VetSuccess earns AAHA preferred provider statusJuly 31, 2019The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has named VetSuccess a preferred provider for practice analytics.
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WellHaven Pet Health builds 12 AAHA-accredited hospitalsJune 24, 2019Twelve American Animal Hospital Association- (AAHA-) accredited hospitals have opened in Washington, Colorado, and Minnesota.
BabelBark named AAHA's exclusive pet care software providerApril 26, 2019The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has named BabelBark as its sole software provider, which will allow animal caregivers to share notes and observations with pet owners and veterinarians. BabelVet, BabelBark's digital application and software platform, is designed to bring everyone in a pet's life together into one environment to better manage pet care. The application software developer will provide BabelVet to more than 4,426 AAHA-accredited hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. "Exceptional care is paramount to AAHA and we now have a consistent and direct connection between the veterinarian and the client through BabelVet," says AAHA's chief executive officer, Michael Cavanaugh, DVM, DABVP (emeritus). "The real time connection BabelBark provides to every caretaker in a pet's life in unprecedented. This knowledge is vital for us to elevate ongoing patient care." BabelVet also offers both remote patient and real time health monitoring, which can set, manage, and observe an animal's activity goals, providing immediate and critical information on a pet's health.
KindredBio named AAHA Advantage's new vendorApril 25, 2019Kindred Biosciences has been named American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Advantage's newest vendor. As part of the deal, the biopharmaceutical company will provide marketing and education funds to enhance AAHA's existing educational programs and resources. "At KindredBio, we support veterinary science at every level, whether it's in the laboratory where we develop innovative technologies or in the exam room where veterinarians put science into action," says KindredBio president and chief operating officer, Denise Bevers. "As such, we are proud to join forces with the AAHA."
WellHaven Pet Health partners with Fear Free to train veterinary professionalsApril 2, 2019WellHaven Pet Health says it is partnering with Fear Free to provide training to its medical staff on emotional well-being, enrichment, and reducing fear, anxiety, and stress in pets. "Adopting Fear Free across our practices will result in better medicine, better business, increased safety, and improved practice culture," says WellHaven Pet Health chief medical officer, Bob Lester, DVM. The partnership will allow WellHaven Pet Health to achieve American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) certification in all its clinics. "Their commitment to the emotional and physical well-being of pets demonstrates WellHaven Pet Health's leadership in the field of veterinary medicine," says Marty Becker, DVM, Fear Free CEO and founder and columnist for Veterinary Practice News. "Fear Free is proud to partner with them in creating better experiences for pets, people, and the profession."
AAHA releases 2019 Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and CatsMarch 7, 2019The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) has updated its dental care guidelines with the goal of decreasing oral pain and improving the quality of life for dogs and cats. While not always apparent to pet owners, by the age of three, dogs and cats have some level of periodontal disease. Updated from the 2013 edition, the 2019 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats are designed to help veterinary professionals expand their current client education efforts, so pet owners understand periodontal disease can be avoided through regular dental checkups and proper home care. The new guidelines also help veterinary practitioners address the fear of anesthesia among pet owners, as it is the most common reason for declining dental procedures. "Regular dental care is one of the most powerful ways we can improve the quality of life of our patients," said AAHA chief executive officer, Michael Cavanaugh, DVM, DABVP (emeritus). "AAHA continues to support the use of general anesthesia in dental procedures to promote appropriate diagnostic capabilities and decrease patient stress, injury, and risk of aspiration. Because home care is crucial in the support of a healthy, pain-free mouth, client communication and education remain central to these guidelines." Detailed …
Merck Animal Health joins AAHA in workplace culture initiativeJanuary 10, 2019Merck Animal Health is joining the American Animal Hospital Association’s (AAHA’s) Healthy Workplace Culture Initiative.
AAHA supports veterinary nurse initiative to standardize professionNovember 21, 2018The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) board of directors has voted to support a veterinary nurse initiative to standardize the credential and title used for the profession throughout the country.
New AAHA infection control guidelines now availableNovember 12, 2018New guidelines by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) on infection control offer practical standard operating procedures (SOPs) to guide veterinary teams in creating a clean and safe environment to prevent the spread of disease.
PetWell Partners earns first-ever AAHA accreditationOctober 31, 2018PetWell Partners, a Houston-based national veterinary practice network, has become the first organization to earn practice network accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA).
