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Today’s Veterinary Business
Advice that pays for itself
Cash-strapped clients want to provide appropriate veterinary care for their pets, and many of them are open to frank discussions about money. Be ready to propose a few financial options.
VitusVet Announces Splitit Integration, Advancing Innovative Payment Options for Pet Owners
Pet care technology provider VitusVet today announced VitusPay, in partnership with innovative payment service Splitit, to automatically split payments into installments using a pet owner’s existing credit card.
7 Reasons Why Veterinary Telemedicine Is Poised To Go Off The Hook
Three months of stay-at-home orders, pet owners’ ongoing fears of infection, the rigorous demands of curbside care, and a 1000% increase in virtual care in the human space have sharpened the focus on the value of veterinary telemedicine.
Miller Veterinary Supply Names VitusVet as Preferred Provider
Pet care technology company VitusVet today announced that it has been named a Preferred Client Communication Technology Partner for Miller Veterinary Supply, the oldest wholesale veterinary distributor in the United States which now serves 23 states with next-day delivery.
PetfoodIndustry.com
New survey shows pets are source of comfort during COVID-19
Pet care technology company VitusVet shared results from a survey of more than 1,000 pet owners about experiences with their pet during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Today’s Veterinary Business
Chapter 3: Tales from the COVID-19 front lines
Last week was difficult for practice owners and veterinary teams. The federal CARES Act could be a financial lifeline for some hospitals.
New Survey Shows Pets Are Source of Comfort During COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders but Concerns of Pet Infection on The Rise
More than 1,000 pet owners shared their concerns, habits, and reactions to sheltering in place with pets; 22% say pets have made an appearance on a video call with co-workers.
Today’s Veterinary Practice
Telemedicine Emerges as a Care Option for Veterinary Patients
Over the past few weeks, several states have amended their laws to allow the use of telehealth in an effort to provide patients and doctors with a way to interact without physical contact. The FDA temporarily suspended enforcement of some federal veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) requirements.
Veterinary Hospital Managers Association Welcomes VitusVet, Silver Business Alliance Partner
The Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), an association dedicated to enhancing and supporting veterinary management professionals through education, certification, resources, and networking, has announced that pet care technology company VitusVet has partnered with the VHMA as a Silver Business Alliance Partner.
VitusVet Launches Beta for New Veterinary Practice Payment Solution Making Care More Affordable for Pet Owners
VitusVet payment solution makes it easy for practice managers to better support pet owners while improving staff efficiency, wellness compliance, and client loyalty
DVM 360 – Veterinary Business
4 ways to help clients pay for veterinary care
Veterinary app creator Mark Olcott, DVM, shares a top-level view of client payment opinions—and the need to actually try these options—with Fetch dvm360 attendees.
Today’s Veterinary Practice
Veterinary Telehealth: What Is It, Where Are We, and What’s Next?
Attend a conference, pick up a trade publication, or simply talk with other veterinarians and one word keeps coming up again and again: telehealth. The term is as misunderstood as it is polarizing. It promises to open up new markets by catering to millennials and threatens to displace the veterinarian’s place at the center of care.
Veterinary Practice News
VitusVet enhances client communication with collaboration
August 8, 2019
More than 90 animal hospitals across the U.S. are set to introduce a new communication platform, thanks to a partnership between VitusVet and Pet Partners.
VitusVet Selected by Pet Partners to Offer Advanced Communication Platform to Animal Hospitals
August 7, 2019
VitusVet, a complete veterinary practice communication platform developed by a veterinarian to strengthen relationships between veterinarians and pet owners, today announced its partnership with leading animal hospital practice provider, Pet Partners.
Veterinary Practice News
Nationwide strengthens VitusVet partnership
August 5, 2019
Nationwide has reinforced its relationship with mobile solutions provider VitusVet by way of a strategic investment.The VitusVet app offers a three-step process to file pet insurance claims. Owners are asked to confirm pet information, add claim information and receipts, and review the claim prior to submission.
Nationwide Deepens Relationship With VitusVet
July 31, 2019
Pet owners with a sick pet want nothing more than to get their furry family member healthy again…and fast. When VitusVet introduced their smartphone app, it was with the goal of helping pet owners get their pets on the road to recovery as quickly as possible.
Featured Guest: The Veterinary Marketing Podcast
April 8, 2019
Brandon Breshears recently hosted VitusVet co-founder Mark Olcott, DVM, MBA on his latest episode of The Veterinary Marketing Podcast to discuss ways to help veterinary practices run smoother by implementing preferred and more effective methods of client communication.
Podcast: Animals R Us with Jenni & Lisa
March 19, 2019
VitusVet co-founder and CEO Dr. Mark Olcott recently joined Jenni & Lisa for the Animals R Us podcast on iHeartRadio to talk about an exciting new technology that can help us take better care of our pets and improve the relationship with our vets.
Blog Spotlight: The evolution of telephone support
February 26, 2019
Google. Apple. Uber. VitusVet. What do all the above companies have in common? None of them have telephone support lines. Communication preferences are changing, and business owners need to adapt. Whether it’s Amazon.com or Main Street Veterinary Clinic, people expect to be able to do business with you online or via IM/text.
Press Release: VitusVet Launches Two-way Text Messaging to Help Veterinarians Be More Accessible
October 17, 2018
VitusVet, a leading client communication solution for veterinary practices, today added two-way text and picture messaging to its suite of services available to practices across North America. The announcement was made by company co-founders Mark Olcott, DVM, CEO and Kalpesh Raval, CTO.
Tele-Seminar: Give Clients What They Want – Online and Smartphone Access, Simplified
June 13, 2018
Things have changed. If 100% of your practice revenue has to come through the telephone, whether it’s for an appointment or a refill, you are missing out on a TON of business. Peter Weinstein and Mark Olcott, DVM, MBA recently discussed the use of new business technology in the veterinary space with SCVMA members.
Announcing our partnership with Vetter Software
April 12, 2018
We are excited to announce our partnership with Vetter Software! The integration allows pet parents at participating practices to schedule appointments, purchase refills, review reminders and confirmations, and view their pets’ medical history based on information from their leading cloud-based practice management system.
VitusVet Partners with Nationwide to Offer its Pet Insurance Members Exclusive Claims Submission Functionality
July 26, 2017
VitusVet has partnered with Nationwide®, the first and largest provider of pet health insurance in the United States. All Nationwide pet insurance members now have exclusive access to the VitusVet app claims submission functionality and vethelpline® click-to-call access.
VitusVet Wins Maryland Incubator Company of the Year Award for Best Technology Company
June 22, 2017
VitusVet announced today that it has been awarded the Maryland Incubator Company of the Year Award for Best Technology Company. The awards are held annually to recognize achievements from incubator startups around the state of Maryland.
VitusVet Introduces Their New Veterinary Communication Package
April 12, 2017
VitusVet announced today the launch of its veterinary communication package that includes VitusVet Connect, a text and picture messaging feature, along with its targeted email campaign tool. This communication package is now available at no cost to veterinary practices.
VitusVet Introduces Intelligent Medication Reminder Functionality To Increase Practice Refill Revenue
March 23, 2017
VitusVet announced today their digital compliance solution is leading to significantly higher compliance rates and more non-routine transactions by utilizing more effective digital channels for reminders and confirmations.
VitusVet Digital Compliance Solution Leads to Higher Compliance Rates and Keeps Front Desks Open 24/7
February 6, 2017
VitusVet announced today their digital compliance solution is leading to significantly higher compliance rates and more non-routine transactions by utilizing more effective digital channels for reminders and confirmations.
VitusVet Teams Up with Marc Teerlink from IBM Watson to Provide Cognitive Intelligence For Helping Pets Live Longer
January 16, 2017
VitusVet announced today that Dr. Marc Teerlink MBA/MBI, chief business strategist at IBM Watson Group, would join their advisory board. In his advisory capacity, Teerlink will provide strategic guidance to VitusVet on innovation through artificial intelligence and cognitive intelligence for their mobile solution designed for veterinary practices and pet parents.
VitusVet Partners with Purview to Introduce Digital Images on the VitusVet Mobile App
November 18, 2016
VitusVet announced today a partnership with Purview, a digital image platform, to introduce accessible digital imaging to the VitusVet app. The partnership will provide VitusVet pet owners the opportunity to view digital imaging directly from their phone and easily share it with family, friends and other veterinary practitioners in case of emergency.
VitusVet Reaches 25 Million Pet Medical Records Shared
October 21, 2016
VitusVet is excited to announce that more than 25 million pet medical records are currently being shared with pet owners through VitusVet’s cloud-based system. This represents a significant milestone in VitusVet’s history, and a marked sign that our vision of a modernized, digitally connected veterinary industry is not only possible, but already on the way.
VitusVet Partners with Pet Poison Helpline to Offer Life-saving Information to Pet Owners and Veterinary Professionals
June, 28 2016
VitusVet has partnered with Pet Poison Helpline to implement a one-touch call button, and make their entire database of veterinary toxins available for free to VitusVet app users, hoping that knowledge of poisons will help save pets’ lives.
Our Founders on the “The Pet Show with Dr. Katy”
December 10, 2015
Our Founders Dr. Mark Olcott and Kalpesh Raval on the “The Pet Show with Dr. Katy”. This week’s episode of The Pet Show with Dr. Katy is going to be a good one! Learn about a new app from VitusVet.
Dr. Mark Olcott featured in “The Frederick News-Post”
February 6, 2017
A new app designed to connect pet owners with their pets’ medical records has come to Frederick. Called VitusVet, the software system allows pet owners to access all medical records pertaining to their pet instantaneously through their smart phone. It also gives emergency veterinarians, specialists and general practitioners a fast and safe platform to share files and information about a patient.
Press Release: VitusVet Urges Pet Owners to Prepare for the Holidays
October 23, 2015
It’s been heavily reported that visits to veterinary emergency clinics increase during the holidays. Many pet parents are well aware of the numerous hazards to their pets this time of year. Some even prepare emergency kits to make sure they will be covered, should an incident occur.
Dr. Mark Olcott on the ABC show “How I made It In America”
Exciting!! Watch @markolcott on @ABCNetwork 90sec pitch in a new TV series “How I Made It In America”
VitusVet participating at the World Of Pets Expo – Timonium MD
VitusVet will be participating at the World Of Pets Expo in Timonium MD. Please stop by booth #406
Press Release: VitusVet Releases Mobile App for Pet Owners
May 1, 2015
Today VitusVet announces the launch of their mobile app for consumers, which allows users to view their pets’ complete medical records any time in the palm of their hand.
Press Release: VitusVet Chosen to be Featured in the NAVC 2015 New Product Gallery
December 10, 2015
VitusVet, LLC, the veterinary software that provides continuous care for pet owners by sharing medical records anywhere at any time from any Practice Management System, today announced it has been selected as one of only fifteen companies to be featured in the New Product Gallery of the North American Veterinary Community Conference 2015 (NAVC).