What Makes Us The Best Veterinarians In The Kansas City Area For Your Pet's Care?
At Blue Springs Animal Hospital & Pet Resort, we know that you trust us to provide the very best care, and living up to that trust is our most important responsibility. For us, "It's All About Caring." and these are the things which we consider most important to providing the best veterinary medicine available today for our patients.
Blue Springs Animal Hospital is Inspected and Accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)
Only 15% of veterinary hospitals or clinics in North America are inspected and achieve accreditation by the American Animal Hospital Association. Visit AAHA's page: Why Accreditation Matters to learn why accreditation is important for our patients and pet parents.
For over 30 years Blue Springs Animal Hospital & Pet Resort has been inspected and accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association for compliance with over 900 procedures and protocols to ensure top quality care for your pet.
Blue Springs Animal Hospital Is A National Award Winning Hospital
In 2010, the American Animal Hospital Accreditation inspector nominated Blue Springs Animal Hospital & Pet Resort for the first ever AAHA Practice of the Year award. Our hospital was selected as a national finalist among the top 8 veterinary practices in the United States and Canada.
In 2025, Blue Springs Animal Hospital & Pet Resort was nominated by our inspector for a 2nd time for the AAHA Practice of the Year award. Our hospital has again been selected as a national finalist and the winners will be revealed at the AAHA annual conference in September 2025 in Chicago.
Considering only 15% of veterinary hospitals in the U.S. and Canada achieve AAHA accreditation, it is a profound honor to be recognized from that elite group, affirming almost 35 years of dedication to AAHA’s rigorous standards. As one of our staff members said, “It means that the blood, sweat, and tears given by our staff daily is recognized for the difference it makes to our clients, patients, and community.” This recognition is a source of pride for our entire hospital family and we so grateful for our loyal clients who make it possible to uphold the very highest standard of veterinary care.
In addition to being a finalist for the 2025 AAHA Hospital of the Year Award, our hospital was recognized with the 2025 AAHA Staff Wellness award. The AAHA Staff Wellness Award recognizes our efforts to create a positive culture where staff are engaged and feel appreciated. Our staff well being program provides resources, relational support, and fun activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional well being, laughter, and stress relief. Our patients receive the best care possible because our staff is engaged, motivated, and cares about providing the highest standard of care to every patient.
Blue Springs Animal Hospital is recognized among the Best Veterinarians In Kansas City.
Recognition by Expert.com is based upon the following criteria:
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Dedicated and Caring Staff
The essential key to great medical care is a highly trained staff who genuinely care about giving pets top quality medical treatment. Many of our doctors and staff have been at Blue Springs Animal Hospital for a long time and their dedication sets the example. We believe the following are important considerations in retaining staff who provide the best care:
- intentionally recruit doctors and staff who demonstrate a genuine, from-the-heart compassion for pets and the people who love them
- practice a team approach with support and consultation among multiple doctors on difficult cases
- provide a mandatory 6 month mentorship program with the hospital Medical Director for new doctors
- provide extensive training to support staff on general pet care knowledge and tasks that pertain to their job duties
- invest in conferences, meetings, and workshops for continuing education
- encourage education and skill development by requiring that only graduate, licensed technicians supervise our anesthesia, surgery, and dentistry cases
State Of The Art Facilities
Blue Springs Animal Hospital & Pet Resort has one of the finest veterinary hospital and boarding facilities in the country.
The facility was specifically designed for cleanliness, disease prevention, pet comfort, and delivery of the highest quality services. It features:
- high tech surgical, exam, hospitalization, and diagnostic capabilities
- comfortable and efficient bathing and boarding areas
- power wash disinfection system
- HVAC sanitary air exchange
- commercial dishwasher (like a school cafeteria) for bowls and toys
- commercial washer/dryer for bedding
- isolation area for contagious diseases
Lifetime Wellness Care
Blue Springs Animal Hospital & Pet Resort offers complete wellness care plans to keep pets happy and healthy for a lifetime. Our wellness programs include complete physical exams by a veterinarian for early detection of problems and prevention of parasites and contagious diseases for pets (and the people who live with them).
Lifetime wellness care starts with a comprehensive and affordable puppy or kitten plan and continues through the pet’s life to adult and senior plans. The wellness plans are based upon:
- up-to-date research
- consultation among the doctors and others nearby about cases seen in our area
- a strong commitment to determine risks and protect pets while not over-vaccinating
- a belief that veterinarians have an important responsibility to educate and protect people from parasites or diseases which can pass from unprotected pets to people
Advanced Surgical Care
Blue Springs Animal Hospital & Pet Resort provides advanced soft tissue and orthopedic surgical procedures on-site. We take surgery and anesthesia very seriously with a focus on the following:
- state of the art facilities, equipment, & procedures for exceptional surgical care adherent to rigorous AAHA compliant quality control standards
- graduate, registered veterinary technicians oversee our skilled and caring surgery staff with a high staff/patient ratio
- periodic reviews of anesthetic protocols with a board certified anesthesiologist to ensure safety and quality
- veterinarians with extensive experience in advanced surgical procedures
Pain Management and Patient Comfort
Blue Springs Animal Hospital is committed to providing the very best pain management for surgery or other painful conditions. Pets can not tell us when it hurts. Good pain management is pro-active and utilizes medications and methods that are top quality and most effective.
In consultation with AAHA and board certified specialists, Blue Springs Animal Hospital has developed and follows a 6 page protocol for pain recognition and treatment using multiple progressive techniques and medications.
If your pet ever needs surgery or develops a painful condition, our staff will compassionately work with you to provide the best pain management available for your loved one.
High Tech Diagnostic Capabilities
Without a timely and accurate diagnosis through proper diagnostic testing, medical treatment is guesswork. Blue Springs Animal Hospital has purchased and maintains well over $500,000 worth of high tech diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. This investment enables fast, accurate answers and top quality medical monitoring and treatment.
In addition to the best facilities and equipment, our team of doctors is highly collaborative with different areas of special interest and advanced training. On difficult cases it is common to have 2 or more doctors reviewing the case and sharing knowledge and expertise to reach a well-informed and accurate diagnosis.
When your pet gets sick, you can have peace of mind knowing that Blue Springs Animal Hospital is prepared to provide you with answers and your pet with the best treatment options available.
Boarding And Daycare Services
All boarding and grooming facilities are not all created equal. The resort at Blue Springs Animal Hospital stands out in many ways:
- staffed by professional, highly trained pet lovers
- Pampered Pet Playtime for boarding and daycare pets in a 1200 sq ft indoor playroom
- health policies and disinfection protocols to keep pets safe from diseases
- dogs receive outdoor leash walks and individual attention and TLC
- pets with special health needs are closely monitored and medications are administered by trained staff to ensure proper treatment
- veterinarians are only steps away if your pet would need care during their stay
Exceptional Customer Service
Our philosophy "It's All About Caring" extends to not only our patients but also to their pet parents. We intentionally strive to provide the friendliest and best customer service of any business in Kansas City. Our clients are like family! See what a few members of our client family have to say below in their own words on social media and Google reviews.
Great clinic! Very attentive, friendly, caring and compassionate. They understand my pet and my worries. No hard sell. No unnecessary expenses. Easy to set up appointments. Responsive to appointment time requests. No long waits. Beautiful facility. I drive 30 minutes from home to use this vet. Worth. Every. Minute.