The American Animal Hospital Association is responding to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic by operating virtually, including performing virtual practice accreditation evaluations , through at least April 20.

Lakewood, Colorado — Pet owners’ fears about anesthesia are nothing new to the veterinary profession, and with good reason.  As the saying goes, “there are no safe anesthetic agents or procedures—only safe anesthetists.” Published in the latest issue of the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association (JAAHA) , the 2020 AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines for Dogs and Cats provide tools to calm client fears and decrease unforeseen complications by outlining intentional routines to guide everyone—including the caregivers at home—to achieve the best possible outcome.

Lakewood, Colorado—February 13, 2020 —AAHA announced today that current CEO Michael Cavanaugh , DVM, DABVP (C/F) Emeritus, will serve through the end of AAHA’s fiscal year, June 30, 2020, and then will move on to pursue other opportunities.

With the successful close of the second Connexity conference, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) welcomed three new officers and two new directors to the AAHA Board of Directors.

Saint Francis Veterinary Center has been named the 2019 AAHA-Accredited Practice of the Year, and Pet Specialists of Monterey has been named the 2019 AAHA-Accredited Referral Practice of the year, by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is pleased to announce the release of a new publication,  Implementing Preventive Care Protocols , which was developed with the support of an educational grant from IDEXX.

In a move that brings a veterinary industry leader in online CE together with the only association to accredit companion-animal hospitals in North America, VetBloom and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) are excited to announce the upcoming launch of the AAHA | Learning platform.

By three years of age, most dogs and cats have some level of periodontal disease. Not always apparent to pet owners, periodontal disease can cause oral pain, infection, inflammation, and other health problems, decreasing the quality of life for these pets. After a thorough and proper dental procedure, many pet owners report the emergence of a “whole new pet”—one who is happier, healthier, and more active.

As part of a multiyear collaboration, Merck Animal Health will be joining  AAHA's Healthy Workplace Culture Initiative  as the Corporate Supporter.

In a future-focused move, AAHA announced it is lending its voice in support of the Veterinary Nurse Initiative.