Certifications

All of our doctors have earned the Cat Friendly Veterinarian Certificate from the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). This certificate demonstrates their commitment to advancing the standards of care for cats. The knowledge, skills, and best in-clinic practices gathered through this certification provide better feline-focused care for our clients and patients at Whiskers and Paws Animal Hospital. This certification was earned by completing a 9-part course with examinations.

When pets travel internationally, many countries require an international health certificate to be issued by a veterinarian prior to being endorsed by USDA-APHIS. At Whiskers and Paws Animal Hospital all our doctors are USDA-APHIS accredited for international and national health certificates.

Our hospital is working diligently towards becoming accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and is currently AAHA affiliated. AAHA is the only organization that accredits veterinary practices in the United States and Canada. Practices that choose to pursue accreditation are evaluated on 940 quality standards in 18 categories covering all areas of veterinary practice—from anesthesia and surgery to record-keeping and client communication. Today, only 12%–15% of veterinary practices in the US and Canada hold the “AAHA-accredited” designation. While we cannot apply for certification until our hospital has been open for 6 months, we are fully committed to AAHA’s standards of care and plan to receive our certification as soon as possible.