We are AAHA Accredited – Did you know…Only 15% of the animal hospitals in the US are Accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association? That means they are inspected to make sure they meet rigorous quality standards in every area of the hospital, and the staff is knowledgeable, competent and well-trained. Animal Medical Clinic has […]
This week, we pay special honor to our Certified Veterinary Technicians. The Basic Job Description of a Veterinary Technician The job of the veterinary technician is to take care of technical tasks, so the veterinarian can focus on his or her job. The tasks vet techs often take on include drawing blood, placing catheters, assisting […]
All of us from Animal Medical Clinic would like to wish a happy 30 year anniversary to Jane! Jane graduated from Eastern Florida State College with her degree in Veterinary Technology. Her clinical interests include dentistry and canine behavior, but her main interests are dogs, dogs and more dogs! She also likes riding her Harley when […]
Dr. Todd Bliss is our newest edition to the Animal Medical Clinic staff. He grew up in Odessa, FL, a rural suburb of Tampa. He has called Gainesville, FL home for the past 6 years, working on his DVM and Master of Public Health Degrees from the University of Florida. Dr. Bliss was initially drawn […]
March’s spotlight is on one of our Client Service Representatives, Angel. Angel will be with us three years come July. She applied for a position because she knew how amazing our doctors are (her family had been clients prior to her employment) and she wanted to work in a great business with good people. Her […]
This month we would like to shine the light on Amy Hibbard. Amy has been an employee of AMC for 14.5 years. She was originally hired as a receptionist then became Dr. Joiner’s assistant. Now she is a full-time pharmacy student but she still assists our doctors and techs every Saturday. She has always had […]
Animal Medical Clinic’s vision is to be the leader in primary veterinary care in South Brevard by creating a network of practices, providing high quality medical care and exceptional client service. Selecting a veterinary practice can be challenging. You have many to choose from, and there are many differences between practices. Even though it may be […]
What does AAHA Accreditation mean? To become AAHA-accredited, practices undergo a rigorous evaluation process to ensure they meet the AAHA Standards of Accreditation, which include the areas of patient care, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, pain management, pharmacy, safety, surgery, client service, anesthesia, contagious disease, continuing education, dentistry, examination facilities, medical records, leadership and emergency/urgent care. To maintain accredited status, hospitals undergo comprehensive on-site evaluations every three years, […]
This month we would like to recognize Sheena. Sheena was hired May 2015 as one of our Kennel Assistants. Sheena applied to work at AMC because she loves dogs and enjoys the atmosphere. Prior to becoming an employee, AMC is where she took her dogs for veterinary care. Her favorite part about her job is […]
Arthritis is inflammation of a joint. It can occur in any joint, including the spine and jaw. Signs of arthritis include painful or stiff joint movement, joint swelling and a grating sensation during joint movement. Arthritis can also cause fever and redness of the skin over the joint. Polyarthritis is inflammation of several joints at […]
