Unlike human hospitals, animal hospitals are not required to be accredited. Veterinary hospitals are evaluated on approximately 900 standards of veterinary excellence in order to become accredited. AAHA-accredited hospitals are recognized among the finest in the industry, and are consistently at the forefront of advanced veterinary medicine. Their Standards of Accreditation are continuously reviewed and updated to keep accredited practices on the cutting edge of veterinary excellence. Their standards address patient care and pain management, surgery, pharmacy, laboratory, exam facilities, medical records, cleanliness, emergency services, dental care, diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology, and continuing education. To maintain accredited status, we undergo comprehensive on-site evaluations every three years.
What does accreditation mean? It means that we hold ourselves to a higher standard, and that your pet is receiving care at a hospital that has passed the highest standards in veterinary care.
We are very proud to offer the best veterinary care for your pet and hope that you are proud to say that you take your pet to an AAHA accredited animal hospital!
Still have questions about what AAHA means for you and your pet? Leave a comment below!
Source: http://www.aaha.org/pet_owner/about_aaha/why_accreditation_matters/about_accreditation/default.aspx
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