Give your pet the care it deserves by scheduling an appointment with Clark Animal Care Center. As an AAHA-accredited animal hospital and recognized for their commitment to quality care, these professionals work to supply veterinary services that are second to none. Whether it’s something as small as a respiratory infection or as large as your dog swallowing an object it shouldn’t have, you can always rely on these Penfield, NY, veterinarians to provide the medical assistance your pet needs.

Why Choose An AAHA-Accredited Animal Hospital

Did you know that accreditation for animal hospitals is voluntary? Surprising, isn’t it? Nearly 60 percent of pet owners believe that their pet’s veterinary hospital is accredited when it is not. In actuality, only 12-15% of animal hospitals have gone through the accreditation evaluation process by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). Clark Animal Care Center is proud to call themselves an AAHA-accredited hospital.

In the United States, all human hospitals that serve people with Medicare must be accredited through an accrediting body; they undergo regular reviews and quality checks to ensure they meet standards of quality for every aspect of medical care. However, not all animal hospitals choose to pursue the AAHA-accreditation process since it is not required by law. When it comes to pet health care, accreditation is voluntary. The accreditation process is rigorous and time-consuming, and not every veterinary hospital wants to go through the lengthy process, nor can they meet AAHA's stringent standards.

Accreditation by AAHA means that an animal hospital has been evaluated on approximately 900 standards of veterinary excellence. To maintain their accreditation, hospitals undergo a rigorous review by veterinary experts every three years. State and provincial regulations can vary widely – in fact, some states don’t routinely inspect hospitals, only going in for an inspection when a complaint is filed by a pet owner. AAHA accreditation is considered the standard for veterinary excellence, and does not vary between states or provinces (AAHA accredits hospitals in both the U.S. and Canada).

Clark Animal Care Center is an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital. That means they hold themselves to a higher standard. Pets are their passion and keeping them healthy is their #1 priority. They strive to deliver excellent care for pets because your pets deserve nothing less.

Learn more about AAHA accreditation and why accreditation is important to you and your pet. Visit aaha.org/petowner.

For all of your veterinary needs, connect with the professionals at Clark Animal Care Center. Specializing in quality veterinarian medicine, these animal doctors have become known for offering some of the best pet care in the region. Call (585) 377-1160 today to schedule an appointment. Visit their website for additional information.