The American Animal Hospital Association is the only organization that accredits animal hospitals throughout the United States and Canada. AAHA-accredited veterinary hospitals are champions for excellent pet health care. They voluntarily choose to be evaluated on approximately 900 standards of veterinary care. \n\nCurrently, over 3,600 small animal veterinary hospitals are accredited by AAHA. Consultants regularly visit these hospitals to ensure compliance with AAHA’s standards for services and facilities.\n\n\nMission:\nEnhance the abilities of veterinarians to provide quality medical care to companion animals\n\nEnable veterinarians to successfully conduct their practices and maintain their facilities with high standards of excellence\n\nMeet the public's needs as they relate to the delivery of small animal veterinary medicine