AAHA Accredited: Veterinary Care You Can Trust
Established in 1933 by leaders in the veterinary profession, AAHA is well known for its high standards in veterinary practices and quality pet care. The association develops benchmarks of excellence, business practice standards, informative publications, and educational programs designed to help companion animal hospitals thrive. AAHA believes in setting “The Standard of Veterinary Excellence.”
AAHA Standards
We understand that your pet holds an important place in your life and your heart. We respect and honor that special bond by providing the best possible care for your pet. As part of that goal, we have chosen to be accredited by AAHA and are among the elite 15% of veterinary practices throughout the United States and Canada that have made this voluntary commitment to excellence.
Being accredited means our hospital must demonstrate an exceptional level of medical care and client service. AAHA’s standards cover every aspect of our hospital to assure your satisfaction with the level of care both you and your pet receives.
We are proud of this honor, as it keeps us on the leading edge of veterinary medicine and continuous improvement. These are keys to delivering the quality and range of services you expect and deserve for your pet.
AAHA is the only organization that accredits animal hospitals throughout the United States and Canada. AAHA-accredited hospitals voluntarily choose to be evaluated on 900 standards in the following areas:
- Anesthesia
- Client service
- Contagious disease
- Continuing education
- Dentistry
- Diagnostic imaging
- Emergency/critical care
- Exam rooms
- Housekeeping
- Human resources
- Laboratory
- Medical records
- Pain management
- Patient care
- Pharmacy
- Practice leadership
- Referrals
- Safety
- Surgery