Construction Updates
Coming May 2026: New facilities to enhance patient care
The future of vet med starts here
We’re excited to begin construction on our state-of-the-art Veterinary Health and Education Complex. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support as we strive to create an even better environment for the health and well-being of your pet family.
Important information to know before you visit
- New entry: All appointments, as well as emergency visitors, will enter through the southwest doors of the building. We will provide clear signage and guidance to assist you. View map of new building entry location.
- Livestock check-in: Visit the Livestock Veterinary Services page for updates for livestock patients.
What to expect during construction
- New check-in/check-out/exit: Staff and internal signs will direct you to these spaces.
- Parking: Our existing parking lot will remain open. Accessible parking spaces will be added closer to the new entrance.
- Possible noise and disturbance: There may be increased noise levels due to the construction work, and we are working with our contractors to minimize noisy work during regular business hours. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause you or your pets.
- Continued care: Our commitment to exceptional care for your pets remains unchanged. We will continue to offer appointments, surgeries, and emergency services as usual.
- Safety measures: We will prioritize the safety of all pets, owners, and employees throughout construction. All necessary precautions will be taken to ensure a safe environment for all.
Project benefits for patients
Once construction is complete, the Veterinary Health and Education Complex will:
- Expand and upgrade emergency, urgent, and critical care services, including dedicated entrances and check-in.
- Enhance dentistry, primary care, and ophthalmology services by incorporating advanced treatment capabilities and contemporary patient-centered design.
- Optimize pharmacy footprint and service delivery.
- Centralize clinical practice, education, and applied clinical research in one location to provide ground-breaking veterinary care.
- Grow veterinary student enrollment by 20% to help alleviate the veterinary workforce shortage.
About the Veterinary Health and Education Complex
For 140 years, CSU has been at the forefront of innovations in veterinary education, animal care, biomedical discovery, and public health. Now it’s time to lay the foundation for the next century of compassionate care, groundbreaking animal and human health research, and continuing our legacy of exceptional veterinary education.
Contact us
If you have any concerns or questions regarding construction work, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
(970) 297-1269