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Posted: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 9:09 am

Animal Care Veterinary Hospital on New Salem Hwy received accreditation On May 22 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.

This makes Animal Care Veterinary Hospital the first and only veterinary hospital in Rutherford County to have achieved this status. Only 17 percent of all small animal veterinary practices in the U.S. have achieved accreditation by AAHA. In order to maintain accredited status, ACVH must continue to be evaluated regularly by one of the association's trained consultants.

"Animal Care Veterinary Hospital belongs to a select group of practices that are committed to meeting the highest standards in veterinary medicine," says Thomas A. Carpenter, DVM, AAHA president. "AAHA hospitals pass a stringent evaluation of more than 900 standards covering patient care, client service and medical protocols. By attaining accreditation, Animal Care Veterinary Hospital is demonstrating its dedication to offering the best care to its patients and clients.

For more information you can visit the AAHA website at www.healthypet.com.