Reception area with a curved light blue counter, wood cabinets, hanging pendant lights, pumpkins, flowers, and Halloween decorations.
Interior of a gift shop near a large window with plants and various items on a counter.
Interior of a room with a light blue wall, two framed animal art prints, a wooden cabinet, a paper towel dispenser, a countertop with a sink, and a large window showing a glimpse of the outdoors.
Medical examination room with a countertop, cabinetry, a sink, and medical equipment including an overhead surgical light, a wall clock, a wall-mounted monitor, and an IV pole.
Medical or laboratory room with microscopes, a computer, and storage shelves.

MIVET Animal Clinic

Size: 2,994 square feet

Project Type: Remodel

Architect: Jeffrey Ferweda, AIA, NCARB

Completion Date: February 2020

A reception area with a curved light blue counter, pendant lights, Halloween decorations, pumpkins, and a wall with a decorative sign.

Sedgewick + Ferweda Architects led the interior renovation of MIVet Animal Clinic, converting approximately 3,000 square feet of existing retail space into a modern veterinary clinic in Dexter, Michigan.

The project involved a full interior demolition and complete reconfiguration of the floor plan to support clinical workflows, patient care, and staff efficiency. To guide decision-making and reduce uncertainty, the design was developed using detailed 3D modeling, allowing the client to visualize the space and confirm functionality before construction.

ScopE of work

Inside a building under construction with unfinished walls, exposed ceiling, and construction debris on the floor.

The clinic is located within the Dexter Crossing strip mall, where the project footprint was fixed and expansion was not an option. Working within the constraints of the existing exterior walls required a highly strategic approach to space planning.

Every square foot was carefully considered to balance exam rooms, treatment areas, back-of-house functions, and public spaces. The layout was designed to improve circulation, support daily operations, and create a clear, intuitive experience for both staff and clients within a confined commercial setting.

The site

Interior view of a partially constructed building with metal framing and unfinished walls. Yellow safety lights are hanging from the ceiling beams.

Our design solution focused on maximizing performance within a limited footprint, transforming an underutilized retail interior into a purpose-built veterinary clinic. Strategic adjacencies and efficient planning allowed the space to function seamlessly without the need for additional square footage.

By aligning design decisions with operational goals early in the process, the renovation delivered a flexible, efficient clinic that supports high-quality veterinary care and positions the practice for long-term success.

The proposal

Interior of animal clinic reception area with curved brick counter and MiVET animal clinic sign on wall.

Project Renderings

Floor plan of an office building with multiple rooms, including private offices, meeting rooms, open workspace areas, a reception area, and restrooms.
Construction site with metal framing for walls and staircase inside a building under construction.

Construction Photos

Interior of a building under construction with drywall walls and ceiling, construction materials, and tools visible, including a box of joint compound and aluminum trim pieces.
Construction site hallway with incomplete walls, exposed ceiling with ducts and beams, and no flooring installed.

The finished Project

Front view of a veterinary clinic building with a sign that reads 'MiVet Animal Clinic', featuring a blue paw print with a plus symbol, supported by white columns, with parking spaces in front.
Reception area with a curved teal counter, wall decor, and a sitting area. The ceiling has recessed lighting and hanging lights, with pumpkins and fall decorations on the counter.
Interior of a room with large windows showing an outdoor scene with trees, a parking lot, and buildings. There is a counter with plants, a sign, and some small items, and the ceiling has recessed lighting.
Veterinary clinic waiting area with black chairs, a counter with decorative pumpkins and flowers, animal plush toys and informational brochures, and a notice on the wall.
Interior of a small room with a kitchenette. On the wall are two paintings of cats, one wearing a frog hat and the other wearing red glasses. A wooden cabinet is mounted on the wall, and below it is a hand sanitizer dispenser. The counter has a sink,
Office hallway with doorways, framed bulletin board on wall, and a white machine on a table to the left.
Interior view of a scientific or medical laboratory with microscopes, laboratory equipment, shelves with supplies, and a trash bin.
Hospital examination room with medical equipment, cabinets, and a bed, viewed from the foot of the bed with a metal stretcher in the foreground.
A medical or laboratory room with a countertop, cabinets, and various medical supplies, equipment, and personal items. Fluorescent lighting and ceiling tiles are visible.
A medical examination room with a stainless steel examination table in the foreground and medical cabinets, equipment, and IV bags on a stand against the wall in the background.
Medical examination room with a blue examination table, medical equipment, cabinets, a wall clock, and a sink.
An empty medical examination room with a wooden door, a desk with a sink, a chair, and a poster on the wall. The room has a tiled ceiling and wood laminate flooring.

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