American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

7 recommendations and reviews from 7 people

• Referral from December 14, 2019
  

  LevYarnAddict asked:

  Advice on finding a decent vet? What should I look for that are good qualities and red flags? First dog and unsure about vets in my area. Reviews are pretty much subjective and my community is kind of... old fashioned. You don't tell them what they want to hear and they'll automatically hate you. Kind of an older generation community of grans that don't like hearing that they need to stop feeding their dog an entire block of cheese a week hahaha I will be doing some shopping around if the first vet I go to isn't the best. Would really appreciate some assistance in knowing what some good qualities in a vet would be and some red flags to watch out for.

  

  jclelelel replied:

  I would ask what they recommend for preventive care for healthy pets, what services they provide for sick pets, what protocols they follow for procedures- especially those that require anesthesia. Check out aaha.org canine life stage guidelines- even if you are not in the USA and/or the hospital is not aaha accredited, they should have mostly similar recommendations.

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• Referral from June 7, 2017
  

  Cecilia E. asked:

  Anyone know off any great affordable pet clinics in the area? I just got a puppy and he's about 10 weeks old. I need to get him started on his shots along with a exam. Please no rude comments. TIA.

  

  Amy L. replied:

  Go to Aaha.org. They have higher standards of accreditation than anyone else - just put your zip code in and it'll bring up plenty of options. Congrats on the new pup!

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• Referral from December 1, 2015
  

  TheNextWunda asked:

  Looking for a good / affordable vet in Denver or surrounding area. I am looking for an affordable vet in the Denver area because my dog need to have 1-2 teeth extracted. I took her to a local VCA vet, but they gave me a quote of $1,200 for the work. I have a friend who had to do the same for their dog and they were charged $700. I am going to take my dog there, too, but I was hoping others may have some good suggestions. Please let me know if you have a reliable / affordable vet in or near Denver. I am not trying to give up safety or quality for less money. Thanks!

  

  philipfromga replied:

  My wife is a VCA vet tech, she said to have the VCA office refer you to Pet Aid(http://www.petaidcolorado.org). It much more affordable and is AAHA(www.aaha.org) accredited

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• Referral from May 20, 2015
  

  Diane M. asked:

  Hi everyone with dogs! I need a really good, nice and efficient vet! Thanks!

  

  Rayona C. replied:

  Good point Lisa! I have not seen a vet AAHA approved either until now. Accrediation is based on the delivery of quality patient care set to a standard of excellence; this title must be earned, and it is not available for purchase. If you would like to check to see if any other vet can compare, here is the link: https://www.aaha.org/

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• Referral from March 31, 2015
  

  Donna H. asked:

  URGENT! I am desperate! We rescued this baby a year ago. I have an American Bulldog who has a hematoma (blood pocket) in her right ear. The surgery is not cheap....over $1000 according to my personal vet...and i will have the funds for it on Wednesday. Surgery is scheduled for Thursday morning. The ear keeps swelling and even with her cone and anti-inflammatories and pain meds... she is miserable and I'm afraid the ear will rupture. It is draining blood. Not alot..but ......Does anyone have a vet who will do the surgery and allow me to delay total payment until Thursday? I hate asking this!!!!!! But I am worried sick!! Private message me please if you know someone who can help. Thank you all so much....

  

  Michelle S. replied:

  Get help with vet and pet bills. Find resources, many of which are free, to get help with pet bills, including how to get grants and other assistance from the American Animal Hospital Association Helping Pets Fund. As most pet owners will eventually be faced with expensive, unexpected veterinary bills. It is great that veterinary medicine has advanced to a very modern state. It gives caregivers new, and many times more expensive options for the care of their ailing pets. While the cost of veterinary care is very reasonable when you compare it with the much higher cost of human health care, an unexpected medical emergency or bill for your pet may very well present a major financial dilemma for an unprepared pet owner. Pet owners have several options to get help with paying their vet bills. If you have a specific type or breed of dog, you can contact the National Club for that breed. In some cases, these clubs offer a veterinary financial assistance fund that you can use to help pay your vet bills. Additionally, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has a list of breed-specific assistance groups. Call 202-452-1100. An owner can purchase a pet health insurance policy. Pet insurance is very much like insurance for humans. It protects pets against illnesses and accidents. Some companies cover routine/wellness care as well as burial. Some pet insurance policies will also pay out if the pet dies. You can save 5-10% (or more) on medications and pet supplies by doing your shopping at online cash rebate sites. More. You need to ask your veterinarian if she or he will provide you with a payment plan. Many veterinarians are willing to work out a monthly or weekly payment plan to help you with paying your vet bills. These plans will give you the option of not having to pay the entire cost of your veterinary bill up front. Contact your local animal shelter. Some animal shelters will operate or know of veterinary assistance programs or local subsidized veterinary clinics. Your local yellow pages can help you find the name and number of the local shelter. It will typically be listed under "animal control," "animal shelter" or "humane society". Or you can always call Information. The HSUS can provide additional help in the form of a list of organizations that provide assistance to ill, disabled, or senior pet owners. You can ask your veterinarian to complete and submit an assistance request to the American Animal Hospital Association's (AAHA) "Helping Pets Fund." In order to qualify for this fund, which can help with paying your pet bills, your animal hospital must be AAHA accredited. You can learn more about the program by visiting the AAHA web site or call 800-883-6301. If you acquired your pet from a reputable breeder, you need to check your contract to see if there is a health guarantee that covers your pet's needs or sickness. Check with any veterinary schools in your area. Some schools offer discount services, or even free services, to the public. You can get a list of veterinary schools in the Education section of the American Veterinary Medical Association's (AVMA) website. Below is a list of organizations that can help provide financial assistance to any pet owners who are in need. Be sure to keep in mind that each of these organizations is independent in nature and they have their own set of guidelines and rules. Therefore you will need to investigate each one separately to determine if you qualify for assistance with your vet bills. Help-A-Pet, 630-986-9504 IMOM Inc., The Pet Fund, (916) 443-6007 Good Sam Fund, United Animal Nations LifeLine Fund (916) 429-2457 Feline Outreach, general@felineoutreach.org Angels for Animals, 330-549-1111 Brown Dog Foundation, Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Program, fveap@earthlink.net Canine Cancer Awareness Cats In Crisis info@catsincrisis.org The Perseus Foundation (Cancer specific), 866-990-9777 Orthodogs' Silver Lining Foundation (Orthopedic Cases and Service Dogs), Cody's Club (Radiation treatments) Diabetic Pets Fund The Mosby Foundation Also, you need to remember that, depending on the extent of your pet's injury or illness, you could still lose your pet even after paying extensive bills and great expense. Discuss the treatment and prognosis options thoroughly with your vet. Sadly, there are even times in which treatment or surgery would just cause your pet discomfort without preserving a life of good quality. The following are more general tips that can help with your vet bills, if none of the options above meet you needs. You can use your credit card, and ask for a higher credit limit or a cash advance. Feel free to call your bank. Ask about any options or programs they may have that can help, or ask for loan programs. Approach your employer for a salary advance. Alert friends and family and ask them each for a small loan, say $25 loan.

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• Referral from October 20, 2014
  

  Rachel W. asked:

  We need a vet near Sparrow, or at least in Lansing... Please give us your suggestions & why! Thanks

  

  Tara S. replied:

  If you go to aaha.org you can find an accredited vet in your area.

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• Referral from August 12, 2014
  

  Joel S. asked:

  North Dallas veterinarian recommendations, ready: go!

  

  Robyn F. replied:

  I had a great vet that was at Preston and LBJ outer road - Preston Road Animal Hospital. BUt that was 12 years ago. As someone who volunteers at a Humane Society all I can recommend is any animal hospital with AAHA certification. You can go to AAHA.org and search for one near you.

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