Student Organizations

American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)

Objectives of the parent organization

The American Animal Hospital Association is an international organization of active companion animal veterinary hospital owners and practitioners. AAHA is dedicated to serving its members by providing the best possible programs and services, as well as developing and disseminating state-of-the-art information on topics in companion animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry, as well as practice management methods, hospital design, management information, and changing professional and social trends.

In addition, AAHA provides services and information through leading edge continuing education, including its JOURNAL and other publications, local, regional, and national conferences and seminars, and videotapes. AAHA provides additional sources of practice assistance through Member Hospital Standards and hospital evaluations, hospital design and planning services, accounting and data collection systems, insurance programs, as well as marketing and public relations programs.

Officers

President: Maureen Jay 2011
President-elect: Laura Baltodano 2013
Vice president: Claudia Melgosa 2013
Secretary: Laura Artz 2013
Treasurer: Bethany Balmer 2012
Advisor: Dr. Harmon Rogers

Constitution  2009

Upcoming Events

09/28/09
Dr. Tait, President of AAHA, speaking about AAHA accreditation in veterinary clinics: 12:00-1:00 pm in Bustad 145. Taco del Mar will be provided.

10/09/09
Standard Process (nutrition company) will be talking about nutrition topics

2008-09 Activities of the student chapter

October 21st: Virbac Lecture on Dental products and care
November 14th: Ophthalmology lecture with Terri A. Schneider, D.V.M.
December 5th: Neurology Lab
April 4th: Open House: Dental Hygiene of small animals supported by Virbac and Hill's

Photos from Past Activities