AAHA Standards

AAHA
Hospitals that are accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) meet high veterinary care standards. Each hospital voluntarily completes a detailed evaluation of its services and equipment. Then a trained practice consultant thoroughly inspects the hospital to make sure it meets AAHA's high standards in the areas of:

  • emergency services
  • surgery and anesthesia
  • radiology services
  • pathology services
  • nursing care
  • pharmacy
  • dentistry
  • examination facilities
  • pet medical records
  • medical library
  • housekeeping and maintenance

Less than 18 percent of the small animal veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada are accredited AAHA members.