Why AAHA?

Setting the Standard of Excellence

Since 1933, everything AAHA has done was with one goal in mind: help veterinary professionals provide exceptional care for companion animals.

At EDGE Animal Hospital, we believe in that goal of providing your pet with the same level medical care of medical care you would expect for yourself. AAHA-accredited practices are recognized among the best in the industry. In fact, only 15 percent of all small animal veterinary hospitals in the United States are accredited.

The AAHA Standards of Accreditation are composed of 940 standards and 18 categories covering all areas of veterinary practice—from anesthesia and pain management to recordkeeping and client communication. AAHA’s practice consultants visit veterinary hospitals striving to earn or maintain their AAHA accreditation and evaluate them based on the AAHA Standards of Accreditation.