Norwalk Veterinary Medical Center Achieves High Level of Veterinary Excellence
LAKEWOOD, Colo.— Norwalk Veterinary Medical Center has again achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough re-evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Norwalk Veterinary Medical Center earned AAHA accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s patient care, practice protocols, medical equipment, facility and client service.
Unlike human hospitals, not all animal hospitals are required to be accredited.
Accredited hospitals are the only hospitals that choose to be evaluated on approximately 900 quality standards that go above and beyond basic state regulations, ranging from patient care and pain management to staff training and advanced diagnostic services. AAHA-accredited hospitals are recognized among the finest in the industry, and are consistently at the forefront of advanced veterinary medicine. AAHA standards are continuously reviewed and updated to keep accredited practices on the cutting edge of veterinary excellence.
Norwalk Veterinary Medical Center is Huron County’s only AAHA-accredited hospital. Norwalk Veterinary Medical Center received the AAHA-Accredited Practice of the Year Award in 2011, demonstrating their commitment to the highest quality veterinary care for their patients.
“I would like to congratulate Norwalk Veterinary Medical Center on vigilantly keeping up with advancements in veterinary medicine and adhering to the Association’s high standards,” said Michael Cavanaugh, DVM, DABVP, AAHA chief executive officer. “They are clearly committed to doing their very best as evidenced by the hard work and effort they put into this voluntary process.”
Pet owners look for AAHA-accredited hospitals because they value their pet’s health and trust the consistent, expert care provided by the entire health care team. At AAHA-accredited practices, pet owners can expect to receive the highest quality care from well-trained, professional veterinary teams.
Only the top small animal hospitals in the United States and Canada have achieved accreditation by the Association. To maintain accredited status, Norwalk Veterinary Medical Center must continue to be evaluated regularly by AAHA.
Norwalk Veterinary Medical Center, located at 705 U.S. Highway 20 East in Norwalk, Ohio can be reached at 419-668-6524 or online at http://norwalkvet.com.
For more information about accreditation, visit www.healthypet.com, or connect on Facebook and “like” the American Animal Hospital Association.
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AAHA is the only organization in the United States and Canada that accredits companion animal hospitals based on standards that go above and beyond state regulations. The Association is an international organization comprised of more than 45,000 veterinary professionals who are committed to excellence in companion animal care. Established in 1933, the Association is well-known among veterinarians for its leadership in the profession, high standards for veterinary practices and pet health care, and most importantly, its accreditation of companion-animal practices.
