Schwarzman Animal Medical Center Officially Opens New "Paw-Fect" Institute for Surgical Care
NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As the world's largest veterinary teaching hospital dedicated to the advancement of veterinary medicine, Schwarzman Animal Medical Center (AMC) announces the completion of its new Denise and Michael Kellen Institute for Surgical Care, as part of the hospital's $125 million transformational center-wide expansion. Tripling the capacity with more than 7,000 square feet of state-of-the-art space, the new Surgical Institute was designed by architects Perkins & Will and now features five brand-new operating rooms, a minor procedure room, a recovery room separating dogs and cats, and a new Central Sterile Center. The new facility opened today, welcoming patients (dogs, cats, and other small animals) 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- "We are thrilled to officially open the doors to the new Denise and Michael Kellen Institute for Surgical Care and are grateful to our benefactors who made this a reality," said Helen Irving, RN, MBA, President & Chief Executive Officer of Animal Medical Center.
- "Denise and I are honored to provide the funding needed to help make this new Institute for Surgical Care possible," said Michael Kellen, Animal Medical Center Supporter.
- Later in 2024, the Animal Medical Center will see the opening of the newly expanded Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Unit, with expected project completion in 2025.
- To download photos of the new Denise and Michael Kellen Institute for Surgical Care, visit amcny.org/newsurgerycenter .