There are many ways to say you’re committed to excellent veterinary medicine. We wanted to take the extra step of proving it.
Blue Mountain Animal Clinic is proud to be an AAHA-accredited animal hospital in Sequim, WA. Accreditation through the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) means our practice has voluntarily undergone a detailed evaluation of how we care for patients, support clients, operate our hospital, and maintain high standards throughout our work.
For pet owners in Sequim, Port Angeles, and throughout the Olympic Peninsula, our accreditation offers another reason to feel confident about the care your pet receives here.
We’re proud of this achievement, but even more proud of what it represents: our ongoing commitment to doing right by every pet who walks through our doors.
What Does AAHA Accreditation Mean?
AAHA accreditation is a voluntary achievement for veterinary practices. Unlike human hospitals, veterinary hospitals in the United States are not required to become accredited.
To earn accreditation, a veterinary practice must meet or exceed more than 900 standards established by AAHA. These standards address nearly every part of the patient and client experience, from medical protocols and hospital safety to communication and team training.
For our clients, that means the AAHA logo represents something tangible. It shows that an independent veterinary organization has evaluated how we practice medicine and confirmed that our hospital meets established standards for quality care.
What Does AAHA Evaluate at an Animal Hospital?
AAHA standards reach far beyond what happens during your pet’s physical exam. They look closely at the systems, protocols, equipment, and practices that support your pet throughout their time with us.
Areas evaluated as part of AAHA accreditation include:
- Anesthesia and patient monitoring
- Pain management
- Surgery and surgical protocols
- Dentistry
- Diagnostic services
- Laboratory procedures
- Emergency and critical care protocols
- Pharmacy practices
- Medical records
- Infection prevention and hospital cleanliness
- Patient handling and safety
- Client communication
- Team training and continuing improvement
These standards help create consistency throughout the hospital, whether your pet is visiting us for a routine wellness exam, dental procedure, diagnostic testing, surgery, or an unexpected medical concern.
What AAHA Accreditation Means for You and Your Pet
You may never see many of the protocols behind your pet’s visit. That is exactly the point.
Much of excellent veterinary care happens behind the scenes: checking equipment, documenting medical information, monitoring anesthesia, maintaining sanitation protocols, reviewing medications, communicating between team members, and continually evaluating how care can improve.
Our AAHA accreditation gives you additional assurance that these details receive careful attention.
Accreditation Is an Ongoing Commitment
Becoming AAHA accredited is not something a veterinary hospital earns once and then puts on the wall indefinitely.
Accredited hospitals must continue meeting AAHA standards and participate in regular evaluations to maintain their accreditation. This ongoing process encourages veterinary teams to review protocols, keep pace with changes in veterinary medicine, and look for ways to continue improving patient care.
That commitment to progress matters to us.
Your pet’s needs will change throughout their life, and veterinary medicine will continue to change, too. We want Blue Mountain Animal Clinic to keep moving forward with both.
Experience the Blue Mountain Difference
Our AAHA accreditation represents another chapter in something we have worked toward every day: providing dependable veterinary medicine while treating people and pets with kindness, respect, and personal attention.
We’re proud to meet AAHA standards, and we’re even more excited to continue growing from here.
Whether your pet is due for a routine checkup or needs more involved medical care, our team is ready to support you both.
Call (360) 457-3842 or make an appointment online to visit our AAHA-accredited veterinary team in Sequim, WA.