In a recent article for the Veterinary Information Network, author Jennifer Fiala outlined the problems many veterinarians have with veterinary software vendors such as IntraVet, ImproMed, AVImark, Cornerstone and VIA. The current offerings and vendors suffer from a number of major problems that aren’t the case with VetBlue, such as:
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May 31, 2019 How do you know which veterinary software is right for your practice? If you’re thinking about new software, start by evaluating your practice goals. Once you have a clear idea of where you want to go, you can ask key questions to ensure the software supports your goals and will grow with the practice. As you research and evaluate options, think about.
Traditional Software Offerings are too Expensive
“Three thousand dollars in technical support later, and I am still having problems.”
-Dr. Tripp Stewart
Many of today’s software vendors offer on-premise packages which require purchasing not just expensive software, but the hardware as well. Typically veterinary practices don’t have IT staff on site to manage and diagnose problems with hardware. Vets then spend much more time than they want managing hardware and software failures.
With VetBlue you’re not required to purchase any hardware since the software resides on enterprise-grade hardware with top-class security in the “cloud”. This greatly reduces the costs and headaches with implementing and using the software. You’ll also find the running costs of VetBlue extremely competitive and a hands down bargain value compared to bloated packages from other vendors.
Oct 01, 2019 Remember to ensure that the software management program you choose is compatible with your choice of computer and smartphone operating system—PC versus Mac, Android versus IOS, etc. Many software management systems are Windows (PC) based and come with appropriate hardware to use the program. Veterinary software, designed to be used specifically on Mac (OS X) can be efficiently used by mobile veterinary practitioners, as well as equine veterinarians. Veterinarians require maintaining proper records of previous histories related to any animal, as well as fixing appointments for further consultation, checkups and vaccinations. Veterinary practice management software is the tool that helps to deal with day-to-day operations of a Veterinary Practice. Traditionally, It allowed frequently capturing patient demographics, scheduling appointments, and doing basic day-to-day jobs of Veterinary operations. However, with time, their competencies and role have evolved to such.
Vendors with Questionable Sales Tactics
“…virtually all practice management software companies have been heavily criticized, either for their programs or questionable sales pitches.” -Jennifer Fiala
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Other software vendors promise the world, and as a vet practice you are asked to fork over thousands of dollars upfront with yearly maintenance contracts. You are then asked to pay for support and training when you realize the program is more complicated than it appeared during the sales pitch.
With VetBlue you get 15 days to trial the software in its entirety, view training videos and understand what the software can do. The upfront investment in time and money is relatively minimal and you won’t be tied down with a huge investment if you decide VetBlue isn’t for you.
Most Veterinary Programs are Hard to Customize
“…problems with VIA software include programming that bars staff from creating canned estimates without hours of tedious data entry or drawing up easy-to-read discharge reports.” -Jennifer Fiala
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Other software packages are not only cumbersome to use, they are challenging to adopt for your unique needs. Every practice is different and other software systems are designed so as to make customization and modifications tedious if not impossible.
With VetBlue you get a software platform that is tried and tested and very customizable to your practice. The feature set is rich enough to complete most typical clinic tasks and the platform is flexible enough to work with the unique needs of your practice.
Abstract
Computers have become essential tools in almost every field of research and applied technology. The advent of the micro-computers allows us as veterinarians enter and analyze vast amount of data on animal health, production and administrative responsibilities. Computers in veterinary medicine have been used for veterinary education; veterinary informatics; veterinary practice, research, as well as in agro-veterinary consultancy services. Informatics, which entail using the computer to access information by facilitating the formation of discussion groups; reviewing expert system' type programs such as Bovid and Canid (simulate the decision-making skills of an expert). Several Internet programs such as discussion groups, journals, dedicated veterinary sites as well as E-learning are important for veterinary continuing education. The Internet specialized computer based CD ROMs have become an invaluable source of literature in developing a research methodology as well as getting updated with current research direction and findings. An instructor or teacher of veterinary medicine would also find the computer useful in preparation of lecture materials; exam result computation; student data/records; pooling of exam questions and answers as well as clinical case documentation. Computers could be effective in a good and progressive modern veterinary practice and these include their use for reception services; diagnostic services; clinical services; surgeries and surgical management (laser surgeries); pharmacy and pharmacy management; client information services; field/ambulatory services; hospital management (storing hospital records; analyzing management data; revenue generation, targets and projections; epidemiological data as well as the automation of staff schedules); practice updates; diagnostic imaging and laboratory evaluations of specimens. Computers have also crept into the field of agro-veterinary consultancy services and have been useful here for clinical consultancy; agro-veterinary project design, monitoring and implementation; preparation of presentations as resource persons or instructor; feasibility for agro-veterinary projects as well as epidemiological studies and disease surveillance on farms.KEY WORDS: Computers, application, Veterinary Medicine
Nigerian Veterinary Journal Vol.25(2) 2004: 1-12
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