What's Up Bracebridge Gravenhurst - Whatsupmuskoka.com

Advertising FeatureWe’re Moving!to440 Ecclestone Dr.Units 12 & 13BRACEBRIDGEOffices will be closed: July 29 & 30Will reopen: Tuesday, August 3Our contact numbers are unchanged:Phone: 705-646-1314 Fax: 705-645-6424E-mail: info@muskokamagazine.comWebsite: www.muskokamagazine.comVeterinarian Jason McLeod takes time to interact with a young patient, afour-month-old pug named Boo, and her owner Donna Kreft.reception area.A large central treatment room is thehub of the hospital where outpatienttreatment, preparation for surgery, recoveryand intensive care all take place. Theroom has direct access to state-of-the-artradiology, surgery, dental and isolationsuites.The Bracebridge Animal Hospital iscompletely wheelchair accessible withdesignated wheelchair parking close tolargest examination room, which isdesigned with accessibility in mind.“It has a fold-up examining table sothere will be ample space for both awheelchair and a large pet,” he says.With extensive landscaping and a lowwaterconsumption, programmable irrigationsystem with a rain sensor to keepit all looking its best, the building wasdesigned to be a focal point at the corner.“We selected plants for their hardiness,sun tolerance and those that required littlemaintenance but offered a lot ofcolour,” he says.Ample private parking and green spacewere two other priorities for McLeodafter watching clients struggle with parkingshortages at the previous location.He also wanted a space for clients andpets to relax outside as they wait and aspot to take care of a pet's bathroomneeds.Controlled blasting was used in construction,so much of the rock could beused for a special storm containment system,retaining walls and landscaping.Neighbours thanked McLeod for usingthe less intrusive blasting method.Even the interior and exterior lightingis designed and selected with the environmentin mind. The exterior lights areboth energy efficient and night-skyfriendly.“Our team has been through a greatdeal in the last few years in preparationfor this move,” he says. “Change oftenbrings with it resistance and anxiety.However, our staff were so excited to getinto the new facility change could nothave happened any faster. We anticipatedstumbling blocks and speed bumpsalong the way. Even those we could notsee coming have been met with the typeof enthusiasm required to make thistransition a success. It has truly been ateam effort and everyone deserves fullrecognition for their dedication andfocus to achieve our goal.”Client response has also been tremendous.“Now we have clients expressingamazement with not only the facility butthe general aesthetics of the building andthe environment we have created bothinside and out,” he says. “We even had aclient the other day say to us he has beento literally a dozen clinics all over NorthAmerica and has yet to see one so beautiful,but immediately added that it isour team that makes the true difference.”When McLeod purchased BracebridgeAnimal Hospital in 2005, he hada vision for the future. The practice inthis new state-of-the-art building is theculmination of that vision.Photograph: Sandy Lockhart16 July 2010 www.whatsupmuskoka.com