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Growing up as the son of two vets, Mitch Sigley saw the burden that clinical note taking put on his parents. They’d stay back late and even head in on weekends to make sure their histories were written up.
This wasn’t extra work. This was just part of being a vet.
Since the advent of computerised practice management software, vets have been manually typing up their notes after each consult. Fast forward to today, 20+ years later and nothing has changed. Vets still lose 60+ minutes every day on documentation. That’s an extra five hours a week. 20 hours a month.
Dr James Thompson, a practice owner in Sydney, used to spend 5–10 minutes per consult just on notes.
“Now, it takes 45 seconds.”
The difference? He started using VetNotes, an AI-powered note-taking tool designed specifically for vets.
Dr Sam Lackenby, a Sydney-based practice owner, put it simply: “Definitely a time saver, and thoroughly recommended.”
How AI note note taking works
Instead of spending time writing up case notes after consults, just consult as normal —VetNotes does the rest. Here’s how it works:
1. Record audio during the consult
VetNotes securely listens in real time while you focus on your patient and client. It doesn’t matter if the consult is long, or you speak about non-veterinary topics, like holidays, etc.
2. AI identifies clinically relevant details
It extracts the key clinical information from the transcript.
3. VetNotes drafts your notes and sends them to your PMS
Your structured, professional case notes are instantly available—ready for review and seamlessly sent to your practice management software.
Save an hour every day, without changing how you work
For most clinics, VetNotes immediately saves at least 60 minutes per vet, per day.
• Leave work on time – No more staying late just to finish records.
• Reduce mental burden – break free from the burden of unwritten notes.
• Focus on clients & patients – during consults, relax and focus on what matters, no need to be mentally taking notes, or splitting your attention between clients and the computer.
The only hurdle—and why it’s worth it
Some vets hesitate to start because they’re too busy to get setup and try it out. But the truth is, VetNotes takes just 10-15 minutes to get going—and once it’s running, it saves hours every week.The hardest part is taking the first step.
Exclusive offer for Vet Practice readers
VetNotes is already helping many clinics across Australia reclaim their time. If you want to see if it works for you, we’re offering Vet Practice Magazine readers an extended free trial—six weeks instead of the usual four.
Try it free for six weeks at vetnotes.com/mag
Because time is one thing vets can’t afford to waste.
