Animal Health Solutions

21 Q2 2021 | Animal Health Solutions Another potential drawback for cloud- based systems for some practices is the same reason why others prefer them: their reliance on the internet. For practices located in an area with less-reliable internet connectivity, cloud software can sometimes be problematic. eVetPractice ® is an example of a fully integrated and supremely flexible cloud-based practice management software solution from Covetrus. It's scalable for every kind of veterinary hospital and easily accessible from any internet-enabled device. And it offers a single, centralized platform for electronic medical records, appointment reminders, and online payments as well as integrated in-house labs, a pet owner portal, and multiple reporting options for sales, operations, inventory, practice trends data, and more. In addition, eVetPractice comes as one of three bundled packages including Covetrus integrated technology and services. New eVetPractice packages deliver all- in-one solutions for practice software, client communications, prescription and inventory management, payment processing, support, training, and more. On-premises software is just what you would think: software that is physically installed in a veterinary hospital, with all associated data, hardware and applications stored on the practice's server and behind its firewall. One major plus for some practices with on-premises software is that the hospital can continue to function normally in the event of an internet outage. Among the potential drawbacks of these systems can be cost. In addition to the initial installation and up-front software licensing fees, the practice must install, house, manage, repair, and update its hardware and software infrastructure as needed, or contract an outside IT consultant to do it. Practices that aren't particularly savvy about technology often shun on-premises solutions for this reason. Examples of on-premises software include AVImark ® and ImproMed ® . These powerful solutions are convenient and easy to use. Both offer advanced features to help practices go paperless, including electronic medical records, client reminders, invoicing, inventory management, integrated payments, labs, digital imaging, and comprehensive reporting. These allow practices to more efficiently facilitate operations with a customizable workflow plus insights from real-time analytics and reporting. If the cloud fits… According to Market Research Future, the veterinary software market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.9% between 2018 and 2023, in part due to the proliferation of cloud-based solutions that offer scalability, flexibility, and affordability for practices of all kinds. Here's why cloud solutions are a good bet for three common types of veterinary practices: • Independent/single-location practices: Cloud systems may be advantageous for these practices because they offer an affordable, simple way to transition from paper to digital electronic medical records, are relatively easy to learn and use, and can help track trends and measure key performance indicators you set for your practice. • Mobile practices: When your practice team is caring for patients largely outside the hospital setting, 24/7 on-the-go access to your practice data is an absolute must. And having that access without the need for expensive hardware makes cloud solutions very affordable. Plus, some software includes integrated Google maps navigation, an invaluable feature for mobile practices. • Corporate/multi-location practices: Using a single platform to manage operations and data across multiple practice locations allows all hospitals in the network to collaborate in real time. In addition, superb scalability enables the software to grow with you as you increase the number of practices and employees. For many practices, a cloud solution like eVetPractice is the right fit because it offers greater flexibility and 24/7 access from any internet-enabled device—and doesn't require additional hardware needs. It also offers many of the same capabilities available with an on-premises solution, plus added conveniences like automated data backups and software upgrades, and the ability to easily link multiple practice locations without hardwiring.

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