I understand that there are approximately 22,000 animal
hospitals/clinics in the US. Can someone tell me what percentage of
these are General Practices versus Specialy Practices (such as
emergency, surgery, ophthalmologic, etc.)? |
Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
02 Oct 2006 13:25 PDT
Hello again Jess05,
According to the paragraph below, it appears that 15% of small animal
veterinary practices in the U.S. receive specialty accreditation.
The Cat Clinic of Orange County Receives Specialty Accreditation
?The Cat Clinic of Orange County is very proud to announce its
accreditation as a Feline Specialty Practice by the American Animal
Hospital Association. Only about fifteen percent of small animal
veterinary practices in the U.S. are accredited by the association. In
order to maintain accredited status, the Cat Clinic of Orange County
must continue to be evaluated regularly by the associations trained
consultants.
To acheive this distinction, we voluntarily participated in a
comprehensive evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association.
The evaluation includes a quality assessment review of the hospital's
facility, medical equipment, practice methods, and pet health care
management. By attaining the accreditation, we have met or exceeded
more than 300 feline practice standards developed by the association.
The American Animal Hospital Association is an international
organization of more than 22,000 veterinary care providers who treat
companion animals. Established in 1933, the association is well known
among veterinarians for its high standards for hospitals and pet
health care.?
http://www.catclinicofoc.com/
"In July, the emergency center became the first in the country to
receive accreditation in emergency and critical care from the American
Animal Hospital Association. To gain the specialty accreditation, the
clinic had to meet 300 standards and offer 24- hour care."
http://www.emergencypet.com/whatnew/whatnew03.htm
Does this work for you?
Bobbie7
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
02 Oct 2006 13:43 PDT
Jess05,
Would the figures from the American Veterinary Medical Association
below work for you?
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U.S. VETERINARY PRACTICES
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Type of Practice No.
Large animal exclusive 1,134
Large animal predominant 1,219
Mixed animal 2,258
Small animal predominant 3,122
Small animal exclusive 17,011
Equine 1,323
Other, None specified 717
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Total 27,123
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http://www.avma.org/membshp/marketstats/usvets.asp#usveterinaryprac
--Bobbie7
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Request for Question Clarification by
bobbie7-ga
on
03 Oct 2006 09:43 PDT
Jess05,
The American Animal Hospital Association has released a new specialty
and referral practice benchmarking study. This study examines
businesses that employ specialists and provide specialty services.
"The study found that small animal, clinical, board-certified
specialists own or work in about 746 practices in the United States.
Of those included in the survey, 70 percent are smaller-sized
practices, typically including one veterinary specialist supported by
a staff of four to five."
AVMA
http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/jul06/060701k.asp
The study findings are published in a white paper available on the AAHA Web site.
Download here:
http://www.aahanet.org/About_aaha/Specialty_Benchmark_Study.pdf
Please let me know if this information works for you? If it doesn't I
will resume my search.
Sincerely,
Bobbie7
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