lifetime costs
  • Friendly, telephone support
  • A sustainable, long-term partner, from talking through those first ideas to supporting ongoing equipment maintenance

Backed by our price match promise and revenue-generating options, to keep costs under control, taking your first steps to create your perfect practice starts here.

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