Dear Colleagues, As we embark on another exciting year at the IVMA, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the dedication and passion each of you brings to our profession. Your unwavering commitment to animal health continues to inspire and drive our collective mission forward. Because of this, I am honored to serve as IVMA president in 2025. I would like to thank Dr. Lindsey Hedges for her leadership over the last...

Revolutionizing Veterinary Medical Record Keeping Through AI-Generated SOAP Notes In the fast-paced world of veterinary medicine, efficiency, accuracy, and quality in medical record keeping are paramount. Both the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)¹ and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA)² emphasize the need for streamlined workflows and optimized operations within veterinary practices. Traditionally, the creation of SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) notes, the cornerstone of veterinary documentation, has relied on either time-consuming manual transcription...

Hi IVMA Members, Happy spring! I know I am ready to get back outside to enjoy some warmer weather and sunshine. I hope you are too. Thanks to all who attended the Crossroads Veterinary Conference meeting last month at the Embassy Suites. It was another great year of CE in the books, and I enjoyed chatting with so many of you. Thanks to our incredible volunteers who make that meeting happen. We are always...

Glad You Asked That Below are a few questions that have been asked by IVMA members over the last few months. Answers are provided below. As always, though, consult your own legal counsel for specific legal advice. Question: How long do I have to keep animal health records? Answer: You must keep animal health records for three (3) years after the last encounter with the animal. Note that it is important to document, document,...