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Vetstreet™ and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Announce Multi-year Agreement

Benefits include advanced data reporting and service expansions

Contact: Jason Merrihew
Marketing Communications Coordinator
American Animal Hospital Association
303-986-2800
www.healthypet.com

YARDLEY, PA – Vetstreet™ and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) today announced that they have entered into an exciting new strategic relationship designed to enhance the ability of veterinary practices to successfully manage their business.

“Today’s competitive business environment requires veterinarians to meet the increasingly sophisticated needs of their client base by providing an ever higher level of patient care,” said Jeff Gaidos, executive vice president of Vetstreet. “Vetstreet is thrilled to have AAHA as a partner and that Pet Portals can be used to facilitate achieving AAHA standards for client communication and education.”

This innovative agreement includes a variety of joint research, educational, and marketing initiatives that will mutually benefit Vetstreet subscribers and AAHA-accredited hospitals. Key components of the joint program include the following endeavors:

John Albers, DVM, executive director of AAHA, said, “AAHA members practice at the highest levels in veterinary medicine. This strategic relationship with Vetstreet gives our members an excellent resource to increase compliance, improve practice management, and enhance patient
care.”

Future plans also call for Vetstreet and AAHA to work together on “State of the Industry” programming at future AAHA annual meetings and to assist member hospitals in better tracking key practice metrics as part of improving practice management capabilities and achieving recognition.

Vetstreet (www.vetstreet.com) is a 24/7 premium online ordering and information service offering innovative client communication solutions to subscriber practices. It combines online purchasing capabilities with a unique home delivery service, supported by online communication vehicles (including automatic emails, Pet Portals, and high-quality pet health articles) that serve to strengthen the connection between clients and veterinary hospitals. Pet Portals are individual, private pet health websites for each client. Pet owners use the practice’s website for general information but can log in to their Pet Portals to find specific information on their own pet’s health, request prescriptions and appointments, and receive vaccination and health reminders individualized to their pet’s needs. Vetstreet’s home delivery service provides clients with the convenience of home delivery for products they order online.

The American Animal Hospital Association is an international organization of 6,000 veterinary care teams, comprised of more than 40,000 veterinary professionals who are committed to excellence in companion animal care. Established in 1933, AAHA is well known among veterinarians for its leadership in the profession, high standards for veterinary practices and pet health care, and, most importantly, its accreditation of companion animal practices. For more information about AAHA, visit the Association online at www.aahanet.org.

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