The AAHA difference:
We are an AAHA accredited practice, which means that we meet AAHA's extensive standards for patient care and hospital services. AAHA's standards help ensure that we provide your pets with the highest quality healthcare possible.
What is AAHA?
AAHA stands for the American Animal Hospital Associtation, a professional association of veterinary hospitals founded in 1933. AAHA is the only organization that provides accreditation for veterinary practices throughout Canada and the United States. Our hospital is an accredited practice member of AAHA.
What are the requirements for accreditation?
To become accredited, hospitals must comply with the AAHA Standards of Accreditation. An AAHA practice consultant periodically visits our practice to ensure that we meet or exceed these standards. There are more than 900 standards covering the following areas:
Anesthesiology
Client Service
Contagious Disease
Continuing Education
Dentistry Diagnostic
Imaging Emergency/Urgent Care
Examination Facilities
Housekeeping and Maintenance
Human Resources
Laboratory
Leadership
Medical Records
Pain Management
Patient Care
Pharmacy
Safety
Surgery
AAHA accreditation is a voluntary program. We have chosen to be accredited because of our commitment to excellence in small animal care.
How does our AAHA accreditation benefit clients?
The AAHA standards were developed with high quality care in mind. By following these strict standards, we are in a better position to provide patients with the very best in veterinary care. AAHA standards are a mark of distinction that sets our practice apart from others.
How many practices are accredited?
Approximately 7% of Canadian small animal practices are accredited by AAHA. Taking into account all small animal hospitals in North America, approximately 14% are AAHA-accredited.
Besides practice accreditation, what else does AAHA offer?
"Healthy Practices. Healthier Pets." is the ultimate goal of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). The association offers a diverse mix of high-quality programs and services to assist veterinary practices in providing the very best in companion animal care. This includes membership publications, continuing education opportunities, and other programs as well. AAHA serves as a leader in the profession and has published several ground-breaking studies and guidelines, including the AAHA Compliance Study, the Mega Study, the AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines, and the AAHA Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats.
