The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), founded in 1933, offers accreditation to small-animal hospitals that meet certain criteria. The AAHA offers sets of guidelines to participating animal hospitals on topics such as pain management in dogs and cats, dental care and vaccines. There are more than 6,000 veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada that hold AAHA certification, and it is easy to find the one closest to you.
Instructions
Visit www.healthypet.com.
Enter your zip code in the box marked "Zip Code" on the top right portion of the page, under the heading "AAHA-Accredited Hospital Quick Search."
Enter the search radius you desire in the box next to the zip code box.
Click "Go." A new page will appear that includes a map with icons indicating the various AAHA veterinary hospitals located within your search range.
Scroll down the page, beneath the map, for a list of the hospitals, including their addresses and telephone numbers.
Click on a clinic or doctor's name to be taken to a page with more information, such as the names of the veterinarians in the practice, office hours, types of animals treated, how long the hospital has been a member of AAHA and directions to the clinic.