This veterinary clinic that was designed for David Hernandez D.V.M. in the Stone Oak Development in San Antonio.  The 3600 s.f. facility was designed in 1996 and constructed by W.E. Close Development.  One of the challenges in the design of this project was to fit a functional building and parking on a very limited site.  We were able to do this because the developer arranged for shared parking and shared water pollution abatement pond.

As you come into the clinic you enter in the reception and waiting area that also has retail display for the sale of food and pet medicines and accessories.  Beyond that there are 4 examination rooms, each with windows for natural light.  The lab/pharmacy is adjacent to the exam rooms with grooming and boarding areas behind.  In the clinical area of the hospital there is an intesive care ward, isolation room, feline ward, radiology suite, treatment area and surgery room.  Other support spaces in the facility inlcude the doctor and manager’s offices, staff break room, toilets, laundry/  mechanical room and various storage spaces.

The exterior of the building is a contemporary stucco with a blue concrete tile roof.  There is ample landscaping and excellent signage and visiblity from Stone Oak Parkway.  Exterior lights recessed in the roof overhang highlight the building at night and insure that the visibility then is as good as during the daytime.