AAHA-Accredited Care at Northern Oaks and Heritage Oaks Animal Hospitals
What Is AAHA?
At the core of exceptional pet care are AAHA-accredited practices like Heritage Oaks Animal Hospital and Northern Oaks Animal Hospital in San Antonio, TX. AAHA (American Animal Hospital Association) accreditation is a mark of excellence that sets a veterinary practice apart. These practices don’t just meet basic standards—they exceed them. By following over 900 strict, quality-focused guidelines, including protocols for pain management, medical procedures, team training, safety, and record-keeping, both Heritage Oaks and Northern Oaks ensure your pet receives the highest standard of care available.
What Does It Mean for Heritage Oaks and Northern Oaks to Be AAHA-Accredited?
Accreditation by AAHA is a voluntary process—only 12–15% of veterinary hospitals in North America choose to undergo this rigorous inspection. At Heritage Oaks Animal Hospital and Northern Oaks Animal Hospital, we hold ourselves to these elite standards because we believe your pets deserve nothing less. Our commitment spans every corner of patient and client care, keeping us at the forefront of veterinary medicine, patient safety, and compassionate treatment.
Why Should You Choose an AAHA-Accredited Veterinary Hospital?
Choosing an AAHA-accredited hospital like Heritage Oaks or Northern Oaks means you’re selecting a veterinary team that prioritizes continuous improvement, rigorous training, and evidence-based practices. Whether it’s routine wellness care, surgical procedures, or advanced diagnostics, you can trust that your pet is receiving exceptional, state-of-the-art veterinary care that’s reviewed and refined regularly to meet AAHA’s exacting standards.
We are an AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital. That means we hold ourselves to a higher standard. Pets are our passion. And keeping them healthy is our #1 priority. Here, we endeavor to deliver excellent care for pets. Because your pets deserve nothing less.
Learn more about AAHA accreditation and why our accreditation is important to you and your pet. Visit aaha.org/petowner.