A Guide to AI Tools for Veterinary Medicine

AI in Veterinary Medicine — The Complete Guide

Discover how AI is transforming veterinary medicine with our comprehensive guide to innovative tools. From imaging and radiology to client communication and clinical decision support applications, explore the key features, benefits, and pricing options of AI-driven solutions tailored for veterinary professionals.

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Catalog of AI Tools
• Detailed Overview
• Summary

In recent years, the intersection of technology and healthcare has sparked a wave of innovation, transforming how medical diagnosis, treatment, and patient care are approached. Amid this transformative landscape, the spotlight on Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown increasingly brighter. 

While AI has garnered significant attention in recent years, this technology has been in existence for quite some time. It dates back to the mid-20th century when computer scientist John McCarthy first coined the term in 1956. Initially conceived as an academic discipline, AI aimed to replicate human intelligence in machines. Over the decades, as data and computing power have exponentially grown, AI has evolved to become more accessible, affordable, and user-friendly, laying the foundation for its widespread adoption. This has led to AI’s penetration into every industry, including pet care.

The increasing adoption of AI among veterinary professionals is evident in a recent survey conducted in 2024 by Digitail in collaboration with the American Animal Hospital Association. According to the findings, 83.8% of respondents are familiar with AI tools, with 39.2% having already tried such tools in their practice. Moreover, 38.7% of veterinary professionals intend to implement AI in their workflows in the near future. 

Today, AI is discussed as a paradigm shift in how pet care is understood and delivered. It has already found practical applications in fields such as imaging and radiology, voice-to-text transcription, client communication, and health monitoring devices. As a productivity tool, AI holds promising potential to address issues such as access to care, client education, professional shortages, and even veterinary burnout.

The veterinary scene is buzzing with announcements of new AI-driven products and initiatives flooding the market, not only from startups but also from established corporations and academic institutions. For instance, Cornell University’s recent unveiling of Cascade, an open-source platform for running AI algorithms, which is already in use by College of Veterinary Medicine researchers monitoring cows for risk of mastitis. The university’s experimentation with AI continues as Cornell Feline Health Center launched CatGPT, an AI chatbot that answers questions about feline health, connecting cat owners with credible, science-based information. The chatbot draws information from articles from CFHC’s website as well as a database of abstracts from peer-reviewed scientific publications.

We’ve curated this guide to AI tools in veterinary medicine to help veterinary professionals navigate the world of AI, showcase existing solutions, and how they can benefit their practice. The companies on the list are categorically divided into groups, including diagnostics, telehealth, AI assistants, voice-to-text, and PIMS. This overview is based on publicly available data and information provided by the companies.

Catalog of AI Tools

Name	Core Function	Year Founded	Founder/Parent Company	Funding Rounds	Pricing
DigLabs	Veterinary advice Client communication Diagnostics	2019	Tara Zedayko, Co-founder and CEO	$1.5M over 3 rounds	Free for pet owners. Enterprise API and development/ product management services available.
Digitail	AI Assistant Voice-to-text Client communication	2018	Sebastian Gabor, Co-founder and CEO Ruxandra Pui, Co-founder and CPO	Seed round: $2.5M (2021) Series A: $11M (2023)	AI add-on starts at $100 per month
FidoCure	Veterinary advice Client communication Diagnostics	2016	Christina Kelly Lopes, Founder and CEO Benjamin Lewis, Co-founder	$15M over 7 rounds	Free initial consultation; costs incurred for dog tumor genotyping after that vary based on the veterinarian fee.
Goldie Vet	Voice-to-text	2023	Katherine van Ekert, DVM, Founder	N/A	$150/user/month $1500/user/year
Happydoc	Voice-to-text	2023	Emerson Smith, Co-founder	N/A	N/A
ImpriMed	Oncology Precision medicine services	2017	Jamin Koo, CTO, Co-founder Sungwon Lim, CEO, Co-founder	$34.7M over 3 rounds. Seed round: $4M (2018) Pre-Series A: $8M (2020) Series A: $23M (2023)	ImpriMed offers flat rates to all veterinary hospitals, which allows their customers to apply their own margin when offering services to their clients.
Maven Pet	Health monitoring Wearable	2021	Guilherme Coelho, Co-founder and CEO	$4.5M over 2 rounds	Starting at $20/month for the pet owner
Mella Pet Care	Health monitoring Medical devices	2015	Benjamin Seidman, Co-founder Yale Zhang, Co-founder and CTO	$250,000 from SharkTank’s investor Mark Cuban (2024)	Pro version for veterinarians: $159
PetPace	Health monitoring Wearable	2012	Lior Abraham, President and General Manager	$24M in private funding	$299 + subscription
Petriage	Teletriage	2016	Allon Freiman, CEO	$2.3M over 2 rounds	Starting at $199.99 per month; free for pet owners with paid add-ons
PicoxIA	Radiology	2020	Emilie Boissady, Co-founder and R&D director	N/A	$144 per month
Radimal	Radiology	2020	Alan Weissman, Co-founder and CEO Andrew Weissman, VMD, DACVR, Co-founder	Privately funded, including private investment from many veterinary radiologists	Starting at $5/case
ScribbleVet	Voice-to-text	2023	Rohan Relan, Founder and CEO	N/A	$150/user/month $1620/user/year
Scribenote	Voice-to-text	2019	Ryan Gallagher, Co-founder and CEO Alina Pavel, Co-founder, Chief Product Officer Katie Gallagher, DVM, Co-founder, Advisor, Customer Outreach Emily Merry, Co-founder, Advisor, Customer Outreach	N/A	$249/vet/month $1990/user/year
SediVue	Lab testing	2016	IDEXX	N/A	$719.10
SignalPET	Radiology Teleconsulting	2018	Lior Kuyer, Co-founder and CEO Ben Klinken, Co-founder and CTO	N/A	$75 or less per study
Stethee Vet	Health monitoring Medical device	2015	Nayyar Hussain, CEO M3DICINE Inc.	$4.5M from private investors and an additional raise of $2.5M in debt financing	$499
Sylvester.ai	Diagnostics	2020	Susan Groeneveld, Founder	Seed round: $30,000	N/A
Talkatoo	Voice-to-text	2019	Shawn Wilkie, CEO Aly G. Mawji, Co-founder	N/A	Starting at $139/user on monthly plans or $1399/user on annual plans, with volume discounts
Vet Assistant AI	Client communication automation	2021	Sean Delaney, Founder	N/A	Starting at $100 per month
Veterinarian Electronic Assistant	Diagnostics and treatment planning Voice-to-text transcription Client communication	2022	Patricia Porter, Founder	N/A	$299/veterinarian/month
VetGenus	Client communication Teletriage Diagnostics and treatment planning	2019	Scott Woodrow, Founder and CEO Powered by ABC Intelligence	N/A	N/A
Vetology	Radiology	2017	Seth Wallack, Founder and CEO Eric Goldman, President	N/A	Starting at $200 per month
VetPawer	Online booking Prescription refills	2019	Jerry Savage, CEO	N/A	Free for pet owners
VetRec	Voice-to-text	2023	Pinhas Kevin Cohen, Co-founder David de Matheu, Co-founder	Backed by Y-Combinator	Starts at $299/clinic/month. Unlimited accounts for veterinarians and technicians. Free for nonprofits
Vetscan Imagyst	Radiology Lab testing	2018	Zoetis	N/A	N/A
Vetsie.ai	Diagnostics and treatment planning Client communication	2020	Alex Chieng, Co-founder	Pre-seed round: CA$500,000 (2022)	N/A
VetSOAP	Voice-to-text	2023	Aaron Smiley, DVM, Founder Jason Szumski, DVM, Co-founder	N/A	$50/user/month
Virtual Vet Nurse	Client communication Online booking Marketing	2020	Steve Merchant, DVM, Co-founder James Merchant, Co-founder and Head of Growth	N/A	$240/month

Detailed Overview of AI Tools for Veterinary Medicine

DigLabs

DIG Labs uses AI and expert analysis to help companies supercharge brand experiences through the power of visual tools.

AI Function

Analyzes data using visual AI, natural language understanding (NLU), and natural language processing (NLP) technology to provide insights for improving pet health, nutrition, and diagnostics.

Key Features

• Utilizes visual AI technology to analyze pet health, nutrition, and diagnostics data.
• Incorporates NLU and NLP capabilities to interpret and analyze data for insights.

Benefits

• Drives improvements in pet health, nutrition, and diagnostic methods.
• Empowers businesses with data-driven insights for informed decision-making.
• Enhances operational efficiency and user experience within the pet care industry.

How does it work?

• Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs): These excel at image recognition and classification, forming the backbone of the Dog Health Check app and image analysis for businesses, among other proprietary information.
• Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs): These can create synthetic data to augment existing datasets and potentially improve model performance.
• Pre-trained with over 100,000 expert-labeled images, text, and videos.

Digitail

Digitail is an all-in-one, cloud-based practice management software for veterinary clinics with a native pet parent app and an integrated AI Assistant.

AI Function

Developed in collaboration with veterinary professionals, Tails AI leverages multiple best-in-class systems, including OpenAI’s generative conversational model, among others. Fully integrated with Digitail’s PIMS, it can offer tailored insights into individual patients and cases. Tails AI is continuously learning and improving after each interaction, adapting to individual user style and preferences.

Key Features

• Tails AI Dictation: A voice-to-text solution for quick SOAP notes and exam summaries, including virtual appointments
• Tails AI Assistant: Summarizes patient histories, assists in diagnosis and treatment planning, and generates personalized client communication
• Tails AI Patient Intake: Collects patient information and history before the visit, summarized into the record automatically

Benefits

• Enhances efficiency with AI-powered dictation and ambient listening, trimming up to 8 minutes per SOAP note
• By leveraging AI, patient information is collected remotely in advance, expediting the check-in process, enhancing client satisfaction, and reducing human error
• The AI interpretation of records reduces the time required for review to just 30 seconds
• Streamlines patient care by swiftly summarizing medical histories and pinpointing breed-specific risk factors, while also simplifying documentation through voice-to-text capabilities
• Provides insights on differential diagnoses based on symptoms, enabling quicker and more informed decision-making
• Saves valuable time by automating tasks like record-keeping, history summaries, and discharge notes, delivering personalized client experience
• Improves efficiency and productivity in veterinary practices

Adoption

Over 1,000 animal hospitals in 40 countries use Digitail PIMS.

FidoCure

FidoCure uses genomic testing to personalize cancer treatment for dogs.

AI Function

Analyzes canine cancer mutations and matches them to potential therapies

Key Features

• Provides personalized cancer treatment recommendations for dogs
• Leverages vast databases of canine cancer research and drug data
• Offers insights into potential human cancer treatments as well

Benefits

• Improves precision and effectiveness of canine cancer treatment
• Offers personalized care for each dog, potentially leading to better health outcomes
• Advances research and treatment options for both canine and human cancers

Goldie Vet

Goldie Vet is a veterinary transcription tool that converts audio recordings into comprehensive medical records.

AI Function

Goldie leverages automatic speech recognition (ASR) and natural language processing (NLP) to transcribe and analyze conversations between veterinarians and pet owners during appointments.

Key Features

• Creates comprehensive medical records based on conversation recordings
• Extracts key data points, including history, physical exam, diagnoses, and treatment plan
• Maintains high data security and privacy

Benefits

• Reduces time spent writing notes by automating report generation
• Improves accuracy of medical records through superior NLP analysis
• Minimizes documentation errors through >95% summarization accuracy
• Enhances workflow efficiency by allowing veterinarians to focus on patient care

HappyDoc

HappyDoc uses AI to help vets dictate medical records naturally, instantly creating accurate and organized electronic records.

AI Function

Leverages advanced natural language processing (NLP) capabilities

Key Features:

• Acts as an intelligent scribe during consultations and client callbacks
• Captures key medical details and transforms them into SOAP notes
• Adapts to specific practice workflows and terminology

Benefits

• Automates documentation, freeing up time for veterinarians
• Improves accuracy and consistency of medical records
• Enhances communication between veterinarians and clients

ImpriMed

ImpriMed creates individualized drug response prediction technology to help veterinarians fight blood cancers.

AI Function

Predicts which anticancer drugs are most likely to work for individual dogs and cats

Key Features

• Analyzes how a patient’s live cancer cells respond to various drugs
• Combines this data with other biological information using machine learning algorithms to make personalized predictions
• Enables veterinary oncologists to make data-driven, comprehensive clinical decisions

Benefits

• By identifying the best drug before treatment starts, ImpriMed can help improve treatment success rates for canine and feline cancers.
• Minimizes side effects and optimizes treatment outcomes for individual dogs
• Advances personalized medicine approaches in veterinary oncology
• The company’s recent publication revealed that the ImpriMed service can improve survival by three times longer and drug response by four times higher in relapsed B-cell lymphoma in dogs.

How does it work?

ImpriMed utilizes artificial intelligence algorithms to forecast the efficacy of various treatment options for pets. These predictions are grounded in thousands of real-world clinical outcomes collected from canine lymphoma and leukemia patients by ImpriMed.

Multiple tests are employed to analyze a pet’s cancer and predict its vulnerabilities. ImpriMed harnesses a range of tumor profiling technologies, from genetic and cellular profiling methods to an innovative robotic platform that tests a panel of drugs on small samples of the pet’s live tumor cells.

To ascertain which drugs yield positive clinical responses, ImpriMed conducted an initial study to gather real-world data. This data was then used to train AI models, enabling them to predict individual patient responses to a panel of commonly used anticancer drugs. Subsequently, ImpriMed collaborates with its network of customers to continuously expand its database of clinical outcomes. These data are integrated into the existing database and employed to further enhance the AI models.

ImpriMed’s AI models are constantly improving in accuracy through continuous learning processes fueled by time and an expanding customer base.

Adoption

• 250+ hospitals collaborated with ImpriMed to collect real-world clinical evidence
• 17,000+ canine and feline lymphoma tests ordered and reported on
• A database of over 5,500 canine and 500 feline patients
• More than 350 veterinarians in the US have used ImpriMed’s services.

Maven Pet

Maven AI-Vet™ is an AI-powered platform that monitors pet patients 24/7, flagging any irregularities and notifying the vet about possible developing issues early on.

AI Function

Maven’s AI has been engineered and optimized to identify early indicators of potential health issues in pets. It continuously analyzes the captured data in search of any signs of trouble, and immediately notifies the vet if any are detected.

Key Features

• 24/7 remote monitoring
• Proactively alerts the vet about potential health concerns
• Can be used to proactively diagnose pets, follow up, and monitor treatment progress with precision
• Detailed pre-appointment insights always provided to vet

Benefits

• Early detection of health issues: Maven’s technology tracks pet health, well-being, and behavior, and the AI provides valuable context that is often missed.
• Best outcomes: AI-Vet™’s comprehensive data analysis helps vets uncover the whole story behind each issue, leading to earlier and more accurate diagnoses, better treatment strategies, and improved outcomes.
  Increased client satisfaction: Pet parents also have access to their pet’s data through a mobile app, fostering better client engagement and retention through next-level care.
• By vets, for vets: Maven’s own vet team has extensively tested the technology to ensure its effectiveness in real cases.
• Practical and easy to use: AI-Vet™ integrates with the Practice Information Management Software (PIMS) already operating in the clinic or practice, so there’s no learning curve.
• Zero extra work needed: Regular updates are sent every 24 hours. Other than that, the vet will only be notified if (and only if!) anything concerning is detected or in case of an emergency.

How does it work?

Proprietary sensors collect each pet’s detailed health data around the clock; a mobile app allows the pet parent to provide their input; and Maven’s AI delves into the pet’s personal medical history and their breed’s health trends to perform a continuous in-depth analysis. All information is cross-referenced to predict health risks, and any anomalies are immediately flagged and brought to the vet’s attention so they can follow up accordingly.

Adoption

Maven’s AI-Vet™is already being used by hundreds of vet practices, clinics and hospitals across the US, Europe and Australia.

Mella Pet Care

Mella Pet Care is an ecosystem of health monitoring solutions for veterinarians and pet parents, including the first-ever accurate axillary thermometer, a body fat analyzer, a chip reader, pulse ox, and more.

AI Function

Mella’s pet thermometer leverages a machine-learning model to predict a pet’s core body temperature from an axillary (under the foreleg) measurement. This application of AI is designed to improve the accuracy and comfort of pet temperature measurement.

Key Features

• Analyzes data from multiple temperature sensors to create a composite reading
• Employs a machine learning model trained on a vast dataset of pet temperatures to predict core body temperature from axillary measurements
• Continuously refines the machine learning model through clinical trials for improved accuracy

Benefits

• Offers pets a more comfortable and less stressful temperature measurement experience compared to traditional rectal thermometers
• Enhances the accuracy of axillary temperature measurements through sensor technology and machine learning
• Improves veterinary workflow efficiency by integrating with veterinary software for automatic data upload

How does it work? 

Four-and-a-half million pet records with temperature data from Banfield Pet Hospital were analyzed and provided the initial dataset for the machine model. Internal live animal trials using mercury thermometers alongside Mella, produced data to further build the model. Clinical trials with veterinary hospitals and teaching institutions provide a means of data validation and fine-tuning of the model to continuously narrow the error margin.

Mella’s thermometers use a combination of advanced sensors and machine learning to achieve accurate temperature readings from under a pet’s foreleg:

1. Multi-sensor reading: Three sensors take data – two in the foreleg probe and one at the base unit to account for room temperature.
2. Machine learning prediction: This data is fed into a model trained on a massive dataset of pet temperatures. The model predicts the pet’s core body temperature based on reading under the foreleg and other factors.
3. Continuous improvement: Clinical trials and data analysis help refine the machine learning model for ongoing accuracy.

Adoption

• The Mella Pro thermometer and other products are used by veterinarians in over 1,300 clinics across 15 countries.

PetPace

PetPace is a smart collar for dogs that monitors their health and location.

AI Function

PetPace Health 2.0 collar, equipped with AI algorithms and non-irradiating acoustic sensors continuously monitors and analyzes seven key vital signs in dogs.

Key Features

• Tracks heart rate, respiration, temperature, activity, sleep, and posture
• Analyzes the data to identify potential health issues and offer early warnings
• The PetPace App integrates seamlessly with the collar for continuous monitoring.
• Customized solutions are available for researchers and veterinarians.

Benefits

• Enables early detection of potential health concerns through AI-powered analysis
• Facilitates comprehensive health assessment and timely interventions with detailed vital sign monitoring
• Provides pet owners with peace of mind through continuous monitoring and timely alerts
• Learns about the specific pet’s behavior and compares it to a database of other same-breed dogs

Petriage

Petriage is a veterinary telehealth platform connecting pet parents with veterinarians for consultations, symptom assessment, and remote care.

AI Function

Petriage utilizes a machine learning-powered symptom checker to assess the potential severity of pet health concerns.

Key Features

• Guides pet owners through a symptom and medical history questionnaire
• Analyzes input data to determine potential condition severity
• Offers recommendations based on the analysis, such as scheduling appointments or emergency care
• Premium telehealth suite for veterinarians includes Petriage Analysis tool; Petriage Live, a 24/7 nurse helpline; remote consultation; remote monitoring for improved compliance; and practice management system integration. Additionally, Petriage Rx is available – a vet-sponsored home delivery pharmacy.

Benefits

• Empowers pet owners to make informed decisions regarding their pet’s health
• Provides virtual guidance, potentially reducing unnecessary clinic visits
• Educates pet owners about potential health conditions, fostering proactive care
• Saves time for the hospital teams

PicoxIA

PicoxIA is an AI-powered tool designed to assist veterinarians in interpreting X-rays.

AI Function

PicoxIA is an AI-powered assistant for veterinarians that analyzes x-rays of the thorax, abdomen, and hips to highlight potential abnormalities and automate diagnostic calculations.

Key Features

• Analyzes x-rays for abnormalities, assisting veterinarians in interpretation
• Automates calculations like kidney size and bone angles, streamlining diagnostics
• Integrates seamlessly with various software options for wider accessibility

Benefits

• Improves diagnostic accuracy via automated abnormality detection and calculations
• Saves time and enhances decision-making through AI-powered insights
• Increases veterinarian confidence in interpretations, leading to better patient outcomes.

Adoption

• 250 000 x-rays read by radiologists in the database
• 2,977 users
• 827,443 x-rays analyzed

Radimal

Radimal provides veterinarians with instant, AI-generated radiology reports to assist in treating patients.

AI Function

Radimal Initial Assessment analyzes canine and feline x-rays for over 30 conditions covering thoracic, abdominal, and musculoskeletal conditions, providing clinics with near-instant insights and risk assessments for the patients for decision-making and triage. 

Key Features

• Radimal’s AI analyzes radiographs and highlights potential abnormalities, providing veterinarians with immediate insights
• Offers a full workflow with fast, guaranteed return times on DACVR board-certified specialist consultations
• Integrates seamlessly with x-ray machines and PIMS systems

Benefits

• Radimal’s automated insights save time for veterinarians, allowing for faster diagnosis and treatment decisions
• Provides access to specialist consultations for complex cases, ensuring veterinarians have access to expert opinions
• By providing AI-powered insights, Radimal enhances diagnostic accuracy, leading to improved patient care and client satisfaction

How does it work?

Radimal uses its own patent-pending AI models that are constantly learning from the real-world in-clinic data of its clients.

Adoption

• 20,000+ consultations delivered
• 100,000+ cases supported

ScribbleVet

ScribbleVet is an AI-powered tool designed to help veterinarians with their medical record-keeping.

AI Function

Automated note-taking assistant using advanced speech recognition and natural language processing

Key Features

• Listens to appointments and drafts medical records in real time
• Accurately transcribes spoken information, accommodating various accents and environments
• Employs NLP to extract key points and summarize crucial details

Benefits

• Saves veterinarians time by automating note-taking
• Improves record accuracy and ensures comprehensive medical records
• Streamlines note-taking process, enhancing practice efficiency and workflow

Scribenote

Scribenote is an AI scribe for veterinary medical records.

AI Function

Scribenote employs Large Language Model (LLM) technology to extract key points for several use cases: SOAP Medical Records, Dental Records, Callbacks, Recaps, and Dictation.

Key Features

• Accurately transcribes audio, accommodating various accents and environments
• Offers a desktop widget for easy transfer of medical records into PIMS in less than 10 seconds per record
• Allows multi-user workflows between clinic team members, allowing multiple users to access and edit notes
• New client summary feature that automatically generates a take-home summary of the appointment
• Free 50 Medical Record trial on signup, and always free Callback, Recap, and Dictation note types.

Benefits

• Automates note-taking during appointments for an average time savings of 70 minutes per veterinarian per day (measured in a recent case study).
• Automates client communications, dental dictations, and meeting notes.
• Enhances knowledge management through smart organization features.
• Easy to try and get started, with almost no learning curve or barrier to entry. Simply press a button, and record your appointment.

Adoption

Scribenote generates tens of thousands of patient records automatically each week.

SediVue

SediVue is an automated veterinary urine sediment analyzer that uses image recognition to identify and classify elements in urine samples.

AI Function

Utilizes AI algorithms to identify and classify cells, casts, crystals, and bacteria in urine sediment

Key Features

• Helps to identify and classify elements, leveraging a database of 1.2 billion patient images
• Confirms the absence or presence of bacteria and helps to quickly determine the next steps. 
• Allows reviewing and sharing high-resolution, high-contrast images from fresh samples, in real time
• Pay-per-run

Benefits

• Ensures accurate identification and classification, aiding in diagnosis
• Saves time for veterinary professionals, expediting treatment decisions
• Facilitates straightforward analysis and interpretation through clear visuals and zoom function

How does it work?

• SediVue uses 1.2 billion patient images to identify abnormalities and improves the accuracy of the outcome with each result generated.

SignalPET

SignalPET is a veterinary radiology company offering four products: SignalSTAT, SignalRAY, SignalSMILE, and SignalCHAT for advanced artificial intelligence-supported veterinary radiology.

AI Function

Analyzes pet radiographs using machine learning

Key Features

• SignalSTAT: an advanced veterinary x-ray interpretation solution that can assess the most critical, urgent cases with both advanced AI technology and expert human oversight with a guaranteed 45-minute turnaround time, available 24/7
• SignalRAY: full body interpretation companion animal radiographs at point-of-care with instant results.
• SignalSMILE: dental interpretation at point-of-care to assess companion animal dental radiographs in real time with instant results
• SignalCHAT: immediate vet-to-vet support from SignalPET veterinarians available with the AI interpretation
• Allows veterinarians to review the AI reports and add their own interpretations and recommendations

Benefits

• Expedites diagnoses and treatment decisions through rapid AI analysis
• Enhances consistency and accuracy in radiograph interpretations
• Fosters collaboration between AI and veterinary expertise for comprehensive pet care

Adoption

• 2000+ active hospitals
• 4500+ active clinicians
• 3.9 million films reviewed annually
• 55+ applications trained

Stethee Vet

Stethee Vet is the world’s first AI-powered stethoscope designed specifically for veterinary professionals.

AI Function

Analyzes captured heart and lung sounds in real time to detect subtle abnormalities

Key Features

• Provides real-time analysis of heart and lung sounds
• Amplifies and filters animal sounds for improved clarity
• Displays waveforms of heart and lung sounds for visualization and analysis

Benefits

• Enables early detection of heart and lung abnormalities
• Improves diagnostic accuracy through enhanced sound clarity
• Minimizes animal stress during examinations with a comfortable and non-invasive process

How does it work?

The technology platform behind the Stethee AI engine is named “Aida.” It analyzes heart and lung sounds to build a unique personal biometric signature, and automatically tags geo-location and environmental data to each sample in real-time. Aida analyzes this encrypted and anonymized data in order to learn and report back quantitative clinically actionable data to doctors, vets, and healthcare professionals.

Sylvester.ai

Sylvester.ai facilitates stronger relationships between cats and their parents through the use of AI visual pain detection technology.

AI Function

Trained on hundreds of thousands of photos with over 85% precision, the AI model assesses a photo against validated veterinary pain scales. These protocols have been proven to help determine how much pain a cat is feeling and typically take into account five facial cues: ear position, orbital tightening, muzzle tension, whisker position and head position. 

The AI model interprets cat wellbeing for veterinarians and cat parents alike. Furthermore, monitoring can happen in the clinic or remotely at home. Results are easily shared to ensure vets and cat parents are reviewing the same insights.

Key Features

• Assesses a cat’s photo against validated veterinary pain scales
• Validates the presence of a feline face in the image before sending it to the AI model for further analysis
• Interprets cat well-being for veterinarians and cat parents

Benefits

• Enables users to identify and assess acute and chronic pain in cats
• Useful after a procedure and to make health-related decisions

How does it work?

Tably API by Sylvester utilizes proprietary machine learning algorithms to empower cat parents and veterinarians to make informed decisions about cat’s health and wellbeing. It employs a number of artificial intelligence processes: object detection, image suitability detection, object extraction, image categorization and result analysis. To minimize errors, the company has configured their algorithm to validate the presence of a feline face in the image before sending it to the AI model for further analysis.

Talkatoo

Talkatoo is a suite of voice-enabled AI tools for veterinarians, including auto-SOAP record generation, veterinary-specific dictation, human-verified records, and an AI dictation assistant.

AI Function

Every interaction with Talkatoo leverages the use of AI. The desktop dictation utilizes speech recognition to convert spoken words into text specifically for the veterinary industry. For auto-SOAP Records, Talkatoo pulls out relevant information from the whole appointment recording and organizes the notes into desired templates (SOAP, etc.). The Talkatoo Dictation Assistant (TaDA) can be used to perform tasks such as writing client communication, differential diagnostics, and referencing previous notes.

Key Features

• Offers automatic SOAP-note formatting of whole appointment recordings
• Enables direct dictation into all text fields on your computer, in any software
• Human-verified option for enhanced accuracy with Verified by Talkatoo
• Integrates with all PIMS and electronic health record (EHR) platforms

Benefits

• Improves efficiency of note-taking and communication
• Reduces administrative burdens for the healthcare teams
• Enhances patient care and practice management

Vet Assistant AI

Vet Assistant AI automates post-visit communication for veterinary clinics.

AI Function

The AI bot leverages machine learning to analyze client responses from follow-up prompts and prioritizes cases needing veterinary attention.

Key Features

• Text and phone reminders for appointments, medication schedules, and post-operative care instructions
• Provides preliminary guidance for pet owners with concerns about their animal’s health
• Each contact automatically creates a detailed log of the communication with the client.

Benefits

• Empowers earlier detection of potential health issues through AI-powered analysis and reminders
• Streamlines communication channels between veterinarians, pet owners, and veterinary staff
• Frees up veterinary professionals to focus on complex cases by automating routine tasks

Veterinarian Electronic Assistant (VEA)

VEA is an AI assistant for veterinary clinics that helps with differential diagnosis, treatment planning, and SOAP note documentation.

AI Function

VEA leverages artificial intelligence to analyze medical data and offer insights to support decision-making and the automation of clinical documentation and pet parent take-home instructions.

Key Features

• Easy-to-use SOAP builder with skin case, vomiting, diarrhea, wellness, and senior pathways to improve standard and quality of care practices
• Automatically generates SOAP notes, treatment plan estimates, take-home instructions, and rich medical records that are transferable via integration or print
• A live portal that learns and interacts with all parts of the process, from ordering labs to building out your treatment plans, complete with medications and take-home instructions
• Integrates with PIMS and diagnostic platforms eliminating the need for redundant data entry

Benefits

• Veterinarians experience faster time to treat and speedier checkouts
• Integrations available with Covetrus Connect and Antech. IDEXX coming soon
• Beyond generating SOAP notes, VEA handles the diagnostic handoff (pre-ordering, charge capture, and resulting), and the finalization of the diagnosis and treatment plan

VetGenus

VetGenus is an ecosystem of tools that helps improve healthcare outcomes for pets and humans by connecting vets, managers, and researchers with high-quality data and AI-driven insights.

AI Function

PetGenus offers AI-powered decision support tools and knowledge resources for veterinarians.

Key Features

• Provides AI-powered triage, check-in, and documentation functionalities
• Facilitates collaboration between clinicians with patient handoff and real-time tracking features
• Streamlines check-in process and offers easy access to patient information

Benefits

• Assists veterinarians in making faster and more informed decisions
• Improves clinic operations, staff productivity, and communication
• Enhances client experience and fosters satisfaction and loyalty

Vetology

Vetology.ai is an AI-powered veterinary radiology service.

AI Function

Analyzes veterinary radiographs using deep learning algorithms to pinpoint potential abnormalities. Its image bank contains 6,600,000 images.

Key Features

• Automatically highlights potential abnormalities like fractures, tumors, and foreign objects
• Generates detailed reports based on analysis, providing prioritized insights within minutes

Benefits:

• Expedites the diagnostic process with faster detection of potential abnormalities
• Improves diagnostic accuracy by pinpointing potential abnormalities
• Streamlines workflow and enhances clinic efficiency through detailed report generation

Adoption

• 1,000 users
• 154,356 Al reports generated

VetPawer

VetPawer’s AVA handles all voice and chat conversations with clients by directly connecting the hospital’s phone system and social media pages into the practice management system using AI to create appointments and propose prescription refills.

AI Function

• Provides 24/7 client support through an AI-powered chatbot

Key Features

• Connects practice’s phone, website, social media, or existing service reminder system in real-time with the practice management system
• Schedules appointments
• Handles prescription refills

Benefits

• Enhances client satisfaction through prompt responses and convenient scheduling
• Frees up staff time for other activities
• Streamlines clinic operations and improves efficiency and service delivery
• Help increase practice revenue and reduce cost

How does it work? 

OpenAI GPT-3.

VetRec

VetRec is a software that generates automated clinical notes for veterinarians and streamlines efficiencies with analytics and insights.

AI Function

Vetrec uses AI to generate SOAP notes through speech-to-text transcription and advanced large language models.

Key Features

• VetRec allows customization of SOAP note templates, including the information included, writing style, and even defining normal and abnormal values for physical exams.
• Analyzes the consult to extract key details like patient consents, history, and medication to improve the notes quality and thoroughness
• Highlights possibly missed information
• Generates patient-ready discharge notes

Benefits

• Frees up veterinarians’ time for consultations and in-depth examinations by automating tasks like note generation
• Improves veterinarian well-being and increases revenue by allowing the hospital to see more patients
• Streamlines communication and collaboration among veterinary staff with features like multi-user recording and note consolidation
• Provides practice managers and owners with key insights into where to spend resources, training, and overview of how the clinic is performing

Vetscan Imagyst

VETSCAN IMAGYST™ offers AI blood smear, AI fecal, and digital cytology image transfer in a single platform.

AI Function

Analyzes images captured by the scanner using deep learning algorithms to identify and quantify key elements

Key Features

• Offers AI-powered analysis for blood smears, fecal samples, and cytology
• Delivers results in minutes
• Provides a compact and user-friendly platform

Benefits:

• Improves accuracy and efficiency of various health assessments
• Saves time for veterinary professionals through rapid results and automated analysis
• Enhances clinic efficiency and overall patient care with a user-friendly platform and comprehensive diagnostic capabilities

How does it work? 

The core of the AI model lies in deep learning algorithms, particularly convolutional neural networks (CNNs). These algorithms excel at pattern recognition and image analysis, making them ideal for deciphering the complex visual information present in blood smears, fecal samples, and cytology slides.

Vetsie.ai

Vetsie.ai is an AI-powered veterinary platform for veterinary professionals.

AI Function

Provides instant access to AI-powered diagnoses and treatment suggestions for veterinarians

Key Features

• Automates appointment scheduling and medical record updates
• Offers clear discharge instructions for pet owners
• Features a multilingual chat platform for communication

Benefits

• Streamlines clinic operations, saving time and improving efficiency
• Improves client satisfaction and communication through instant diagnoses and clear instructions
• Ensures effective communication and understanding between veterinarians and pet owners of diverse backgrounds through a multilingual platform

VetSOAP

VetSOAP is a veterinary assistant tool that generates comprehensive SOAP notes.

AI Function

Enables voice dictation for converting spoken words to text

Key Features

• Automates medical record creation from audio recordings
• Generates comprehensive SOAP notes seamlessly, capturing all important details from the conversation during the exam
• Supports telemedicine

Benefits

• Reduces time spent on manual SOAP note creation, improving veterinary staff efficiency
• Improves record quality by minimizing human error in documentation

Virtual Vet Nurse

Virtual Vet Nurse is an AI-powered chatbot that automates tasks and enhances communication between clinics and pet owners.

AI Function

Virtual Vet Nurse automates administrative tasks and facilitates communication with pet owners through the use of AI.

Key Features

• 24/7 digital concierge greeting website visitors
• Facilitates appointment booking, reminders, and medication refills
• Collects patient information with pre-visit surveys and streamlines follow-up checks
• Generates automated client feedback and reviews
• Provides assistance with online shopping for clients

Benefits

• Empowers clients with self-service options
• Automates workflows, freeing staff time
• Improves marketing and communication

Adoption

• Veterinary hospitals in seven countries use Virtual Vet Nurse.

Bonus: VetMaite

VetMaite is an online platform providing education on the topic of AI for members of the veterinary industry (practitioners, students, support staff, management and industry players), combined with a communication platform designed to allow users to connect with each other and AI industry players (developers, researchers and users). This provides a route for two-way communication and feedback as AI technology evolves within the veterinary industry.

VetMaite highlights

• 8-10 minute video lessons introducing AI to non-users, including basic concepts, applications to veterinary medicine, and implications for AI users
• Online discussion forum for site users to discuss concerns and AI-related topics within vet med, and have AI tech researchers and providers be part of those discussions
• A space that connects AI tool providers with their end-users and builds community goodwill

Price

Free subscription gets you access to discussion forums and the ability to purchase credits toward individual lessons.

Summary

Among the top concerns voiced by veterinary professionals regarding AI adoption are questions surrounding the accuracy of AI tools and the cost of their implementation. However, this overview highlights that many AI companies have been refining their technology for years, improving accuracy and effectiveness, with some offering publications to evidence this. 

Addressing cost concerns, many AI tools are surprisingly affordable, with most offering free trials for exploration. Moreover, companies are actively integrating these tools with existing software, with some Practice Information Management Systems (PIMS), like Digitail, already equipped with native AI capabilities, further easing adoption.

Looking ahead, it’s evident that AI will become a staple component of any veterinary software. Tools like voice-to-text transcription have already proven indispensable, saving veterinarians valuable time each day. Beyond streamlining administrative tasks, AI holds immense potential in improving access to care. By automating certain tasks, veterinarians can see more patients, while virtual care possibilities expand through initial triage and post-visit check-ins. For pet owners, AI serves as an educational and at-home care tool, enabling health monitoring and ensuring continuity of care. Additionally, it provides a more convenient means of communication, aligning with the preferences of modern pet owners – digital, asynchronous, and personalized.

As AI continues to penetrate the veterinary landscape, practices may soon reimagine their workflows entirely, integrating AI seamlessly into their daily operations. Just as those who’ve embraced dictation can’t imagine returning to handwritten SOAP notes, veterinary hospitals may similarly find themselves redesigning their practices with AI at the forefront. 

Disclaimer

As a marketing agency, we want to be transparent about our relationships with the companies mentioned in this guide. We have had the privilege of working closely with Digitail and Talkatoo, assisting them with their marketing needs. While our clients are featured here, we are dedicated to giving fair and unbiased information. Our inclusion of these products is based solely on their merit and relevance to the topic at hand.

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