DVM Manager vs Vetspire: Veterinary Software Compared
A side-by-side look at DVM Manager and Vetspire. See how these veterinary practice management systems compare on features, deployment, and Puppilot sync support.
DVM Manager On-Premise
Vetspire Cloud
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How DVM Manager and Vetspire stack up across 26 core capabilities
| Feature | DVM Manager | Vetspire |
|---|---|---|
| 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
DVM Manager
Vetspire
Puppilot Syncs with Both
Whether your clinic runs DVM Manager or Vetspire, 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 DVM Manager and Vetspire.
Puppilot + DVM Manager 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 + Vetspire 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
DVM Manager is DVM Manager: on-premise. Vetspire is AI-core platform built for multi-location groups with voice-to-text and SOAP summarization. The best choice depends on your clinic's size, specialty, and workflow preferences.
It depends on your priorities. DVM Manager is best for Small practices looking for a on-premise practice management system. Vetspire is best for Multi-doctor, multi-location practices and corporate groups wanting AI-powered workflows. Consider factors like your budget, whether you prefer cloud or on-premise, and which lab systems you use.
Yes. Puppilot syncs with both DVM Manager and Vetspire, providing AI-powered phone answering that reads patient records and appointment data directly from either system.
Yes, data migration between DVM Manager and Vetspire 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.