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Progress: Commercial Building Retrofit For Caravan Veterinary Practice

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Caravan Vet is the Twin Cities’ only full-service veterinary house call practice.


The Caravan mobile vet clinic delivers state-of-the-art veterinary care to your doorstep because patient comfort and client satisfaction are the highest priorities. Caravan also offers traditional in-clinic veterinary services from their office located at 3521 Webster Avenue St. Louis Park, Minnesota.


Caravan is pleased to expand its physical locations to 226 Colfax Ave N Minneapolis, MN 55402.​


Prime General Contractors Trinity Healthcare Remodel Renovation Tenant Build Out Refinishing Remodel Project Commercial Construction Building Renovation

An existing commercial building was purchased with a remodeling vision crafted by Caravan's owner, Dr. Christa Williams. The 4402 Sqft structure was built in 1934 on a 6534 Sqft lot located in the Harrison neighborhood of Minneapolis.


Prime General Contractors was engaged to build Dr. Williams' vision, tailoring the existing building to Caravan's needs.


Prime General Contractors Caravan Vet Remodel Renovation Tenant Build Out Refinishing Remodel Project Commercial Construction Building Renovation

The building came with a legacy garage - a perfect fit for the practices' mobile clinic van. The van is affectionately named "Dutch". Unfortunately, the legacy garage door wasn't big enough for Dutch! Nothing the Prime team can't fix!


Improvements to the garage include:


  • Demo existing 10x10 door, reframe a larger 12x12 door

  • Re-pour cement floor

  • Add mezzanine storage level

  • Add new high-bay lights

  • Add new electrical

  • Add security



Improvements to the building include:


  • New electrical service

  • Add washer, dryer, mop sink utility room

  • New break room with lockers

  • Upgraded lighting throughout

  • New office area

  • Open office concept

  • New conference room

  • Information technology closet

  • Build out a suite of four exam rooms

  • Add built-in custom shelving in work areas

  • Pharmaceutical cooling, built-in cabinetry

  • Laboratory area with storage

  • New reception area

  • Surgical suite with new plumbing and wiring throughout

  • Treatment suite with built-in cabinets and sinks

  • Oral hygiene (dental) nook

  • X-ray room

  • New rooftop HVAC unit and new ductwork throughout



Project Specs:

  • Caravan Vet Remodel of 1934 Building

  • Square Footage: 4,400 square feet

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