After growing Valley Veterinary Hospital as a thriving practice in Phoenixville, Dr. Lindsay Shreiber envisioned developing an enlarged facility to include his expanding veterinary hospital along with grooming, dog daycare and boarding.

The Bull Tavern property, historically a restaurant, was selected for its convenient location, large lot and opportunity to restore the circa 1734 Bull Tavern. The design challenges included working within the existing site constraints, integrating the historic building into a high-use animal hospital, and ensuring that patrons and staff could circulate and navigate the much-larger facility.

C. Raymond Davis of Kimberton began construction in February 2018, and the new Valley Veterinary Hospital opened in April 2019. The dog daycare and boarding are new construction and were designed to create an open-air courtyard, which allows for abundant natural light on the interior along with a controlled, flexible outdoor space for dog training and staff enjoyment.

After researching the Bull Tavern, the decision was made to remove the stucco finish on the exterior and re-point the original stonework. Authentic shutters and historically accurate wood replacement windows restored the original building’s aesthetic, enhancing the visual impact of the entire complex and giving prominence to the history of this important community resource.

Awards:

  • 2020 Associated Builders and Contractors of Eastern PA-
    Best Commercial Project Between $5-10 Million

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