Veterinary practice owners have a wealth of technology opportunities available to streamline operations and improve efficiency, according to a recent survey by the AVMA. While many practices are already using practice information management software, electronic medical records software, and online pharmacies, adoption rates for digital inventory management systems, online appointment scheduling, and telehealth vary. The survey also found that time constraints, financial constraints, and lack of interest were common reasons cited for falling behind in technology adoption.
To overcome hesitancy, practice owners are encouraged to start small by identifying the types of digital tools their practice lacks and selecting one tool to address a specific problem or opportunity. By working with vendors to understand implementation steps, costs, and potential savings, practices can gradually incorporate new technologies with minimal disruption. Additionally, practices that have already embraced digital technologies are encouraged to optimize their use by leveraging the full capabilities of the tools they already have.
Overall, technology is considered a necessity in today’s busy practices, offering benefits such as superior patient care, happier clients, smoother operations, and financial gains. Research has shown that optimizing efficiency can allow veterinary teams to reach more patients with their current staff. By exploring available technology resources and incorporating them thoughtfully, veterinary practices can enhance their operations and improve patient care. For more information on how technology can be used to achieve these goals, practice owners are encouraged to explore resources such as the AVMA’s Tech Talk webinar series and Just One Thing blog series.
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