AAHA Press Release

Kate Spencer
Communications Manager
720-963-4479
kate.spencer@aahanet.org

Four Paws Animal Hospital at Johns Creek achieves high level of veterinary excellence

LAKEWOOD, Colo.- Four Paws Animal Hospital at Johns Creek has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Four Paws Animal Hospital at Johns Creek 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 and provincial 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.

"I would like to congratulate Four Paws Animal Hospital at Johns Creek 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, Four Paws Animal Hospital at Johns Creek must continue to be evaluated regularly by AAHA.

Four Paws Animal Hospital at Johns Creek, located at 3571 Peachtree Parkway, Suite A, in Suwanee, Georgia can be reached at 770-844-7387 or online at www.fourpawsjohnscreek.com.

For more information about accreditation, visit www.healthypet.com, or connect on Facebook and "like" the American Animal Hospital Association.

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.