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Some of our special capabilities and veterinary services include:
- Skilled orthopedic care for broken bones and injuries
- Safer endoscopic surgery to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal disorders
- On-site lab for complete, rapid and accurate health tests and monitoring
- Radiology diagnostics (digital x-ray system)
- Ultrasound (sonogram) diagnostics for real-time, non-invasive organ imaging
- Isoflurane, and Sevoflurane anesthesia for safer sedation and quicker recovery
- Laser surgery, for less bleeding, pain, and swelling.
- Dermatology to rid your pet of nagging skin problems
- Ultrasonic tooth scalers for thorough dental cleaning
- Affordable vaccinations and spaying/neutering
- EKG to monitor your pet's heart
- Exotic pet medicine and surgery, including reptiles, ferrets, rabbits, and pocket pets.
- Soft tissue surgery
- Internal medicine
- Emergency medicine
- Pediatric to senior care
- Obstetrics (reproductive care)
- Cardiology (heart care)
- Oncology (cancer care)
- Flea control for those pesky problems
- House calls
- Adoptions of puppies and kittens
- Behavior consultation
- Obedience training classes
- Comfy boarding
- Gentle, professional grooming
- Passion for Pets gift boutique
Standard of Excellence: AAHA-Accredited Practice
American Animal Care Center is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and is recognized as a hospital of excellence. Our hospital is evaluated regularly by AAHA. Less than 14% of all animal hospitals in North America meet the strict quality certification standards. AAHA-accredited practices are truly distinctive in providing the highest quality care for pets.
American Animal Care Center is proud and honored to belong to this elite group of AAHA-accredited practices that voluntarily meet or exceed the association's standards for patient care, equipment, and quality procedures. We maintain our accreditation through rigorous evaluations and inspections by an AAHA consultant. The inspections take the better part of two days to complete and we maintain these high standards every day year in and year out. AAHA standards are recognized around the world as the benchmark for quality care in veterinary medicine. We believe your pet deserves the finest possible care.
There are more than 900 AAHA standards that cover virtually every area of practice including:
- Anesthesiology
- Client Service
- Contagious Disease
- Continuing Education
- Dentistry
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Emergency/Urgent Care
- Examination Facilities
- Housekeeping and Maintenance
- Human Resources
- Laboratory
- Leadership
- Medical Records
- Pain Management
- Patient Care
- Pharmacy
- Safety
- Surgery
American Animal Care Center, with Medical Director Dr. Raj Salwan at the helm, has cared for area pets since 1986. It has also received the honor of being named "Best Animal Hospital in the Bay Area" by readers of the Argus (Bay Area News Group), and was awarded the "Top Vet for Pets in the Bay Area.”
For more information about AAHA, to find an AAHA-accredited hospital near you, or to learn more about pet concerns and care, click on the AAHA logo above.
Emergencies
It can be very frightening when your pet is suddenly ill or hurt. During the hours when our doors are open and we are fully staffed we are always here to provide you with prompt medical attention for urgent pet concerns. We have the equipment, tools and skilled personnel that is necessary to deliver life-saving care. Your pet will be seen quickly and we will skillfully assess and treat emergency problems. |
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