Specialist veterinary architects and animal hospital contractors delivering ground-up construction, interior remodels, and exterior renovations across Middle Tennessee, one team from first sketch to grand opening.
Nashville Veterinary Clinic Construction & Design-Build Contractors
- ★ AIA Recognized Firm
- AGC Member
- Best Architects The Tennessean
- Best Builders Nashville Scene
Veterinary Hospital Design Architects
Design Build Partners is proud to have designed and built numerous veterinary practices such as Carothers Parkway Veterinary Clinic in Brentwood TN and Richland Animal Clinic in the Belle Meade area of Nashville. We are both commercial contractors and architects with experience in animal facilities. Whether it is an animal clinic, veterinary surgery facility, hospital, pet resort, dog and cat food store or emergency care facility, our architect team has the expertise to design a unique custom space with your needs at the forefront.
Our architects provide a comprehensive approach to veterinary surgery design and facility construction. We are a true design build firm that takes an integrated approach to projects from the initial idea and planning stage to design, breaking ground, and constructing your new animal facility.
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What Veterinary Practice Owners Say
Experienced Animal Hospital Construction, Architect & Builder
The veterinary practices we have worked with have told us that experience matters. It is our goal as commercial contractors to design veterinary hospitals and build a long-lasting functional space that is ideal for the animals left in your care as well as your staff. The veterinary hospitals and surgical facilities we have built in the local area offer a safe and comfortable space for owners and their pets. We have learned from experience things that come from building several facilities. Example:
- Size and location of animal and owner waiting rooms/areas
- Ideal boarding/kennel area design and location
- Best layout options for exam rooms, storage areas, break rooms, pet food sales, and cleaning spaces
- Adding architectural design options from our architects based on how land/lot is shaped and positioned
- Adding interior or exterior design elements based on needs of the clinic and anticipated growth
- Animal surgery room location & design
Design Build Partners create design options that maximize your hospital/clinic space and offer custom design ideas. Our architects keep future growth in mind as we design and listen to your specific needs. We are committed to staying within budget if you choose to have us build your facility.
Your Vision Delivered
Over 38 years of expertise since 1988, bringing your ideas to creation.
Services Include
- Architecture
- General Contracting
- Real Estate Development
- Planning
- Historical Preservation
- Commercial Code Compliance
- Cost Analysis
Awards From
- Tennessean
- Nashville Scene
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- Associated General Contractors
- Metro Historic Commission
- Excellence in Development
- DVM360 Hospital Design360™ Awards
Our Recent Veterinary Clinic Construction and Design Projects
Explore our recent veterinary construction projects completed by experienced veterinary construction contractors. From veterinary ground-up construction and vet clinic construction and design to veterinary clinic renovations, veterinary hospital construction, and animal hospital fit-outs, every project is built to improve workflow, patient care, staff efficiency, and long-term practice growth.
Veterinary Services We Offer
Our veterinary design and build services include reviewing locations, planning, getting approvals, building, and supporting you after opening. Whether you need a new veterinary building, a remodel inside, or updates outside in phases, one team handles planning, costs, and construction from start to finish.
Veterinary Ground Up Construction
We guide you in creating new animal hospitals on raw or cleared sites, from initial feasibility and site planning through to an exciting grand opening. Our team is with you every step of the way, handling civil, structural, MEP, and seamless vet-specific systems integration.
Veterinary Interior Remodel
Rework existing veterinary clinic interior layouts, exam rooms, treatment areas, surgery, and boarding, often phased so the practice stays open during construction.
Veterinary Exterior Renovation
Give your facility a fresh, inviting look with a refresh, welcoming signage, easy ADA-compliant entries, separate dog and cat doors, redesigned parking, and calming landscape work, each detail thoughtfully supporting your patients and clients.
Veterinary Hospital Design Plans
Our schematic and construction-ready hospital design plans welcome you from the start, offering clear, permit-ready solutions that include detailed layouts, efficient MEP systems, and personalised finish specifications.
Veterinary Clinic Interior Design
We help you select finishes, lighting, millwork, and materials for your clinic that look great, feel inviting, and stand up to the wear and tear of busy veterinary life.
Animal Surgery Center Design
Together, we create surgical suite ventilation, scrub-up zones, post-op recovery, and equipment rooms to foster a safe, welcoming space that meets the highest clinical standards for veterinary surgery.
Our Veterinary Construction Process
Our veterinary construction process moves through six structured phases: discovery, schematic design, permitting, pre-construction, construction, and closeout. Each phase has defined deliverables, budget checkpoints, and client sign-off, so practice owners always know what is happening, what is next, and what it will cost before work proceeds to the next stage.
Other Services We Offer
Architects
Work with experienced architects for commercial architecture, design-build, and construction services. We design functional spaces built for lasting value.
Veterinary Design Build Services
We design and build veterinary clinics across Nashville and Tennessee with one team from concept to keys. Your project follows clinic workflows, DEA compliance, and pet-safe material standards from day one.
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Medical Facilities
We design and build medical offices, clinics, dental practices, and healthcare facilities. Our goal is to enhance patient experiences, support workflows, and meet industry regulations.
Architectural Design
Our designers plan spaces around your workflow, code requirements, and budget. You see the full design before construction starts, so changes cost less.
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General Contracting
We manage every trade, timeline, and inspection on your project. You deal with one point of contact instead of juggling subcontractors.
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Commercial Construction
We build commercial spaces across Nashville, from medical offices to retail. You get one team handling permits, schedules, and budgets from start to finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Veterinary Construction in Nashville
How much does it cost to build a veterinary hospital?
Remodels can be as little as $150/ sq ft, though normally in the $250 range. From the ground up, $300-$500/ sq ft.
We provide an itemized cost analysis during pre-construction so that veterinary practice owners see exactly how the budget is allocated before breaking ground.
How long does veterinary construction take from design to opening?
It varies a lot. Remodels can take 4-6 months. Ground up projects can require up to a year.
What is the difference between design-build and traditional contracting for vet clinics?
Speed and cost are better with the design build process. A single accountable firm handles both veterinary architecture and construction under a single contract, compressing timelines and eliminating the architect-contractor finger-pointing common in traditional design-bid-build.
Can you remodel a veterinary clinic while it stays open for patients?
Yes. It’s tricky, but we do it on a regular basis.
Do you design veterinary exterior renovations or only interiors?
We handle both. Our veterinary exterior renovation work includes façade updates, signage integration, parking redesign, ADA-compliant entries, separate dog and cat entrances, and landscaping that supports patient calming. Exterior work is often paired with interior remodels to refresh the entire client experience within a single coordinated project.
What is the difference between design-build (DBB)and design-bid (DB) firms?
Design Build (DB) incorporate all facets of design and construction internally. Design/Bid/Build (DBB) consists of 2 or more separate firms.
How much square footage should I plan per veterinary exam room?
80 sq ft. Each exam room equates to about $800k of income annually.
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Updated on July 18, 2026