Accreditation & Awards
Hospital Accreditation
Saint Francis Veterinary Center is recognized by the American Animal Hospital Association as an Accredited Referral practice. Fewer than 1% of all animal hospitals in North America – out of more than 27,000 total practices – earn this distinction, and fewer than 7% of the 3,100 standard (non Referral) AAHA-accredited practices achieve this designation. In New Jersey, fewer than half a dozen practices are AAHA Referral-accredited. In South Jersey, Saint Francis is the only AAHA Referral-accredited practice.
Saint Francis received AAHA-accreditation in these areas of specialty:
- Surgery >
- Ophthalmology >
- Cardiology >
- Radiology >
- Internal Medicine >
- Canine/Feline
Accreditation Scores by Department or Area
Our most recent accreditation evaluation occurred in June of 2013. On average, our accreditation scores were 26% higher than the required passing grades:
Other Awards
In 2013, Saint Francis was recognized by Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey with a Certificate of Special Senate Recognition for its “innovative veterinary care and outstanding contributions to the community”.