Why an AAHA Accredited Hospital is Important for Your Pet

When you research animal hospitals, what kinds of things do you look for? Too often pet owners don’t understand the value of accreditation and the veterinary rigor that is part of that distinction. AAHA hopes to change that.

It’s a good idea to choose an animal hospital that’s been accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Animal hospitals that choose to be accredited show they are committed to meeting -- or exceeding -- standards in a variety of different areas (approximately 900 standards, to be exact). An AAHA-accredited hospital goes above and beyond. They must prove to a third-party (AAHA) that they consistently provide the safest, highest quality care.

Hospitals that are accredited by AAHA meet high veterinary care standards. Each hospital voluntarily completes a detailed evaluation of its services and equipment.

For more information about this accreditation, check out this article. As always, feel free to give us a call: (703) 897-5665. We're here to help!