Press releases
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September 22, 2021
AAHA welcomes 2021–2022 board of directors at Connexity conference
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) welcomed one new director and several new officers to the AAHA Board of Directors during the Connexity by AAHA conference, which was held in Scottsdale, Arizona. -
August 20, 2021
Dr. Janice Trumpeter receives American Animal Hospital Association Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Board of Directors is proud to award its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Janice Trumpeter , AAHA’s d eputy CEO , who will retir e in August 2021 after 23 years at the association . -
September 18, 2020
AAHA announces new End-of-Life Care accreditation
In an effort to help veterinary practitioners elevate end-of-life care for companion animals, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) will now offer an End-of-Life Care accreditation option for veterinary practices that focus on providing this type of care.
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Quick facts about AAHA
- Founded by seven leaders of the veterinary profession in 1933, AAHA has been recognized for years as a leader for the veterinary industry and profession.
- AAHA accredits small-animal hospitals throughout both the United States and Canada.
- Unlike human hospitals, accreditation is not required for veterinary hospitals.
- Nearly 60% of pet owners believe that their pet’s veterinary hospital is accredited when it is not.
- Requirements for accreditation often surpass those required by states. State regulations for veterinary hospitals vary widely—some state examiners will never inspect a veterinary practice unless a complaint is filed.
- Veterinary practices that choose to be AAHA accredited are evaluated regularly on approximately 900 standards of care.
- There are more than 4,500 AAHA-accredited hospitals in the United States and Canada.
- End-of-Life Care accreditation provides opportunity to elevate the emotional and supportive care patients and clients receive.
- AAHA also accredits veterinary practices within animal shelters and humane societies. As of 2015, there were 18 accredited humane societies.
- In addition to accrediting companion-animal hospitals, AAHA also develops veterinary guidelines and position statements, publishes educational resources, and offers world-class continuing education for veterinary professionals.
- AAHA is committed to helping lost pets get back to their owners. The AAHA Universal Pet Microchip Lookup tool helps pet owners and shelters determine which microchip company a chip is registered with.
- Pet owners can find an accredited veterinary practice by looking for the red AAHA logo, and by searching AAHA’s hospital search tool online.