When managing a large animal practice, your workflows are complex, mobile, and time-sensitive. You need a DVM manager software solution that understands the unique challenges of ambulatory visits, herd health tracking, and inpatient stall management. Whether you're on a remote ranch or coordinating care at a hospital facility, your Practice Information Management System (PIMS) should work as hard as you do.
Here’s what to look for in large animal DVM software—and how Vetspire checks every box.
Key Features to Look For in Large Animal Veterinarian Software
Purpose-Built for Large Animal Care
Generic veterinary software often falls short when it comes to large animal workflows. Ensure your PIMS has these unique needs in mind:
- HISA Registration Support: Easily track HISA IDs or create custom fields for other regulatory numbers.
- Group and Herd Management: Document herd-level treatments and batch invoice with flexibility.
- Co-Owner Billing: Split invoices by percentage of ownership—a must for shared horse or livestock ownership.
Treatment Planning and Hospital Management
Integrated Electronic Treatment Sheets
Look for a vet tech software that allows you to assign treatments, flag critical cases, and track treatment timing in real time—ideal for managing hospitalized or high-acuity patients.
Hospital Census
A full suite of inpatient tracking tools is necessary in equine and large animal medicine. Look for tools that have:
- Real-time stall and patient census
- Occupancy-based auto-charging
- Patient proximity tracking for outbreak response
- Management of long-term, boarding, and critical care cases
Mobile-Optimized with Offline Access
For large animal vets who work in barns, fields, and remote settings mobile-optimized and offline access are essential features. Your vet tech software should enable you to:
- Access records and write notes offline
- Sketch directly onto charts or dental diagrams
- Automatically sync once reconnected
Questions to Ask When Evaluating Large Animal Software Vendors
Before you invest in a new PIMS, ask these questions to make sure it can handle your workflow:
- Can your system track HISA or custom animal IDs?
- Do you support offline access for mobile appointments?
- Is there a way to manage group/herd treatments and batch invoices?
- How are hospitalized or long-term patients tracked and billed?
- Do you offer co-owner billing functionality?
- Can I customize templates, fields, and records for my workflow?
- What’s your average customer support response time?
- Can I see a live demo tailored to large animal workflows?
Red Flags to Watch Out For When Shopping for a Large Animal DVM Software
When shopping for large animal DVM software, beware of these warning signs:
No Offline Capability
If you’re regularly in barns or fields without Wi-Fi, lack of offline access will limit your productivity and record-keeping.
Hidden Customization Fees
Some vendors charge extra for every custom field or template. Be sure your DVM software includes robust customization without nickel-and-diming.
Rigid Workflow Templates
If you can’t adjust workflows to fit colic, lameness, or reproduction cases, the system will slow you down.
Why Vetspire Leads the Herd
Vetspire isn’t just adapting small animal software for large animal needs—it’s actively building tools specifically for your practice. With features like:
- HISA ID support
- Group management and batch billing
- Real-time treatment boards
- Upcoming stall census features
- A field-first mobile app (Hoof App)
- Customizable everything
Vetspire is the clear leader for modern, flexible, and future-proof large animal practice software.
Ready to see Vetspire it in action?
Ask us for a personalized demo or a sneak peek of the Hoof App coming soon. Vetspire isn’t just the best choice today—it’s the platform that’s evolving with the future of large animal medicine. Schedule a demo now.