American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

09/24/2025

✈️🐾 From the clinic to the savannahs of Kenya…

This summer, AAHA’s interim CEO, Guylaine Charette, DVM, joined the Alliance for Human Animal Coexistence on a life-changing volunteer trip.

🌍 Under the shade of an acacia tree, she and a small team of volunteers vaccinated dogs, cats, and even donkeys against rabies—often without leashes, exam tables, or the comforts of a clinic.

💉 In just two weeks, the team helped deliver 3,000 rabies vaccines to protect animals and the people who love them.

Her takeaway? Volunteering reminds us that our skills can ripple out far beyond our own communities—and change lives across the world. 💙

📖 Read her inspiring story here:

Volunteering as a veterinarian to provide rabies vaccinations in Kenya was an eye-opening and rewarding experience.

09/23/2025

September is Disaster Preparedness Month. 🌪️
As veterinary professionals, you play a key role in helping clients prepare their pets for emergencies—while also ensuring your own team is ready.

Our post breaks down what every pet disaster plan should include, and our hurricane preparedness course goes even deeper with tools aligned to AAHA Standards.

📘 Learn more here ➡️https://hubs.li/Q03JCPbh0

09/22/2025

🌟 5 Questions for a Specialist 🌟

Meet Stephen Niño Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Research Anesthesia)—a multi-credentialed veterinary technician specialist with a passion for anesthesia, pain management, and cannabinoid medicine.

In this month’s feature, Stephen shares:
✔️ What drew him to research anesthesia
✔️ How credentialed veterinary technicians elevate patient care
✔️ The most rewarding aspects of his specialty
✔️ Advice for anyone considering this career path

Swipe through his Q&A, then check out the full article for the complete interview: https://hubs.li/Q03GVyVW0

09/21/2025

🐾 Cat & Dog Gut Health Awareness Day
The microbiome matters. A healthy gut doesn’t just support digestion—it impacts organ systems throughout the body.

Keep in mind:
✔️ Diet changes can resolve many cases of diarrhea
✔️ Indiscriminate antibiotics aren’t recommended for diarrhea
✔️ Probiotic quality and efficacy vary widely

Explore AAHA’s Nutrition and Weight Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats 👉https://hubs.li/Q03JLqDT0

09/20/2025

🐾 Think One Health is abstract? Think again.
Here are 3 cases you might see in practice—and why they’re actually One Health moments:
1️⃣ Dog with Rocky Mountain spotted fever + a sick child at home
2️⃣ Senior client struggling with pet medication compliance
3️⃣ Pet’s injuries raising red flags for intimate partner violence in the household
The new AAHA One Health Guidelines give your team the framework and tools to navigate these intersections of animal and human health.
📖 Explore the guidelines ➡️https://hubs.li/Q03JFr4y0

09/19/2025

⏰ NEXT TUESDAY: Are you ready for aging pets’ unique challenges?
Senior pets often develop cognitive and mobility issues that can be subtle but impactful.

Helping clients understand these changes while providing effective, compassionate care.

Leticia Fanucchi, DVM, walks your team through practical, evidence-based strategies in Golden Years: Mind & Movement in Aging Pets.
🗓 Sept 23 | 12–1 pm MT
✅ 1-hour medical RACE | Sponsored by Hill’s
📌 Register here: https://hubs.li/Q03GF7sv0

09/18/2025

🔎 Want to be heard at work? Start here. Melanie Barham, DVM, PMP, MBA, joins us on From the SOAP Box to talk about self-advocacy, communication, and transparency in veterinary medicine.
Listen to the full episode here: https://hubs.li/Q03Jx4wH0

09/17/2025

🔄 For the first time in 90 years, AAHA’s Standards of Accreditation have received a complete refresh. Nearly 400 revisions were considered, with over 250 updates implemented—bringing the benchmarks of excellence fully up to date.

What does this mean for your practice and team? Learn more ⬇️

For the first time in 90 years, AAHA's standards of accreditation have undergone a thorough and comprehensive review process.

09/16/2025

Pain can be subtle, but veterinary technicians are often the first to notice. 👀🐾

From observing pets in the exam room to coordinating chronic pain care, techs are essential to keeping patients comfortable and educating clients.

Check out these 5 quick tips to strengthen your role as a pain management advocate during Animal Pain Awareness Month.

👉 How does your team make sure no pet’s pain goes unnoticed?

Download the Guidelines Toolkit here: https://hubs.li/Q03J6msP0

09/15/2025

TOMORROW: Is your practice truly DEA compliant? With inspections increasing, now is the time to ensure you're operating by the book.

Join "DEA Compliance 101" this Tuesday, September 16th at 12 PM MT and learn: ✅ Location-specific registration requirements
✅ Secure storage and access protocols
✅ Audit-proof recordkeeping practices
✅ Proper prescribing and dispensing procedures
✅ Common pitfalls and how to avoid them

Don't wait until an inspection to discover compliance gaps. Get the practical tools and clear protocols you need to protect your license, practice, and patients.

⏲️Last chance to register: https://hubs.li/Q03G8Q9W0

09/14/2025

👀 The future starts now…
We’re thrilled to share that AAHA CON 2026 will be heading to Portland, OR! ✈️ Mark your calendars and get ready for another unforgettable gathering of veterinary professionals. 💙We can't wait to see you on the West Coast!