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Caring for veterinary patients with potentially contagious diseases requires precision, biosecurity protection, and compassionate treatment. The expanded small animal isolation unit within Colorado State University’s Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex is designed to deliver all three.

To combat burnout and prioritize well-being, the Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex aims to secure WELL certification by the International WELL Building Institute.

CSU’s innovation studio will function as a makerspace for veterinary medicine, enabling faculty, staff, and students to design 3D‑printed anatomy models and surgical simulators that strengthen hands‑on learning while reducing reliance on live animals.

The new Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex will enhance the quality care that CSU already provides to clients, patients

The VHEC features a dedicated communications lab where students practice real-world conversations through immersive simulations, building empathy, confidence, and skills essential for supporting patients, clients, and veterinarian well-being.

The windows of CSU’s new Veterinary Hospital and Education Complex feature a subtle, patterned glaze. At first glance, it may seem like an abstract design, but a closer look reveals something more.

Colorado State University is nearing completion of the first part of an ambitious, multi-year plan poised to reshape the future of veterinary medicine. The cornerstone of the project is a new 213,000 square-foot facility on the University’s South Campus, now in the final stages of construction.