The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents has approved plans for the Clinical Veterinary Teaching & Research Complex (CVTRC) at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. This new small animal hospital, costing $181 million, will span approximately 135,000 square feet and be located at the corner of Agronomy Road and Raymond Stotzer Parkway, adjacent to the current Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH).

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Chancellor John Sharp expressed confidence in the new facility's potential to enhance Texas A&M’s reputation for pioneering veterinary work. The fundraising campaign for the project, announced in March 2023, received a significant contribution of $20 million from alumni Linda and Dennis Clark. Additional funding has come from the Texas Legislature, the Texas A&M University System, and other supporters, generating over $10 million during the campaign’s quiet phase.

General (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, president of Texas A&M, emphasized the college's ability to handle complex cases, noting that clients seek care due to the institution's strong reputation. He highlighted the Clarks’ contribution as pivotal in advancing the field of veterinary medicine.

Dr. John R. August, Dean of Veterinary Medicine, described the new facility as a once-in-a-generation opportunity that will expand space for clinicians and students to deliver the highest quality care and engage in innovative clinical research. The new hospital will include 15 specialty services such as oncology and neurology, additional surgical suites, and dedicated wellness areas for staff and patients.

Dr. Stacy Eckman, associate dean for hospital operations, explained that the current SATH is overwhelmed, seeing around 22,000 cases annually despite being designed for 6,000. The hospital expansion aims to meet increasing demand and support advanced veterinary education for students, who benefit from significant hands-on experience. Texas A&M’s veterinary program ranks fourth in the nation and seventh worldwide, with students achieving a 99% pass rate on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination.

Construction will start with Vaughn Construction preparing the site, beginning with fencing and demolition through April, followed by foundational work in June. The new hospital, designed by Page Southerland Page architects, is anticipated to open in August 2027. For updates on the CVTRC and funding opportunities, contact the VMBS Office of Development.