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Building Vision

Colorado State University’s Veterinary Health and Education Complex will enhance world-class veterinary care, right here in Colorado.

Construction Updates

The project celebrated a significant milestone with JE Dunn’s topping out ceremony as the final steel beams were placed on the southeast corner of the new addition last month. “Topping out” is a traditional event held when the final beam or structural element is placed on a building under construction, often marked by the signing of the beam and raising a flag to symbolize progress and good fortune.

January 2025

Veterinary Health and Education Complex topping out ceremony, December 2024.

Renderings courtesy Clark & Enersen.

News and Updates

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CSU hires medical director for new veterinary Primary Care Center

Dr. Andrew Ciccolini joins Colorado State University as the medical director of a new student-focused Primary Care Center that will eventually be housed in the University’s Veterinary Health and Education Complex, or VHEC.

Stanton Foundation enables ‘Spectrum of Care’ programs at CSU with $4.5M gift

It is the largest gift to the Veterinary Health and Education Complex to date and will help the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences lead the world in delivery, teaching and research around “Spectrum of Care.”

Denver Post: Colorado running short on veterinarians as number of pets increases

To meet the demand for veterinary service, whether in rural areas or at Denver-area clinics, CSU plans to expand its facilities and programs on the Fort Collins campus. The first phase of what’s been dubbed the Veterinary Health and Education Complex, or VHEC, will include a new primary care center and a new livestock veterinary hospital.

5280: Can Vet Techs Help Cure Colorado’s Vet Shortage?

Last year, CSU completed a survey of more than 700 veterinary care professionals in Colorado; 67 percent of them reported having to turn away patients every week because they’re too busy. Colorado is boosting care for pets by increasing incoming veterinary students that will be accommodated by the 2026 completion of the CSU Veterinary Health and Education Complex.

Fox 31: CSU breaks ground on new veterinary complex as industry faces challenges

Colorado State University hit a major milestone Thursday after breaking ground on a new Veterinary Health and Education Complex. This $230 million project is aimed at positioning CSU to be the leader in veterinary medicine. The build comes at a crucial time for the industry that faces a statewide veterinarian shortage and mental health crisis.

Photo gallery: Veterinary Health and Education Complex Groundbreaking Celebration

Colorado State University hosted a groundbreaking celebration May 2 to mark the start of construction on its new Veterinary Health and Education Complex, a $230 million expansion of the veterinary medicine and education facilities on the university’s South Campus in Fort Collins.

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