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The American Animal Hospital Association is the only organization to accredit companion animal veterinary hospitals in the US and Canada. Nearly 60 percent of pet owners believe their veterinary hospital is accredited when it is not. In actuality, only 12-15% of veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada are accredited by AAHA.
Unlike human hospitals, not all animal hospitals are required to be accredited.
What does accreditation mean? It means your hospital holds itself to a higher standard, and that your pet is receiving care at a hospital that has passed the highest standards in veterinary care.
AAHA sends consultants to AAHA-accredited veterinary hospitals every three years to evaluate hospitals on their adherence to the AAHA Standards of Accreditation. AAHA consultants evaluate hospitals on approximately 900 different standards of veterinary care.
Accreditation by AAHA is the only way to know a veterinary practice is operating at the highest standards of excellence in animal care. Pet owners gain peace of mind when they choose an accredited practice, because they know their AAHA-accredited hospital has passed the highest standards of veterinary care.
Dr. Man encourages clients to voice their concerns regarding their pets before, during, and after their pet’s examination. Dr. Man can always be reached at the hospital via phone, email, and/or text message. Our team at Boca Midtowne is dedicated to make a connection with you and your pet that will last a lifetime. After normal business hours Dr. Man is available until midnight to help guide you and your pet with medical care recommendations.
- First Visit: It is a good idea to take your pet to the vet on the day it comes home. Your vet can examine your pet for any existing conditions including parasites and set a schedule for future care.
- Under Four Months: Your puppy will need a series of vaccines during this period. This is also the time to begin heartworm, flea, and intestinal parasite prevention.
- Four to Six Months: Puppies and kittens require a variety of vaccinations during their first four months, after which time the first rabies vaccine can be administered.
- Six Months: This is the age your puppy or kitten should be neutered/spayed. If you have not yet microchipped your pet, this is usually done while your pet is under anesthesia.
Got Questions?
Unlike human hospitals, not all animal hospitals are required to be accredited.
What does accreditation mean? It means your hospital holds itself to a higher standard, and that your pet is receiving care at a hospital that has passed the highest standards in veterinary care.
AAHA sends consultants to AAHA-accredited veterinary hospitals every three years to evaluate hospitals on their adherence to the AAHA Standards of Accreditation. AAHA consultants evaluate hospitals on approximately 900 different standards of veterinary care.
Accreditation by AAHA is the only way to know a veterinary practice is operating at the highest standards of excellence in animal care. Pet owners gain peace of mind when they choose an accredited practice, because they know their AAHA-accredited hospital has passed the highest standards of veterinary care.
Dr. Man encourages clients to voice their concerns regarding their pets before, during, and after their pet’s examination. Dr. Man can always be reached at the hospital via phone, email, and/or text message. Our team at Boca Midtowne is dedicated to make a connection with you and your pet that will last a lifetime. After normal business hours Dr. Man is available until midnight to help guide you and your pet with medical care recommendations.
- First Visit: It is a good idea to take your pet to the vet on the day it comes home. Your vet can examine your pet for any existing conditions including parasites and set a schedule for future care.
- Under Four Months: Your puppy will need a series of vaccines during this period. This is also the time to begin heartworm, flea, and intestinal parasite prevention.
- Four to Six Months: Puppies and kittens require a variety of vaccinations during their first four months, after which time the first rabies vaccine can be administered.
- Six Months: This is the age your puppy or kitten should be neutered/spayed. If you have not yet microchipped your pet, this is usually done while your pet is under anesthesia.