We are AAHA Accredited!
We are an proud to be apart of the elite 15% of veterinary practices in the US and Canada that are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. This means we hold ourselves to a higher standard because your pets are our passion. Keeping them healthy and providing excellent care is our # 1 priority. Because your pets deserve nothing but the best!
AAHA Standards of Accreditation
AAHA is the only organization that accredits veterinary practices in the United States and Canada. AAHA-accredited practices are evaluated on stringent standards that encompass all aspects of veterinary medicine—from pain management and patient care to team training and medical recordkeeping. AAHA’s standards are continuously updated to keep accredited practice teams at the forefront of the profession. Following AAHA guidelines allows us provide the most current care recommendations from veterinary experts.
All practices must meet mandatory standards in these areas:
- Anesthesia — Anesthesia standards are in place to ensure anesthesia is safe and effective for every pet.
- Dentistry — Ensure maximum safety and cleanliness and mandate that dental cleanings be performed only on anesthetized pets.
- Emergency and critical care — Govern how patients and clients are handled and treated during emergencies and hospitalizations.
- Human resources — Ensure the back end of the business runs as smoothly and efficiently as the front end of pet care services.
- Laboratory — Focus on sample collection and handling to maximize the chances of an accurate diagnosis.
- Medical records — Outline what to include in each patient’s medical records.
- Pain management — Outline how to assign pets a pain score and which drugs and drug combinations are best used in specific situations.
- Patient care — Covers a broad range of standards, including medical protocols and patient handling.
- Pharmacy — Ensure medications are stored and organized correctly and maintain proper records.
- Surgery — Focus heavily on safety and sterility.