American Animal Hospital Association

Established in 1933 by leaders in the veterinary profession, AAHA is the only organization to accredit companion animal veterinary hospitals. To become AAHA accredited, companion animal hospitals undergo regular, comprehensive onsite evaluations by AAHA veterinary experts who evaluate each practice on more than 900 standards of veterinary care. Today, more than 4,500 practice teams (12%–15% of veterinary practices in the United States and Canada) are AAHA accredited or pre-accredited.

The association also develops publications, educational programs, and resources designed to help companion animal hospitals thrive. The AAHA membership philosophy is team-focused, allowing every hospital team member, from veterinarians to receptionists, to benefit from AAHA’s resources through one team member.

AAHA is also a founding member of Partners for Healthy Pets and is a member of the Human-Animal Bond Research Initiative Steering Committee.

• Enhance the abilities of veterinarians to provide quality medical care to companion animals
• Enable veterinarians to successfully conduct their practices and maintain their facilities with high standards of excellence
• Meet the public’s needs as they relate to the delivery of small animal veterinary medicine

AAHA seeks to lead the profession in the provision of the highest quality of care for companion animals by improving standards of care, championing accreditation, and supporting our member practices in all aspects of this pursuit.

To find out more about AAHA, visit their website here.