Publications
Educational Programs
- Distance Education Veterinary Technician Program (DEVTP)
From assistants to credentialed technicians in as few as five semesters. Improve your practice, careers, and pet health. Scholarships are now available! - Veterinary Management Institute (VMI)
AAHA’s executive leadership program where you can connect with a cohort of professional peers and learn to lead together as you work with expert facilitators. - Better Medicine Workshop (BMW)
AAHA has partnered with Zoetis to design an enlightening, blended learning experience for every member of the veterinary team who wants to gain hands-on skills for the nonmedical part of the job, such as client communications, overcoming professional challenges, and caring for your own wellbeing.
The Annual Conference of AAHA
- AAHA Con 2023
Save the date! September 20-23, 2023 | Grand Hyatt Hotel, San Diego, CA.
AAHA's Most Recent Guidelines
- 2023 AAHA Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
Senior dogs and cats represent 44% of the pet population, and they deserve the best care we can offer in their senior years. The AAHA Senior Care Guidelines help your team create a practice that doesn’t just accommodate senior pets, but actively welcomes them. - 2022 AAHA Canine Vaccination Guidelines
These Guidelines empower veterinarians to make the best possible personalized recommendations for their patients by determining which vaccines are essential for each individual dog. - 2022 AAFP/AAHA Antimicrobial Stewardship Guidelines
Veterinary teams play a crucial role in public health. Review the part you play in minimizing the risk of antimicrobial resistance. - 2022 AAHA Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats
These guidelines discuss pain management as a therapeutic continuum consisting of assessment, treatment, reassessment, and plan revision.
Resources
- Central Line: The AAHA Podcast
We hope veterinary professionals in all roles, from client care to practice owner, will enjoy and benefit from these conversations. Join us as Central Line takes you to the heart of exceptional veterinary care. - Go-To Practice Solutions
Go-To Solutions Series case study videos. Each month, AAHA will shine light on an industry issue and offer a solution which is validated through research. - Publicity Toolbox
Practice Tools
- Microchip lookup
The following is a search tool to assist in the identification of microchip registries. It will not return pet owner information, but rather, identify which registries should be contacted.
AAHA Membership
- What is AAHA accreditation?
AAHA accreditation is a set of veterinary practice standards that improves patient care and practice culture, fosters a sense of community, and provides the resources needed to help your practice succeed. - AAHA Accreditation: Getting Started
While achieving AAHA accreditation can seem daunting at first, it’s actually a very straightforward process.
Pet owner
- Can my pet have a "telehealth" appointment with the Veterinarian?
Telehealth includes any use of technology to remotely receive healthcare information or services for your pet. - Hospital Locator Tool
Nearly 60% of pet owners think their veterinary hospital is accredited when it is not. Find your nearest AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital with this handy locator tool.