Veterinary Clinic Epoxy Flooring

Animal & Veterinary Epoxy Flooring — Vancouver & British Columbia

Seamless • Sanitary • Odor-Resistant • Slip-Control Options for Clinics, Kennels & Grooming

Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, kennels, grooming facilities, pet boarding centres, shelters, and animal care workspaces demand flooring that can handle daily sanitizing, harsh disinfectants, moisture, claw traffic, stains, and biological exposure—without absorbing odors or becoming unsafe. Floors with seams, grout lines, porous surfaces, or failing coatings can trap contamination and moisture, making hygiene harder, increasing staff workload, and driving up long-term maintenance costs.

Priority One Epoxy Flooring installs engineered resinous flooring systems designed for animal & veterinary environments across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, and the BC Interior. We build floors that are impervious, chemical-resistant, slip-controlled, easy to sanitize, and tailored to each room’s demands—from reception and exam rooms to surgical suites, kennel lanes, wash bays, runs, and back-of-house corridors.

If you’re comparing options, the key isn’t simply “epoxy.” Long-term performance comes from choosing the right system chemistry, texture, thickness, detailing, and moisture strategy based on your cleaning protocol, traffic, and the condition of your concrete slab.

Why Veterinary & Animal Care Facilities Need Specialized Resin Flooring

Animal care spaces face a unique combination of challenges: frequent wet cleaning, aggressive chemical disinfection, staining risk, odor control demands, and constant traffic. Unlike general commercial spaces, veterinary facilities often require flooring that supports consistent hygiene routines and quick room turnover.

Resinous flooring systems are commonly specified for veterinary and animal environments because they can be designed to address:

• Sanitation & disinfection: repeated cleaning with strong disinfectants and sanitizers
• Biological exposure: fluids and waste that can stain or create odor issues in porous floors
• Slip risk: wet conditions around wash stations, grooming tubs, kennel lanes and entry points
• Scratch & wear: claws, kennels on casters, carts and rolling equipment
• Moisture stress: washdowns, mopping, spills, leaks, and vapor transmission through concrete
• Maintenance efficiency: faster cleaning and fewer “dirt traps” compared to grouted surfaces

When installed correctly over properly prepared concrete, seamless resin floors can help improve cleanability, reduce odor absorption compared to porous substrates, and provide traction where needed—without sacrificing durability.

Veterinary Flooring for Every Room in Your Facility

Exam Rooms

Exam rooms require clean, professional finishes that can be sanitized quickly between appointments. We install seamless systems that resist staining, support odor control goals, and maintain a bright, professional appearance for clients and staff.

Surgical & Operating Rooms

Operating areas demand hygienic, easy-to-clean floors that can handle chemical exposure and frequent cleaning. We build systems with low-porosity finishes and optional hygiene detailing to reduce dirt traps and simplify sanitation workflows.

Kennels, Runs & Animal Holding Areas

Kennels and holding areas benefit from durable systems that resist scratching, moisture, and staining, while offering traction options for safety. Seamless systems also reduce grout lines and seams where contamination and odor can linger.

Grooming, Wash & Bathing Areas

Wet zones require slip-resistant texture, waterproof performance, and chemical resistance. We tailor traction profiles for grooming bays and pet wash areas where soap and water are constant—helping reduce slip risk while keeping the surface cleanable.

Reception, Lobby & Retail Areas

Front-of-house areas need a premium appearance and easy maintenance. We offer decorative resin finishes (flake, quartz, and modern solid colours) that look great while performing like a commercial floor system—not a paint coating.

Corridors, Back-of-House & Utility Rooms

High-traffic corridors and staff areas benefit from abrasion-resistant systems that reduce dusting and simplify cleaning while holding up under carts, cages and constant movement.

Performance Features That Matter Most in Veterinary & Kennel Flooring

• Impervious, seamless surface: helps keep fluids on the surface for easier cleanup
• Chemical resistance: designed to withstand common disinfectants, cleaners and sanitizers
• Odor resistance support: non-porous systems reduce absorption compared to porous concrete or grout
• Slip-control options: adjustable textures for grooming, kennels and wet corridors
• Scratch & abrasion resistance: stands up to claws, carts, and daily traffic
• Moisture mitigation available: helps reduce risk of blistering/delamination on challenging slabs
• Clean detailing options: transitions, coves, and joint treatment for better hygiene performance
• Long service life: durable systems designed for commercial environments

Choosing the right performance package depends on the space. A grooming wash bay needs different traction and build than a reception lobby—and kennel runs often require extra durability and moisture/odor planning.

Chemical & Disinfectant Resistance for Veterinary Facilities

Veterinary and animal care facilities rely on strong cleaning routines to maintain hygiene and prevent cross-contamination. Flooring systems must withstand repeated exposure without softening, staining, losing gloss, or prematurely wearing.

Our resin flooring systems are commonly selected to support routine exposure to many veterinary facility products, including:

• Quaternary ammonium disinfectants
• Bleach-based cleaning solutions (properly diluted and used as directed)
• Enzymatic cleaners used for odor control and sanitation routines
• Veterinary detergents and general-purpose cleaners
• Degreasers and wash products used in grooming and utility zones

Important: chemical resistance depends on correct system selection, topcoat chemistry, dwell time, concentration, and cleaning practice. We review your cleaning protocol and room use before specifying the final system so the floor matches real-world exposure.

Cove Base, Drains & Hygiene Detailing

In many veterinary and kennel environments, hygiene doesn’t stop at the floor surface. Proper detailing at transitions, drains, and wall junctions can significantly improve long-term cleanability.

• Cove base systems: seamless floor-to-wall transitions that reduce dirt traps
• Drain integration: compatible detailing around point drains and trench drains
• Wall systems (optional): resin wall coatings for wash bays, grooming and kennel zones
• Joint & crack strategy: repairing and treating joints/cracks to reduce contamination points

These details are often requested in animal hospitals, grooming facilities, shelters, and kennel operations where washdowns are frequent and sanitation standards are high.

Recommended Resin Flooring Systems for Veterinary Clinics & Kennels

High-Build Industrial Epoxy

A durable, seamless epoxy system that’s well-suited for exam rooms, corridors, many back-of-house areas and general clinical spaces. Paired with the correct topcoat, it delivers excellent cleanability and wear resistance.

Quartz Broadcast Epoxy (Slip-Control + Strength)

Quartz broadcast systems embed aggregate into resin to create a textured, durable surface. They are ideal for wet areas like grooming rooms, kennel corridors and wash bays where traction is a priority.

Polyaspartic Topcoats (Fast Return-to-Service)

Polyaspartic coatings cure quickly and can reduce downtime for busy clinics. They provide strong abrasion resistance and UV stability—helpful in spaces with natural light.

Urethane Cement (For Harsh Wet Areas)

Urethane cement is often specified for demanding wet environments where thermal stress, moisture, and aggressive cleaning are constant. It’s a strong choice for washdown zones and areas that see frequent wet sanitation routines.

Moisture Mitigation Primers & Vapor Control Layers

Where concrete slabs have moisture vapor transmission issues, mitigation layers can be installed under the system to reduce the risk of blistering and long-term coating failure.

Wall Systems & Cove Base (Optional)

Where enhanced hygiene detailing is required, we can incorporate coved transitions and compatible wall systems to create a more complete cleanable envelope.

Recommended Flooring Systems by Veterinary Room Type

This room-by-room guide helps facility owners, managers and clinic operators choose the right performance package based on real-world needs.

Our Veterinary Flooring Installation Process

To achieve long-term performance in animal care environments, installation matters as much as the materials. Our process is designed for commercial outcomes—not thin DIY-style coatings.

1. Consultation & Room Planning: we review room use (exam, surgery, kennel, grooming), sanitation routines, traffic, drains and downtime requirements.
2. Concrete Evaluation & Moisture Screening: identify conditions that can cause blistering or delamination later.
3. Mechanical Surface Preparation: professional diamond grinding or equivalent prep to create a proper profile for adhesion.
4. Concrete Repairs: cracks, spalls, control joints and weak areas repaired with compatible materials.
5. Priming & Base Layers: primers selected for bond strength, moisture tolerance and system compatibility.
6. Broadcast / Build-Up: aggregate broadcast and build layers installed where traction and thickness are required.
7. Topcoat & Detailing: protective finish coats for chemical resistance and wear, plus optional coves and transitions.
8. Final QA + Maintenance Guidance: cure times, cleaning do’s/don’ts, and long-term care recommendations.

We also provide clear scheduling guidance to help clinics and facilities plan around downtime, cure times, and operational needs.

Trusted Veterinary Flooring Contractors in British Columbia

Priority One Epoxy Flooring is a BC-based contractor specializing in commercial and industrial resin flooring installations. We don’t just sell products—we design, install and stand behind complete systems tailored to your facility.

• Local installation teams serving Vancouver and surrounding regions
• Commercial-grade surface preparation (adhesion-focused, not cosmetic-only)
• Slip-control and hygiene detailing options for animal care spaces
• Systems specified around your cleaning protocol and traffic conditions
• Clear scopes, realistic cure times, and professional workmanship

If you need a floor that stays clean, safe, and durable under daily veterinary use, we’ll help you select the right system and build it correctly from the slab up.

Animal & Veterinary Epoxy Flooring Across British Columbia

Priority One Epoxy Flooring installs veterinary clinic and kennel flooring systems across BC, including:

• Metro Vancouver: Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, Delta, North Vancouver
• Fraser Valley: Abbotsford, Langley, Mission, Chilliwack
• Vancouver Island: Victoria, Nanaimo, Duncan, Courtenay, Campbell River
• BC Interior: Kelowna, Kamloops, Vernon, Penticton
• Northern BC: Prince George and surrounding communities

Not sure if we service your area? Call 604-761-1605 or request a quote and we’ll confirm availability.

Frequently Asked Questions — Veterinary & Kennel Epoxy Flooring

What is the best flooring for veterinary clinics?

Most clinics benefit from seamless resin flooring systems (epoxy, quartz broadcast, urethane cement, and fast-cure topcoats) because they’re designed to be impervious, easy to sanitize, and resistant to many clinic chemicals. The best system depends on the room type and cleaning routine.

Does epoxy flooring absorb pet urine odors?

A properly installed, non-porous resin system helps reduce absorption compared to porous concrete or grout lines. Odor control also depends on correct detailing, crack/joint repair, and ongoing cleaning practices.

Is resin flooring slip-resistant for grooming and wash areas?

Yes. We can install broadcast textures and traction profiles tailored to wet zones like grooming rooms, wash bays, and kennel corridors—helping reduce slip risk while keeping the surface cleanable.

Can veterinary flooring withstand harsh disinfectants?

Veterinary facilities often use strong disinfectants and sanitizers. We select primers, resins, and topcoats based on your chemical exposure and sanitation workflow to support long-term resistance and performance.

Is epoxy flooring good for kennels and runs?

Yes—when the correct system is specified. Kennels typically need durable, scratch-resistant floors with traction options and easy cleaning. Seamless systems also reduce places for contamination to hide.

Do you install cove base for better hygiene?

We can incorporate coved transitions and compatible wall systems where required, helping reduce dirt traps and improving cleanability at floor-to-wall junctions.

How long does installation take for a vet clinic?

Many projects fall in the 2–5 day range depending on square footage, repairs, and system type. Fast-cure topcoats can reduce downtime in some scenarios. We’ll provide a room-by-room schedule with cure times.

Can you install over older concrete or existing coatings?

Often yes, but it depends on the condition and what’s currently on the floor. We typically grind/prepare to ensure proper adhesion and will recommend repairs or removal if needed.

What maintenance is required?

Maintenance is straightforward: dust mop/sweep regularly, clean spills promptly, and use compatible cleaning products. We provide simple guidelines so your staff can keep the floor sanitary without damaging the finish.

Do you offer decorative options for reception areas?

Yes—flake and quartz blends, solid colours, and modern finishes are available so your front-of-house looks premium while staying durable and easy to maintain.