Healthy Happy Havens: How Room Dividers Create a Calming Environment for Pets

A high-energy Yorkie is whirring around in circles while a gentle, giant-sized mastiff patiently waits his turn and an elderly, stoic Maine Coon heads back to an exam room — all within the same open space. Sounds like a furry frenzy, right?! Not necessarily. Here’s where healthcare partitions and room dividers come in. These modular wall partitions transform your veterinary clinic into a more efficient and functional pet care facility.

Reduce Stress 

Sixty-six percent of U.S. households own a pet. Like humans, our pets need routine health check-ups, vaccinations, or to address new symptoms of illness. The reception area of vet clinics serves as the first point of contact for clients, and often, animals may be hesitant or anxious to set foot into the vet’s office. The design of your waiting area can help pets remain as calm as possible.

If space allows, consider separate areas for dogs and cats. A privacy screen can prevent eye contact or aggravation between animals. Consider using a portable divider, like Room Divider 360®, StraightWall™, QuickWall®, Hush Screen™, or MediPanel, so that it can be easily moved and maneuvered, offering different waiting areas to help keep some healthy space between the two. 

Decrease Disruptive Noise

Barks, meows, purrs, yelps, and other animal instinct noises are present in veterinary clinics. These noises can be troublesome or distracting for the vets, technicians, pet owners, and of course, the pets themselves. The interior spaces of vet clinics usually feature hard flooring for easy cleanup and drywall walls and ceilings. Because of this, sounds from barking dogs especially seem even louder because it’s reverberating off the hard surfaces, creating a bad echo.

To reduce reverb and loud bow-wows within the vet clinic, acoustical wall panels can be integrated. Versare has an array of SoundSorb™ acoustic panels that can be installed on the walls and ceiling in all areas of the facility, from the lobby to exam rooms, leading to more accurate examinations, consultations, and diagnoses, as well as a more positive experience for all parties involved.

Improve Functionality and Hygiene

Procedures like X-rays, nail trims, laboratory work, or dental work require dedicated separate spaces with specific equipment. Partitions can be used to section off these areas, ensuring privacy, hygiene and efficient use of space. A healthcare partition, like the abovementioned MediPanel, is made of durable, easy-to-clean polycarbonate panels. They’re simple to sanitize with mild soap and a non-abrasive cloth or sponge. This allows for a more hygienic environment, crucial for preventing the spread of germs and protecting animal, owner, and staff well-being.

Unleash Your Vet Clinic Designs

By creating designated areas for various purposes, these versatile modular solutions can lead to a more efficient workflow, improved hygiene, and positive tail-wagging experience. Browse our website to see various products that could help benefit your vet clinic or request a quote to get info and help from one of our representatives!