Accreditations, Certifications And Associations

We are proud to have been awarded the American Animal Hospital Association’s highest honor — AAHA accreditation.

This recognition means your pet is cared for by one of the top 12–15% of veterinary hospitals in the United States and Canada.

AAHA has been recognizing veterinary hospitals for their commitment to the highest standards of care for more than 80 years, and our hospital has proudly maintained accreditation since 1947.To earn and maintain this distinction, veterinary hospitals undergo regular evaluations based on approximately 900 rigorous standards that go above and beyond basic state regulations.

These standards assess important aspects of veterinary care including patient safety, pain management, medical protocols, diagnostic capabilities, facility standards, and client service.AAHA guidelines are continuously reviewed and updated, helping accredited hospitals remain at the forefront of veterinary medicine and best practices in pet health care.Our veterinarians and staff are dedicated to delivering exceptional care because pets are our passion and their health is our highest priority.

AAHA accreditation helps ensure we remain equipped and prepared to provide the level of care your pet deserves.

Thank you for trusting us with your pet’s health. We look forward to caring for you and your pet.

The AVMA is the nation’s leading advocate for the veterinary profession. It develops position statements, provides educational accreditation and certification, educates the public about the important and varied types of work performed by veterinarians, and provides products and services to help protect the health and welfare of animals. Our doctors attend and participate in annual continuing education opportunities provided by the AVMA to ensure our patients receive the very best of care.

The ISVMA predicts, monitors and confronts issues that affect the licenses of Illinois veterinarians, provides educational opportunities for veterinary professionals, informs the public about veterinary medicine and responsible pet ownership, and provides suggestions for selecting a vet. Our doctors and veterinary care team members attend and participate in annual continuing education opportunities provided by the ISVMA that include state-of-the-art technologies and the highest standards of care.

True to its mission of leading the veterinary profession and public in understanding heartworm disease, the American Heartworm Society aims to further scientific progress in the study of heartworm disease, while informing its membership of new developments. The Society currently invests hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in heartworm research, both directly and through grants to the Morris Animal Foundation.

Every three years, the American Heartworm Symposium draws researchers and veterinarians from all over the world to present, hear and discuss the latest scientific information on heartworm disease. These presentations are also published in a peer-reviewed proceedings, and the information is shared with the wider veterinary community through the communications efforts of the Society.