The American
Animal Hospital Association establishes exacting standards for veterinary
practices. AAHA fosters professionalism and excellence
in all phases of hospital operations. To become an AAHA-accredited hospital,
our pet health care team must comply with AAHA's strict standards.
We understand that your pet holds a valued place in your life and in your heart.
As a companion, friend, and confidante, your pet is an important part of the
family. And, like any family member, your pet deserves the finest possible health
care.
AAHA sets the standard of excellence. Accreditation requires adhering to
strict guidelines that include:
- Accurate record keeping for every patient which ensures prompt and
accurate diagnosis. It is essential in our daily work and guides the future
care of your pet.
- Complete diagnostic capabilities begin with the exam room, where we evaluate
your pet's health in a proper clinical environment. Access to clinical
laboratory services-such as blood chemistry and urine analysis, X-ray, and
heart monitoring-speeds up diagnosis, allowing proper treatment to start as
soon as possible.
- Appropriate anesthetic procedures ensure the safest and most comfortable conditions
for your pet during surgery.
- Surgical procedure performed in a single purpose surgical suite helps us protect
your pet from the risk of post-surgical infection. Our veterinarians and well-trained
surgical staff use proper procedures to ensure the cleanliness of our surgical
suite and the safety of your pet.
- Preventive medicine is a hallmark of the best pet care. We encourage you
to schedule annual health care exams for your pet. Each year we assess your
pet's
overall health status, and it gives us the chance to detect early stages of
potential health problems.
- Continuing education requirements ensure that our entire team regularly
attends veterinary continuing education classes to help us stay up-to-date
with the latest medical techniques.
- Complete pharmaceutical facilities give our team the ability to provide medications
quickly when your pet needs them.
- Emergency service, whether on site or through a referral, ensures that immediate
care is available when your pet needs it.
- Dental care plays an important role in your pet’s health, just as it
does for you. We offer the dental services your pet needs to stay healthy.
- Nursing care is a vital requirement for excellent pet care. Our professional
and highly trained team follows strict guidelines for the proper care and handling
of your pet, from diagnosis to recuperation.
- Proper housekeeping means more than just a clean surgical area. We work hard
to maintain safe, sanitary conditions throughout the hospital.
As an accredited hospital member of AAHA, we earn our standing as leaders in
the veterinary profession. It's our commitment to the highest standards
of veterinary care that makes us unique. We voluntarily meet AAHA's high
standards for hospital services and facilities. Why? When we follow AAHA's
strict guidelines, it ensures the best possible care for your pet.
A specially trained AAHA practice consultant periodically visits our hospital
for a thorough evaluation of our facilities and procedures. AAHA hospital members
meet more than 400 individual standards in the following areas:
- Medical records
- Examination facilities
- Pharmacy
- Laboratory
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Anesthesiology
- Surgery
- Dentistry
- Nursing Care
- Housekeeping and Maintenance
- Continuing Education
- Emergency Services
- Satellite Clinics
- Emergency Hospitals
- Specialty Practices
You may visit AAHA's website by going to www.healthypet.com |
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