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AI, Operational efficiency, Symptom Checker Susie Samuel AI, Operational efficiency, Symptom Checker Susie Samuel

Why Have We Not Seen More Disruption of the Veterinary Experience From AI...Yet?

AI is creating a buzz in the veterinary world, but how much is it really changing day-to-day practice? While tools like ChatGPT are impressive, true integration with vet systems is still on the horizon. Discover the hurdles we're facing—from high costs to data security—and why vets should keep their eyes on AI’s potential to revolutionise client communication and patient care. Curious about what’s coming next? Dive in to see how AI could soon be solving your biggest challenges.

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Equine vet care, Digital client comms David Harris Equine vet care, Digital client comms David Harris

Avoid the Hassle of the Overdue Flu and Tet Vaccine - Digital Practice Reminders in Equine Practice

Missed a vaccine by a day? It could mean the end of a rider’s season. And how often have your clients been caught out by FEI’s updated protocol, scrambling to fit in a last-minute jab?

Horse owners are busy, and missing a booster isn’t just inconvenient—it can be devastating. But what if you could help them avoid the chaos? Discover how the right kind of reminders can take the pressure off both your clients and your team, making overdue vaccines a thing of the past.

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AI, Symptom Checker, Digital client comms, Vet advice Susie Samuel AI, Symptom Checker, Digital client comms, Vet advice Susie Samuel

Can AI Deliver Answers Accurate Enough to be Useful in Veterinary Advice?

In this blog, we discuss the limitations of AI like ChatGPT in veterinary advice, highlighting issues with accuracy and "hallucinations." We explore our work, combining large language models with expert systems for reliable pet triage and how our pet symptom checker, refined since 2006, now integrates LLMs for improved accuracy. The goal is to make this technology more accessible and affordable for veterinary practices.

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Saddle Up for Seamless Communication: Digital Practice for Equine Vets

In equine veterinary care, where vets are often on the road, easy client communication is key. This often leads to vets and clients communicating via the vets’ personal WhatsApp. The clients love it, but it’s not ideal for the vets or the practice. So how to keep the clients happy, while helping the vets and the whole practice team manage the client comms better…

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ChatGPT's Clever Hacks for Vet Practices

ChatGPT - the super AI bot - Is widely being used in industries across the globe. But how can vet practices use it and what gains are to be had?

Our latest blog post explores five straightforward ways vet practices can leverage ChatGPT for better client relations and internal operations. All fast, all easily, and all for free.

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Digital client comms, Industry trends Susie Samuel Digital client comms, Industry trends Susie Samuel

Operational Efficiency - why it’s going to be the watchword of 2024

Operational Efficiency - Important for space travel. Important for vet practices. Over 2023 Susie has spoken to hundreds of veterinary professionals and managers all over the world and in all types of practices and the key problem for all of them is the same. The good news is that 2024 is the year this problem can be solved - the tools exist. Are vet practices ready for them?

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