The new veterinary practice on Frankfurter Allee combines humanity and animal welfare with modern treatment technology.
With a single bound, the large mixed-breed dog leaps onto the examination table, where she is examined with patience and treats. The light-filled treatment room still smells faintly of paint; the furnishings are new, the atmosphere friendly and welcoming. The dog is relaxed. At the end, she receives a bandage and an extra pat. This is precisely what sets the new BerlinVets veterinary practice in Lichtenberg apart: a modern treatment practice, empathy, and plenty of time for each patient.
With their own practice, veterinarians Julia Lehmann and Jasmin Maxi Adam have fulfilled a dream – a place where top-level veterinary medicine is just as important as empathy for pet owners. "We operate at a clinic level," says Lehmann, who specializes in surgery and dentistry. The practice features separate treatment rooms for dogs and cats, an emergency room, and on-site X-ray, ultrasound, and CT scanners. In addition, a laboratory and an operating room enable rapid diagnoses and treatments.
“The need is great,” explains Adam, who specializes in internal medicine and emergency medicine. “There are only a few locations in Berlin offering these services.” Together with their four-person team, the two veterinarians want to make a difference and set new standards. “We want to do better,” says Adam. This includes not only professional expertise, but also time and attention for those who come to the practice.
Animal and human in focus
Because: Especially in Berlin, where pets hold a firm place in many families, BerlinVets is a place that also focuses on the people who live here and often have a close bond with their animals. "We want to educate and meet pet owners on equal terms and support them. We take the time for this in every treatment," explains Lehmann, who, like her colleague, has worked in many practices and has over ten years of professional experience.
From vault to consulting room
For over a year, the two practitioners renovated and converted the HOWOGE commercial premises to create a practice that meets clinic standards. Where previously there were safes belonging to the Berlin Savings Bank and a bicycle shop, the door now opens to 500 square meters of practice space. Proximity to the Ringbahn (Berlin's circular railway) and public transportation was particularly important to the practice team, ensuring quick access for people and animals from all over Berlin.