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Vet Finder

Find AAHA- and AAFP-accredited veterinary clinics and emergency hospitals near you — with urgency-aware ranking, by US ZIP code.

Find a vet near you

What it does

Vet Finder searches veterinary clinics and 24-hour emergency hospitals by US ZIP code, surfacing accreditation badges (AAHA for general practice, AAFP for cat-friendly clinics) sourced from the certifying body's registry rather than self-reported claims.

For urgent situations, the search ranks 24/7 emergency hospitals first. For routine care, the search ranks accredited practices, with non-accredited clinics filtered or de-emphasized.

Why accreditation matters

AAHA accreditation (American Animal Hospital Association) — only about 12-15% of US veterinary clinics meet AAHA standards, which cover anesthesia safety, pain management, surgical protocols, and patient care quality.
AAFP cat-friendly designation (American Association of Feline Practitioners) — clinics certified to handle cats with appropriate stress-reduction protocols, equipment, and training.

Most veterinary clinic listings online don't surface these badges. PawNexus pulls them from registries and merges them with Google Places data so you can find an accredited clinic at a glance.

Features

ZIP-based search with distance ranking
Accreditation badges (AAHA, AAFP, Fear Free Certified)
Emergency/urgent care filter
Cat-friendly clinic filter
Self-serve listing program for clinics that want to manage their PawNexus profile directly

For clinics

If you operate a veterinary clinic and want to be accurately represented on PawNexus, reach out at admin@pawnexus.ai. Our admin-reviewed self-serve listing program is open.

FAQ

Is Vet Finder available now?

Yes — Vet Finder is live. We're actively expanding accreditation coverage as we validate more clinic registries.

Will it include emergency hospitals?

Yes. 24/7 emergency hospitals are surfaced and ranked first for urgent searches.

Will it work for cats?

Yes. AAFP cat-friendly clinic certification is a first-class filter.

Available outside the US?

No. PawNexus serves the United States only.

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