What is the American
Animal Hospital
Association (AAHA)?
AAHA is an
internationally
renowned
accreditation
opportunity for
veterinary
practices. When
veterinary practices
strive to achieve
AAHA accreditations,
they strive to
practice the highest
standards
of excellence in all
aspects of
veterinary medicine.
How does a veterinary
practice become AAHA
accredited?
First,
the practice completes a
detailed evaluation of
their medical
procedures, facility,
services and equipment.
Afterwards, they undergo
an on-site
evaluation. Every one or
more years, the practice
must reapply and repeat
the on-site evaluation
by an AAHA team of
veterinarians to
maintain the
accreditation.
Veterinary hospitals can
meet many of the new
AAHA Behavior Standards
simply through
AnimalBehavior.Net
Participation. If your
practice is interested
in the new AAHA Behavior
Standards, let them know
how much you appreciate
them going the extra
mile to provide
pet behavior
education for
you and more
comfort for
your pets
AnimalBehavior.Net
participation helps pets
enjoy visits to the
veterinary practice
whether or not your
pet's veterinary
practice is AAHA
certified.
Areas
that AAHA Evaluates:
emergency
services
surgery and anesthesia
radiology services
pathology services
nursing care
pharmacy
dentistry
examination facilities
pet medical records
medical library
housekeeping and
maintenance
behavior
