Why AAHA Accreditation Matters
Colmar Veterinary Hospital is proud to be an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited veterinary practice.
AAHA accredits veterinary hospitals that meet comprehensive standards for medical care, patient safety, anesthesia, pain management, cleanliness, medical records, and client communication. Accreditation is entirely voluntary, and earning it demonstrates a commitment to providing exceptional veterinary medicine.
Why Choose an AAHA-Accredited Veterinary Hospital?
Choosing an AAHA-accredited hospital means choosing a practice that has been independently evaluated against hundreds of standards designed to ensure high-quality care, patient safety, and continuous improvement.
Hospitals are evaluated on roughly 900 standards covering patient care, emergency protocols, pain management, and many other areas of your pet's health. Only about 15% of veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada hold this accreditation. The AAHA seal in our window means you can trust our team to provide the care your pet needs.
The Areas We're Evaluated On
To earn accreditation, veterinary hospitals must meet standards across all of the following:
- Anesthesia
- Dentistry
- Emergency and critical care
- Human resources
- Laboratory
- Medical records
- Pain management
- Patient care
- Pharmacy
- Surgery
Compassionate Care for Your Pet
In practice, accreditation means your pet benefits from safe anesthesia protocols, comprehensive pain management, modern medical practices, ongoing staff education, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of veterinary medicine.
What It Means for Pets and Their Owners
Consumers Advocate published an article, AAHA – The League of Champions, explaining how accreditation sets animal hospitals apart, with accredited practices weighing in on what it means for pets and their owners.
Want to read more? AAHA has its own guide on why accreditation matters for pet parents.