What AAHA Accreditation Means for You and Your Pet
At Watson's Friends Animal Hospital, we are proud to be an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital, a distinction that reflects our unwavering commitment to exceptional pet care. Only about 15% of veterinary practices in the U.S. and Canada achieve this accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) – and we’re honored to be among them.
What is AAHA Accreditation?
The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) is the only organization that accredits companion animal hospitals in North America. Accreditation is completely voluntary and involves an in-depth evaluation of hospital protocols, facilities, and medical practices. To earn and maintain AAHA accreditation, animal hospitals must meet or exceed over 900 standards covering every aspect of veterinary medicine – from preventive care and anesthesia to surgery, diagnostics, pain management, patient safety, and client communication.
These standards are updated regularly to ensure accredited hospitals provide the most advanced, effective, and safe care available in veterinary medicine today.
Why It Matters for You and Your Pet
When you choose Watson’s Friends Animal Hospital, you’re choosing a team that’s dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care that meets nationally recognized standards. Whether your pet needs a routine wellness exam, vaccinations, dental care, or advanced diagnostics and surgery, you can trust that we follow the most up-to-date and reliable practices.
Your pet deserves the best – and AAHA accreditation is just one of the many ways we ensure they receive it.