Client Case Study: Animalius Referral Veterinary Hospital, Bayswater, WA

With more than 20 years of industry leadership in the animal care industry, Therian is a trusted Australian provider of outstanding veterinary fit-out and architectural solutions both domestically and overseas. We have an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional veterinary and animal care spaces that meet the diverse needs of veterinarians, pets, and animal carers to optimise in-facility experiences and outcomes.

Our passion, creativity, and expertise is reflected in every project we undertake. Western Australia-based Animalius Referral Vet, directed by Dr Zoe Lenard, is a prime example of Therian’s expertise and ability to understand our client’s needs to envision and transform existing spaces into unrivalled veterinary facilities.

“We had been in referral practice; we knew what we didn’t want … We needed to get an expert, so reached out to Therian whom we found online. What we immediately saw is that (Lead Architect Bryan King) helped us understand the space better … he could realise our vision … It’s a place that people love visiting and our staff love coming to work.”

~ Dr Zoe Lenard, Founding Director Animalius

Our Client

Located in Bayswater, Western Australia, Animalius Referral Veterinary Hospital is a multidisciplinary referral veterinary hospital that is independently owned. Prioritising solution-focused care, its team of veterinarians and support staff provide referring veterinarians with smooth, efficient access to specialist services for unmatched quality of care to pets in the greater Perth metropolitan region.

Specialist veterinary services offered in this facility include:

• Dentistry
  
• Radiology
  
• Pain Clinic
  
• Small Animal Medicine
  
• Surgery & Anaesthesia
  
• Teleradiology

Our Project

Dr Zoe Lenard of Animalius had previously worked at several other specialist veterinary sites and understood first-hand how poor design compromised the experience of staff and quality of work deliverable – not to mention the comfort and wellbeing of animals in their care. Therian’s Architecture team were engaged by Animalius to provide design concept and Development Application plans for the internal fit-out of an existing, single-level standalone industrial building to meet the unique requirements of a specialist veterinary referral hospital.

Our client sought:

• Harmonious spaces for staff and animals to support the needs of both
• A streamlined workflow and maximised space efficiency in the architectural design
• Quiet treatment rooms for a low-stress environment
  
• Scalability and future-proofing for the business to evolve
  
• Compliance with the requirements of the Veterinary Surgeons Board and relevant building authorities
  
• Experience and knowledge in terms of acquiring Development Application approval
  
• Prompt construction and delivery

Therian was able to quickly understand the client’s brief.
The project was built and delivered within 3-4 months.

“As soon as I made first contact with Therian it was clear that they knew exactly what to do in order to get the best out of our space. The customer service experience was excellent … They were prompt and efficient, and we were able to deal remotely with Therian without any problems being right across the country in Perth, a long way from the Queensland office and that didn’t create any barriers.”

“The result is a team-orientated veterinary hospital environment that is both aesthetically beautiful and calming for staff and the animals in our care. This supports the Practice’s ethos of deep care for animals and people, and helps in its aim to “nurture bonds between animal patients, their families, and referring veterinarians”.

“(Therian) was very clear about our outcome … we were thrilled! Their design expertise was excellent – the end product far exceeded our expectations. The spaces are really quiet and workflow is fantastic. This is a really beautiful space.”

~ Dr Zoe Lenard, Founding Director Animalius

Bring Your Veterinary Clinic Vision to Life with Therian

Therian is a leader in veterinary clinic design and veterinary hospital architecture. From new sites, expansions, internal fit-outs and refurbishments to interior design for veterinary, animal care, and animal shelter facilities, as well as innovative solutions in veterinary equipment and veterinary technology, we are your top provider. No project is too large or too small and our holistic approach is underpinned by modern vet clinic design methodologies.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us to explore how we can modernise and improve your facility for the benefit of staff, visitors, and most importantly, the welfare of the animals you care for.