AAHA History

The American Animal Hospital Association was founded in November, 1933.  It started in Chicago, Illinois, when seven progressive veterinarians saw the need to improve the practice of small animal medicine. They recognized that the exchange of information through a fraternal association could improve standards and form the foundation for a continuing education commitment from the profession.

Since its beginning, the AAHA has insisted on continual improvement.  The founders were convinced that small animal practice was important and felt that veterinarians were obliged to provide better facilities and methods than were generally available.  That philosophy is still alive and well as a guiding principle of AAHA today.  AAHA has led the way not only for member hospitals, but also for the practice of small animal medicine throughout the world.

Today, AAHA is respected internationally for its dedication to professional development, hospital standards, outstanding publications, and the excellence of its education programs.  This recognition and the strength of the organization is a tribute to the vision of its founders and the leadership and dedication of the many veterinarians who have sacrificed time and energy to serve the Association through the years.  Their contributions are evident today in a strong, viable, and dynamic association that continues to be the "leading edge" of the veterinary profession.

AAHA Standards

To be an accredited AAHA hospital member, our hospital must meet the Association's high standards for quality veterinary care.  Our hospital will be regularly evaluated by trained professionals to ensure that we maintain the standards and provide the best veterinary care we can.  The over 900 AAHA standards of excellence cover the following areas and services in our hospital:        

·        Pet Medical Records                                  ·        Diagnostic Services               ·        Surgery

·        Pharmacy                                                     ·        Nursing Care                           ·        Medical Library

·        Examination Facilities                                ·        Anesthesia                               ·        Dentistry

·        Housekeeping and Maintenance              ·        Emergency Services   

We are very proud of the fact that we are an accredited AAHA hospital member since our first application in 2005.  Fewer than one in five small animal facilities in North America can claim this distinction.

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