Published as an official scientific and educational publication of the American Animal Hospital Association, the purpose of the Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association (JAAHA) is to publish accurate, timely scientific and technical information pertaining to the practice of small animal medicine and surgery.

作為美國動物醫院協會(American Animal Hospital Association)的官方科學和教育出版物，《美國動物醫院協會雜志》(Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, JAAHA)的宗旨是發布有關小動物醫學和外科實踐的準確、及時的科學和技術信息。