AAHA Accredited Hospital   

The American Animal Hospital Association was founded in November, 1933 by about 100 veterinarians attending the annual meeting of the American Veterinary Medical Association.  These small animal veterinarians recognized that small animal practice was an important and permanent part of the veterinary profession.  They saw the need to improve the practice of small animal medicine.

Today, AAHA is respected internationally for its dedication to professional development, hospital standards, outstanding publications, and the excellence of its education programs.

Avery Road Animal Hospital is a member of the American Animal Hospital Association.  We are very proud of this designation because it indicates that our hospital has met the association's high standards for quality veterinary care, something only about 18% of small animal facilities in North America can claim. Our hospital is regularly evaluated by trained AAHA professionls to ensure that we maintain the standards and provide the best veterinary care we can.  The AAHA standards of excellence cover the following areas of service in our hospital: