Wellington Veterinary Clinic Earns AAHA Accreditation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 28, 2011

Contact:
Mrs Connie Croak
Wellington Veterinary Clinic
7837 6th St
Wellington, CO 80549


Wellington Veterinary Clinic Earns AAHA Accreditation
[WELLINGTON, CO] — Wellington Veterinary Clinic has earned accreditation following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) that included a quality assessment review of the hospital’s practice protocols, medical equipment, facility and client service.

“I would like to congratulate Wellington Veterinary Clinic on achieving accreditation through AAHA,” said Michael Cavanaugh, DVM, DABVP, AAHA executive director. “They are clearly committed to doing their very best as evidenced by the hard work and effort they put into this voluntary process.” Accreditation is a voluntary commitment practices make to their clients and patients, and AAHA is the only organization in the U.S. and Canada that accredits companion animal hospitals based on standards that go above and beyond state regulations. The AAHA Standards of Accreditation, viewed as the standard of veterinary excellence, contain more than 900 individual standards, divided into 18 major sections. These areas of focus include: patient care and pain management, surgery, pharmacy, laboratory, exam facilities, medical records, cleanliness, emergency services, dental care, diagnostic imaging, anesthesiology, and continuing education. Only 15 percent of all small animal hospitals in the U.S. have achieved accreditation by the Association. To maintain accredited status, Wellington Veterinary Clinic must continue to be evaluated regularly by AAHA.

Wellington Veterinary Clinic, located at 7837 6th St in Wellington, has been accredited with the association since 2008 and can be reached at (970)568-7387 or online at www.wellingtonvets.com.

For more information about AAHA-accreditation, visit www.healthypet.com.

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