Meet Lucky.

When shelter puppy Lucky found a home with AAHA member Jayme, he hit the jackpot. But so did she. Read Lucky's story here.

The American Animal Hospital Association is the only organization to accredit veterinary hospitals, and accredited hospitals make sure pets like Lucky receive the best care possible. AAHA is at the heart of better care for pets and their people. 


LEARN ABOUT AAHA

Meet Lucky.

When shelter puppy Lucky found a home with AAHA member Jayme, he hit the jackpot. But so did she. Read Lucky's story here.

The American Animal Hospital Association is the only organization to accredit veterinary hospitals, and accredited hospitals make sure pets like Lucky receive the best care possible. AAHA is at the heart of better care for pets and their people. 


LEARN ABOUT AAHA
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DOING THE RIGHT THING FOR PETS

Lucky’s mom, Jayme, is a DVM, and her hospital is AAHA accredited because she holds herself to the highest standards—especially when it comes to providing the best care for pets.

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KNOWING WHO TO TRUST WITH YOUR BEST FRIEND STARTS WITH ACCREDITATION.

Lucky and his feline sister, Miss Kitty, deserve the highest-quality care. Pet owners can find accredited veterinary practices like Lucky’s here!

Is my veterinary hospital accredited?

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OF VETERINARY PRACTICES ARE ACCREDITED. IS YOURS?

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Evolve with us at Connexity by AAHA

Lucky and Jayme's life-changing story, with its themes of connection, community, and achieving positive change, played out in real time at the inaugural Connexity by AAHA. This reimagined conference just for accredited and preaccredited practice teams offers social, solutions-driven learning wrapped in an extraordinary experience. 

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AAHA guidelines

Like all companion animals, Lucky deserves the most advanced care. AAHA’s Guidelines provide veterinarians with the most up-to-date science for treating dogs and cats on a variety of topics, from weight management to diabetes to vaccinations.

Take Me There

AAHA publishes top resources for veterinary professionals

When Jayme first adopted Lucky, he had a minor resource guarding issue—but with the help of the AAHA Behavior Brochures, Jayme was able to work with Lucky to solve this problem and prevent others from cropping up. AAHA Press has many resources to help clinicians, hospital teams, and clients solve problems and thrive.

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AAHA Continuing education

Lucky’s mom knows how important it is to keep up with the latest developments in the veterinary field. AAHA offers RACE-approved CE in a variety of formats, from on-site certificate programs to online classes. As the only veterinarian at her busy practice, that’s important.

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Veterinary Management Series: Practice Essentials
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Indispensable Associate Initiative: Professional Skills Workshops
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    place South Jordan, UT
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    place Exton, PA
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    place Vancouver, WA
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Connexity
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