This hospital has voluntarily achieved the high standards of the American Animal Hospital Association, qualifying it as an AAHA Hospital Member.  These standards pertain to facilities, equipment, practice methods, and management.

The purpose of the American Animal Hospital Association is to 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; and to meet the public's needs as they relate to the delivery of small animal veterinary medicine.

Membership in the American Animal Hospital is available to any veterinary hospital in the United States and Canada that meets the high standards of medical practice and hospital procedures established by AAHA, provided the hospital director subscribes to the purposes of the Association.  Evidence of compliance with these standards is determined through periodic on-site evaluations by practice consultants of the Association.

American Animal Hospital Association
Standards for Animal Hospitals

Examination Facilities
Examination facilities must be provided and properly equipped.

Pharmacy
Facilities must be provided for storage, safekeeping, and preparation and use of drugs in accordance with federal, state, and provincial laws.  Complete detailed record keeping for all controlled substance use is mandatory.

Pathology
Pathology services must be provided in-hospital or through outside sources.

Diagnostic Imaging
The hospital must have the capacity to generate quality radiographic images on the premises.

Anesthesiology
Anesthetic services must include proper equipment and procedures for quality patient care and employee safety.

Surgery
Aseptic procedures, proper attire, and a separate room for aseptic surgery must be provided.

Dentistry
Prophylactic dental services (scaling and polishing) must be provided.

Nursing Care
Nursing care must be provided by properly trained staff.  All patients must be positively and properly identified during their hospital stay.  Convalescent and exercise areas must be adequate.

Housekeeping and Maintenance
There must be a written program for establishing and maintaining a safe, sanitary, functional, and pleasant environment for clients, patients and employees.

Continuing Education
A medical library consisting of basic textbooks and current periodicals must be provided.

Emergency Services
Emergency services must be provided and must be readily available at all times.