Gold Certified Cat Friendly Practice

In order to be considered for “Gold Status”, practices have to incorporate the optimum level of “Cat Friendly” criteria. This includes the following areas:

• Active membership in the American Association of Feline Practitioners


• Feline specific continuing education for all veterinarians


• All staff that work with or handle cats must be familiar with the AAFP “Guide to Creating a Cat Friendly Practice”


• Enhanced communication protocols for clients


• Provide a clean, well maintained, odor free environment


• A cat only waiting area, including benches above floor level for carriers to be placed


• Training in minimizing cat stress during veterinary visits


• Exam rooms that are dedicated for cats


• A quiet, calm cat-only ward is available


• Pain management protocols as recommended by the AAFP


• Separate surgical and dental suites


• In house laboratory equipment