Practical insights for independent veterinary clinic owners and their teams.
Practice ManagementSeptember 14, 2026
Opening a Second Location Without Doubling Your Admin
A second clinic is a second schedule, a second inventory, and a second set of records. It should not be a second login, a second bill per provider, or a second copy of every mistake in your setup. Here's what changes when you add a site, and a setup checklist to work through before the doors open.
Your Pet's Medical Records: What's In Them, and How to Get Them When You Need Them
The moment you need your pet's records is rarely a calm one. An emergency clinic asks what he's currently taking, or a boarding kennel wants proof of a rabies shot given three years ago. Here's what's actually in a veterinary record, who it belongs to, and what to ask your vet about getting access before you need it.
What's New in KodaVet: Refills, Calendar Sync, and a Dark Mode for Late Shifts
Version 1.7 is here. Log a prescription refill without writing a full visit, push your appointments to your own Google Calendar, send only the records you mean to send, and control portal access owner by owner.
Breed-Specific Health Risks Worth Flagging Before They Become Emergencies
A Dachshund's spine, a Cavalier's heart, a Great Dane's stomach: some of the biggest risks to a pet's health are written into its breed before it ever walks through the door. Here's what the research actually shows, breed by breed, and why it's worth having in front of you during the visit, not after.
Chocolate, grapes, xylitol, onions — some of the most dangerous things a pet can eat are sitting in an ordinary kitchen. Here's what's actually dangerous, why, and what to do in the first few minutes if your pet gets into one.
Heatstroke in Dogs and Cats: What to Tell Clients Before the Next Heat Wave
Heatstroke sends more pets to emergency clinics each summer than almost any other preventable event, and it often starts with something a client wouldn't think twice about, like a quick errand with the dog left in the car. Here's the message worth sending before the next heat wave, not during it.
Fireworks and Pets: What to Tell Clients Before the Holiday
Firework season fills shelters and floods clinics with anxious calls. There's clear evidence on what actually helps, from safe spaces to desensitization to knowing when medication is warranted, and it's worth getting in front of clients before the noise starts.
When a Pet Changes Hands: Adoptions, Rehoming, and Co-Owners
Pet ownership rarely stays static — couples share a dog, a cat gets rehomed, a litter goes to new families. Most clinic software forces you to choose between losing the medical history and re-keying it. There's a cleaner way.
Reducing No-Shows at Your Veterinary Clinic: What Actually Works
A missed appointment isn't just lost revenue — it's a blocked slot another patient needed. No-shows are largely preventable, and the fix is simpler than most clinics assume.
Why Independent Veterinary Clinics Struggle with Software (And What to Look For)
Most practice management software is built for large hospital groups. Independent clinics end up paying for features they don't need — and missing the ones they do. Here's what actually matters.
How to Start Accepting Online Payments at Your Veterinary Clinic
Clients increasingly expect to pay the same way they pay for everything else — on their phone, right after the appointment. Here's a practical guide to getting started without adding complexity.
Documentation is one of the biggest time drains in a clinic day. A few structural habits — plus the right tooling — can cut note time in half while keeping records thorough and defensible.