Charleston Animal Society Achieves Highest Level of Veterinary Excellence
June 30, 2015
CHARLESTON, SC – Charleston Animal Society has achieved the highest level of veterinary excellence following a thorough evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Charleston Animal Society earned AAHA accreditation after a rigorous review of the hospital’s 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.
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, Charleston Animal Society must continue to be evaluated regularly by AAHA. “We are so proud to be recognized for this level of excellence,” said Charleston Animal Society Senior Director of Veterinary Care Dr. Lucy Fuller, DVM, “this was a team effort and is one more example of how Charleston Animal Society is committed to the welfare of our community’s animals.”
For more information about accreditation, visit www.aaha.org/petowner.
About Charleston Animal Society
At 141 years old, Charleston Animal Society is the oldest animal organization in South Carolina and one of the oldest in the Nation. It is also South Carolina’s leader in adoptions, spay/neuter procedures, free roaming cat services and research projects and has a nationally recognized Veterinary Science Initiative. For the second year in a row, Charleston Animal Society is South Carolina’s most honored charity.
