What’s the story, Morning Glory; What’s the word, Hummingbird, What’s the tale, Nightingale;
Have you seen the scene so serene!
When will the “Coming Soon sign” become the “Doctor Is In” sign; The bees have been busy and the birds
are now chirping. Listen closely and watch this space for updates at:
FALLSGROVE VILLAGE CENTER
14925-A SHADY GROVE ROAD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850
Welcome to our website where we would like
to show off our new home!!!
Oct.
2025
Our adventure here begins with a lease signed
in early October, 2025; professionals sought for
and hired; materials being searched for and
ordered; plans dreamed of being put onto
paper and permits applied for and received.
All of this was wrapped up in a nice little holiday package and
prep for the build out started soon thereafter.
Join us on a photo journey from this first set of
“before” pictures through the upcoming
transition to completion.
Jan.
2026
The first photos taken in
approximately early January,
2026, show from the outside
looking into the exam hall as
the windows are being
prepared for installation of
the cute pet graphics; you’ll
note how clean the windows
sparkle!
In addition you can see the future surgery area with the sweet
kitty and the “flying” dog (is it a Corgi??).
Toward the end of January (you can
see evidence of the major snow storm
outside the space a few days earlier )
(1), there are photos from the inside of
the exam hall of the completed
window graphics (2); there’s a photo
looking from the reception room into
the exam hall with protective coverings
on the floors (3).
A photo taken from the reception desk
down the hall to the treatment and
surgery areas (4); and finally a photo of
the reception floor looking toward the
front door with a heavy floor covering
as it will be subjected to a lot of traffic
during the construction. This photo
also looks through the reception area
toward the exterior sidewalk in front
and where you’ll notice the snow!! (5)
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We hope you enjoy this
little look behind the
scenes and will look for
additional updates.
Dan Negola, DVM, DABVP
and Friends
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We hope you enjoy this
little look behind the
scenes and will look for
additional updates.
Dan Negola, DVM, DABVP
and Friends
Toward the end of January (you can
see evidence of the major snow storm
outside the space a few days earlier )
(1), there are photos from the inside of
the exam hall of the completed
window graphics (2); there’s a photo
looking from the reception room into
the exam hall with protective coverings
on the floors (3).
A photo taken from the reception desk
down the hall to the treatment and
surgery areas (4); and finally a photo of
the reception floor looking toward the
front door with a heavy floor covering
as it will be subjected to a lot of traffic
during the construction. This photo
also looks through the reception area
toward the exterior sidewalk in front
and where you’ll notice the snow!! (5)
Moving along some what more slowly than we’d expected, we do still have some new photos to share with YOU!!
Exam rooms are up
Photo 6 & 7: The original wooden studs have beenreplaced with steel ones–does anyone remember theold erector sets; and do you see the similarity?!
What about Lego’s to those of you in the youngergroup?
This photo shows the beginnings of the exam roomhall.
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Moving along some what more slowly than we’d expected, we do still have some new photos to share with YOU!!
Exam rooms are up
Photo 6 & 7: The original wooden studs have beenreplaced with steel ones–does anyone remember theold erector sets; and do you see the similarity?!
What about Lego’s to those of you in the youngergroup?
This photo shows the beginnings of the exam roomhall.
Photo 8: This is just the beginnings of what will be the large treatment room/recovery room.
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Photo 8: This is just the beginnings of what will be the large treatment room/recovery room.
Photo 9: This shows what will be thebathing room–housing the space tobathe the pets as well as (toward theback) the laundry.
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Photo 9: This shows what will be thebathing room–housing the space tobathe the pets as well as (toward theback) the laundry.
Photo 10: Here we have the beginnings of the scrub room on the left and the beginnings of the surgery room in the middle and finally the beginnings of the office on the right.
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Photo 10: Here we have the beginnings of the scrub room on the left and the beginnings of the surgery room in the middle and finally the beginnings of the office on the right.
Photo 11: Scaffolding in the treatment/recovery room and the open ceiling. If you look toward the ladder leaning against the back wall, you’ll notice a salt wall which is being covered during construction by a protective wall.
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Photo 11: Scaffolding in the treatment/recovery room and the open ceiling. If you look toward the ladder leaning against the back wall, you’ll notice a salt wall which is being covered during construction by a protective wall.
Photo 12: A better view of the future double-table surgery room.
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Photo 13: The hallway into reception looking toward the front door (space also being used as Construction Central).
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Photo 13: The hallway into reception looking toward the front door (space also being used as Construction Central).
Photo 14: The start of the custom-made treatment island showing the central column.
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Photo 15 & 16: This gives you a close up of the covered salt wall as well as the start of the dental table showing the fresh cement on the floor due to the newly laid under the floor plumbing for this dental station.
How many of you are wondering what a salt wall is and why would there be one in a veterinary hospital??
Salt walls are beautiful to observe especially when they glow from light shining behind and through them. They are also believed to offer air-purifying qualities when negative ions are released and help neutralize allergens dust and pollutants found in the air.They act as an air filter but are so much more natural and delightful to observe. They are said to also assist in healing. Just looking at one can make you feel happier.
We hope our pet patients will benefit from this wall and our staff will find joy in its beauty.
Progress is being made so keep an eye out for our next showing!!
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Photo 15 & 16: This gives you a close up of the covered salt wall as well as the start of the dental table showing the fresh cement on the floor due to the newly laid under the floor plumbing for this dental station.
How many of you are wondering what a salt wall is and why would there be one in a veterinary hospital??
Salt walls are beautiful to observe especially when they glow from light shining behind and through them. They are also believed to offer air-purifying qualities when negative ions are released and help neutralize allergens dust and pollutants found in the air.They act as an air filter but are so much more natural and delightful to observe. They are said to also assist in healing. Just looking at one can make you feel happier.
We hope our pet patients will benefit from this wall and our staff will find joy in its beauty.
Progress is being made so keep an eye out for our next showing!!
Mar. & Apr.
2026
Now that winter temperatures have turned a little warmer, we’re beginning to see that progress is being made. And it really shows.!
We’ve gone from the “erector-set like” wall interiors to actual closed and painted walls in the rooms. These rooms are now being “decorated” with boxes, boxes, and boxes (cardboard) which contain mill work and other supplies. Lighting is in place and in most spaces the ceiling has been being closed over with the sprinkler system being in place and inspected.
We move to the reception area where the living plant wall is showing itself off because it seems to know that all the banging and dust as well as varying temperatures are almost completed.
We even have some cages in place.
So it shouldn’t be long now and we’ll have our Use and Occupancy
permit from the City of Rockville.
Check back for some final photos.
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An exterior side photo of our practice taken at the beginning of April, just as spring was starting to bloom!
Photo 18: Boxes, boxes, so many boxes!!!
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Photo 18: Boxes, boxes, so many boxes!!!
Photo 19: This is just the beginnings of
what will be the large treatment
room/recovery room.
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Photo 19: This is just the beginnings of what will be the large treatment room/recovery room.
Photo 20: One of four exam rooms–note reflection of natural light coming in windows.
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Photo 20: One of four exam rooms–note reflection of natural light coming in windows.
Photo 21:
The view down the
hallway toward the reception room.
Note the blue wall. What do you
think will be highlighted here?
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Photo 21:
The view down the
hallway toward the reception room.
Note the blue wall. What do you
think will be highlighted here?
Photo 22:
Looking through the
treatment toward Fallsgrove Road
seen through the double glass
windows at the back of the space;
the medical records counter/station is
under construction.
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Photo 23:
Well-lighted lab/pharmacy waiting patiently
for lab machines, medications and refrigerator.
Photo 24:
Blue wall again in hallway this time from
reception looking toward the OR suite and treatment.
Photo 25:
Looking into Exam Hall–notice ceiling light
covers are in place now and floor has been freed from
protective covering.
Photo 26:
Exam room No. 2 starting to be fitted out with
cabinets–notice the lovely sunlight pouring in
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Photo 23:
Well-lighted lab/pharmacy waiting patiently
for lab machines, medications and refrigerator.
Photo 24:
Blue wall again in hallway this time from
reception looking toward the OR suite and treatment.
Photo 25:
Looking into Exam Hall–notice ceiling light
covers are in place now and floor has been freed from
protective covering.
Photo 26:
Exam room No. 2 starting to be fitted out with
cabinets–notice the lovely sunlight pouring in
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Photo 27: Furniture and
finishing touches are
beginning to be put in place.
These are the base cages for
the treatment room in-patient
housing.
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Photo 27: Furniture and
finishing touches are
beginning to be put in place.
These are the base cages for
the treatment room in-patient
housing.
Photo 28: Speaking of finishing
touches, please enjoy this photo of
the living plant wall which was
bequeathed to us by SENZ who
lovingly set it in motion.
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