Virginia-Maryland Veterinary Teaching Hospital awaits final approval for expansion and renovation

The Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is one step closer to a major expansion and renovation of its Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Virginia Tech. The project, designed to enhance both education and patient care, awaits final approval expected next summer.

For more than 40 years, the Teaching Hospital has served as both a learning hub for veterinary students and a regional center for advanced animal care. “This is truly where students gain real-world experience—working with patients, clients, and participating in clinical trials that drive innovation in veterinary medicine,” said Dr. Dan Givens, Dean of the College.

In 2024, Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors approved $4.3 million for the design phase of the project, which will renovate the existing 22,000-square-foot facility and add 32,000 square feet of new space. The upgrade will improve teaching areas, clinical flow, and laboratory capabilities for research and clinical trials.

“The current hospital was completed in 1987 and has been reworked many times—we’ve even converted broom closets into student spaces,” Givens said. “This expansion will finally allow us to design a facility that fully supports modern education and clinical care.”

The hospital treats over 22,000 patients annually from Montgomery County, the surrounding region, and even internationally. The planned expansion will help accommodate the growing caseload and enhance the client and patient experience.

The college aims to raise $9 million in support of the project, with construction slated to begin in December 2026 and finish in 2028, pending final approval.