Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital Receives AAHA Accreditation
For Immediate Release
Contact Beth Jarvis
Marketing Associate
Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital
360-568-3113 x 510
January 10, 2011 - Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital of Snohomish, WA has again received accreditation following a comprehensive evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association. The evaluation includes a quality assessment review of the hospital’s facility, medical equipment, practice methods and pet health care management.
Only 15 percent of all small animal veterinary practices in the U.S. have achieved accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association. In order to maintain accredited status, Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital must continue to be evaluated regularly by the association’s consultants.
“Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital belongs to a select group of practices that are committed to meeting the standard of veterinary excellence,” says Gregg Takashima, DVM, AAHA president. “AAHA hospitals pass a stringent evaluation of over 900 standards covering patient care, client service and medical protocols. By attaining accreditation, Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital is demonstrating its dedication to offering the best care to its patients and clients.”
Established in 1933, the American Animal Hospital Association is the only organization that accredits veterinary practices throughout the U.S. and Canada for dedication to high standards of veterinary care.
Approximately 3,200 AAHA-accredited practices pass regular reviews of AAHA’s stringent accreditation standards that cover patient care, client service and medical protocols. For pet care information or referral to an AAHA-accredited practice, visit www.healthypet.com.
Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, located at 11308 92nd Street SE, Snohomish, WA has been an accredited practice member of the association for more than 30 years.
“We are very pleased to receive AAHA accreditation,” comments Jeff Duke, DVM and Companion Animal Department Head. “Our clients, companions, friends and staff can be proud of our achievement. It reflects the high caliber of our medical teams and our effort to provide exceptional service. We aspire to provide cutting edge technology, we are committed to ongoing veterinary education and we value being a long-standing member and contributor to our local community.”
From the newborn kitten to the elderly horse, Pilchuck’s experienced veterinarians provide compassionate and innovative care, tailored to each animal’s individual needs. Pilchuck offers comprehensive primary health care, emergency care, and referral services. Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital is comprised of a companion animal hospital with 24/7 emergency services, an equine hospital and ambulatory service with 24/7 emergency services, and an integrative medicine clinic as well.
For more information on Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital Companion Animal services call 360-568-3113, for Companion Animal Emergency call 360-568-9111, for the Equine Hospital and Ambulatory Services call 360-568-3111 and for Integrative Medicine call 360-568-3112. For an overview of Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital check out www.pilchuckvet.com or call Beth Jarvis at 360-568-3113 x 510.
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