January 24, 2014—NorthPaws Veterinary Center in Greenville, R.I., received a 2014 Hospital Design Competition Merit Award in the 49th annual Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Competition. Drs. Mark and Danielle Paradise own the 6,245-square-foot animal hospital at 564 Putnam Pike.
Judges evaluate competition entries in the following categories:
• Site plan • Mechanical features
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• Outpatient areas • Plumbing features
• Inpatient areas • Electrical features
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• Quality of finish materials • Overall features
“The Veterinary Economics Hospital Design Competition recognizes exceptional veterinary facilities that enhance pet owners’ experiences at the hospital, support top-notch veterinary care, maximize practice efficiency, and foster comfortable working conditions for veterinarians and veterinary team members,” says Brendan Howard, editor of Veterinary Economics. “These award-winning facilities set the standard for cutting-edge veterinary hospital design.”