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We are an American Animal Hospital Association member. This is very important to us as there are criteria that must be met in order to join this association. We must have periodic reviews and since joining AAHA we have succeeded in passing these on-site inspections with a high rating. But what does AAHA mean. Below is the Standards of Accreditation which they have posted on their website.
AAHA Standards of Accreditation
AAHA developed the Accreditation Program to raise the level of care being provided to companion animals. We also wanted to increase loyalty among veterinary staff members and provide a way for practices to show their excellence to their communities and clients. AAHA, along with a group of veterinary experts, developed the AAHA Standards of Accreditation as benchmarks of excellence. We also developed the evaluation system where practices are regularly evaluated by a Practice Consultant to ensure they meet AAHA’s standards.
Veterinary practices choose to become AAHA-accredited for a myriad of reasons, including the desire to:
* Have challenging benchmarks to reach
* Ensure that practices are up-to-date on changes in veterinary medicine
* Improve practice operations and check skills
* Enhance credibility with peers and clients
* Inspire pride among staff members
* Encourage leadership development
* Have their achievements recognized