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Overview of AAHA and the AAHA Student Program

Overview of AAHA and the AAHA Student Program. By Anna Worth, VMD. Sponsored by:. Founded in 1933 The only exclusive companion animal veterinary association The only organization that accredits veterinary practices

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Overview of AAHA and the AAHA Student Program

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  1. Overview of AAHA and the AAHA Student Program By Anna Worth, VMD Sponsored by:

  2. Founded in 1933 The only exclusive companion animal veterinary association The only organization that accredits veterinary practices Membership allows every hospital staff member to benefit from AAHA’s resources Serves approximately 6,000 practice teams in the United States and Canada that are comprised of more than 40,000 individual veterinary care providers. Nearly 3,000 of the total practice teams are accredited. About AAHA History

  3. Why AAHA Excellent Practices Since its beginning, AAHA has been committed to excellence.It has helped stimulate and maintain the growth and development not only of the association, but of the practice of small animal medicine throughout the world. AAHA’s commitment to excellence will help provide you with the tools needed for success in your career & practice: • Accreditation • Guidelines and Initiatives • Educational Programs • Additional Member Benefits

  4. Veterinary practices choose to become AAHA accredited for a myriad of reasons, including to: Why AAHA Accreditation • Have challenging benchmarks to reach • Improve practice operations and teamwork • Enhance credibility with clients • Inspire pride among staff members • Recognize their team’s achievements • Strive for continuous improvement

  5. “The standards and guidelines represent the type of medicine I want to practice and the quality of care that I want to offer to my patients.” - Rachel Helm, AAHA Student member Why AAHA Guidelines and Initiatives • Providing a means for veterinary practices to “raise the bar” and practice a higher level of medicine • AAHA Referral Guidelines • 2006 AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines Revised • AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats • AAHA Senior Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats • Basic Guidelines of Judicious Therapeutic Use of Antimicrobials • Pain Management Guidelines • Mentoring Guidelines

  6. AAHA is the premier provider of staff training and continuing education for veterinary practice teams. We have programs for all members of a practice team including: Why AAHA Continuing Education • Veterinary Leadership Academy • Veterinary Leadership Workshops • Veterinary Management Institute at Purdue University • Veterinary Management School • Distance Education Veterinary Technician Program • Web Conferences

  7. Subscriptions: Trends magazine Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association (JAAHA) NEWStat, AAHA’s timely veterinary e-newsletter Member prices on all services, publications and educational programs Member only resources at aahanet.org Access to AAHA’s preferred business providers Access to AAHA MARKETLink, AAHA’s full-line drug and supply distributor Career Center Why AAHA Additional Member Benefits

  8. You’re not alone! AAHA can help you through school and the transition to practice when you graduate : Become part of a network of the highest quality veterinary practices around the world, making a powerful commitment to your professional growth Learn about companion animal medicine current industry trends Develop personal and professional success Why AAHA AAHA’s Student Program

  9. Why AAHA Student Program Benefits New Website! • Career Planning • Financial Planning • Life Balance • Monthly Book Drawings student.aahanet.org

  10. Why AAHA Student Program Benefits • AAHA Career Center • FREE AAHA Yearly Conference registration • Journal of the American Animal Hospital (JAAHA) • Access to AAHA’s Member Directory, Guidelines and Standards of Accreditation

  11. THANK YOU!!

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