Timberline Construction celebrates completion of MSPCA-Angell’s renovated pathology lab with ribbon cutting

Jamaica Plain, MA MSPCA-Angell celebrated the ribbon cutting and official opening of its newly renovated pathology lab. The new facility represents a major step forward in the organization’s ability to advance clinical veterinary diagnostics, streamline laboratory operations and enhance patient care.

Timberline Construction Corp. served as the construction manager for the project, which relocated and expanded the pathology lab to better support growing diagnostic and surgical programs. The upgraded facility provides the medical teams with improved tools and technologies that allow faster and more accurate diagnoses, enabling MSPCA-Angell to process more samples and provide care to more animals each day.

Timberline, alongside Scalora Consulting Group, Isgenuity LLC and WSP USA, closely collaborated to relocate the labs to the first floor, improving accessibility, safety, natural light, and operational efficiencies for both staff and the animals in their care.

“Timberline has delivered a space where our doctors can continue advancing surgical techniques and driving innovation in veterinary medicine,” said Neal Litvack, MSPCA-Angell president.  “This new lab strengthens our ability to provide compassionate, comprehensive care and supports our mission to save and improve the lives of animals every day.”

Previously located in the basement of an aging building, the former pathology lab and associated offices faced space, infrastructure and workflow limitations. 

The completed project delivered new clinical and lab spaces – including histology, clinical, microbiology and molecular PCR labs – along with upgraded infrastructure such as a rooftop unit, acid waste neutralization system, emergency generator, fire pump, sprinkler system and pneumatic tube system. Executed within an active veterinary hospital, the work required careful coordination, safety planning and flexibility to accommodate MSPCA-Angell’s 24/7 operations.

“Our team is incredibly proud to support the MSPCA-Angell, a nationally recognized leader in veterinary medicine,” said Steve Wassersug, Timberline’s president. “This project, through strong collaboration from the whole project team and thoughtful planning, will ensure the facility can continue delivering care in a safe and efficient environment for years to come.”

The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together MSPCA-Angell leadership, staff and project partners to commemorate the opening of the new facility. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the new lab and hear directly from the doctors and staff whose work will benefit from the project. Timberline was honored to join the celebration and is proud to have partnered with MSPCA-Angell to create a space that will serve animals, their families and the veterinary community.