IDEXX Cornerstone vs VetHero: Veterinary Software Compared
A side-by-side look at IDEXX Cornerstone and VetHero. See how these veterinary practice management systems compare on features, deployment, and Puppilot sync support.
IDEXX Cornerstone On-Premise
VetHero Cloud
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How IDEXX Cornerstone and VetHero stack up across 26 core capabilities
| Feature | IDEXX Cornerstone | VetHero |
|---|---|---|
| EMR / Medical Records Core Clinical | ✓ | ✗ |
| SOAP Notes Core Clinical | ✓ | ✗ |
| AI SOAP / Transcription Core Clinical | ✗ | ✓ |
| Treatment Sheets / Whiteboard Core Clinical | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prescription Management Core Clinical | ✓ | ✗ |
| Digital Imaging / DICOM Core Clinical | ✓ | ✗ |
| Controlled Substance Logging Core Clinical | ✓ | ✗ |
| Appointment Scheduling Scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online Booking (Client Self-Service) Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Boarding / Hospitalization Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inventory Management Financial | ✓ | ✗ |
| Invoicing & Billing Financial | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payment Processing Financial | ✓ | ✗ |
| Wellness Plans Financial | ✓ | ✗ |
| Client Communication (Reminders) Client Engagement | ✓ | ✓ |
| 2-Way Messaging / Texting Client Engagement | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client Portal / App Client Engagement | ✓ | ✗ |
| Telemedicine / Video Client Engagement | ✗ | ✗ |
| Reporting & Analytics Operations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Location Support Operations | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mobile App / Access Operations | ✗ | ✗ |
| Digital Forms (Intake/Consent) Operations | ✗ | ✗ |
| IDEXX Lab Connection Lab Connections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Antech Lab Connection Lab Connections | ✓ | ✗ |
| Heska Lab Connection Lab Connections | ✓ | ✗ |
| IDEXX Web PACS Imaging Lab Connections | ✓ | ✗ |
Strengths & Weaknesses
IDEXX Cornerstone
VetHero
Puppilot Syncs with Both
Whether your clinic runs IDEXX Cornerstone or VetHero, Puppilot's AI phone answering service syncs directly with your practice management system to answer calls with real patient context. Learn more about how Puppilot works with IDEXX Cornerstone and VetHero.
Puppilot + IDEXX Cornerstone Full Sync
Reads: Patient records, appointment schedule, medical history, medications, client info
Writes: Appointment booking, call notes, follow-up tasks
Connection: Direct database connection (on-premise server)
Setup: Days
Puppilot + VetHero Full Sync
Reads: Patient records, appointment schedule, medical history, medications, client info
Writes: Appointment booking, call notes, follow-up tasks
Connection: Cloud API
Setup: Days
Frequently Asked Questions
IDEXX Cornerstone is Deepest IDEXX diagnostics connection; industry gold standard for specialty and referral practices. VetHero is VetHero: AI-powered features, cloud-based. The best choice depends on your clinic's size, specialty, and workflow preferences.
It depends on your priorities. IDEXX Cornerstone is best for Multi-doctor practices, specialty hospitals, and corporate groups that rely heavily on IDEXX diagnostics. VetHero is best for Small practices looking for a cloud practice management system. Consider factors like your budget, whether you prefer cloud or on-premise, and which lab systems you use.
Yes. Puppilot syncs with both IDEXX Cornerstone and VetHero, providing AI-powered phone answering that reads patient records and appointment data directly from either system.
Yes, data migration between IDEXX Cornerstone and VetHero is possible, though it typically requires careful planning and may involve a third-party migration service. Your Puppilot service would continue working seamlessly through the switch.