What’s to come at AAHA: July 2026

Beat the heat this summer with learning opportunities from AAHA! Here’s what’s to come this month in podcasts. 

New Podcast Episodes

July 2nd – Dr. Ingrid Taylor 

Dr. Ingrid Taylor is a veterinarian and AAHA’s Director of Guidelines. We talked about how topics are chosen, how the task force members are selected, and how important it is to have members with diverse perspectives and backgrounds on the task force. 

She also shared some of her thoughts and experiences on inclusivity for veterinary professionals with disability, advancements in technology, ethical considerations for veterinarians, and the emotional state of animals. 

July 16th – Dr. Melissa Magnuson 

Dr. Melissa Magnuson is a veterinarian and owner of three AAHA-accredited veterinary practices and a new member of the AAHA Board of Directors. Before joining the board, one of her hospitals, Canobie Lake Animal Hospital, won AAHA Practice of the Year in 2024. 

We talked about what inspired her to become a practice owner, what being AAHA-accredited means to her and her team, and how she acquired her business acumen. 

She also talked about her Conscious Care program, a program she created to train and support her team members both professionally and personally so that they have the tools they need to show up as their best selves at work.  

You can catch up on the conversation and subscribe to From the SOAP Box on Spotify, YouTube, and AAHA’s LMS.  

AAHA Day – July 22nd  

Celebrate AAHA-Accredited Hospital Day (or “AAHA Day”) on July 22nd! Launched in 2016, AAHA Day is all about highlighting the excellent care and services AAHA-accredited hospitals provide. Celebrate by checking out our AAHA Day Publicity Toolkit for celebration ideas, marketing tips, and more. And don’t forget to use #AAHADay on social media for a chance to get featured! 

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