DVMAX vs OMNIvet: Veterinary Software Compared

A side-by-side look at DVMAX and OMNIvet. See how these veterinary practice management systems compare on features, deployment, and Puppilot sync support.

26 Features Compared Both Sync with Puppilot Updated 2026

DVMAX On-Premise

Parent CompanyIDEXX Laboratories (RETIRED — support ended)
Founded1989; retired by IDEXX
DeploymentOn-Premise (Mac & Windows)
PricingLicense + Support
User Base
Best ForPractices looking for a on-premise practice management system
Puppilot Sync Full Sync
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OMNIvet Cloud

Parent CompanyOMNIvet (independent)
Founded~2018
DeploymentCloud-Based
PricingSubscription
User Base
Best ForPractices of any size looking for a cloud practice management system
Puppilot Sync Full Sync

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

How DVMAX and OMNIvet stack up across 26 core capabilities

FeatureDVMAXOMNIvet
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

DVMAX

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OMNIvet

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Puppilot Syncs with Both

Whether your clinic runs DVMAX or OMNIvet, 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 DVMAX and OMNIvet.

Puppilot + DVMAX 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 + OMNIvet 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

DVMAX is DVMAX: on-premise, multi-location support. OMNIvet is OMNIvet: cloud-based, multi-location support. The best choice depends on your clinic's size, specialty, and workflow preferences.

It depends on your priorities. DVMAX is best for Practices looking for a on-premise practice management system. OMNIvet is best for Practices of any size 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 DVMAX and OMNIvet, providing AI-powered phone answering that reads patient records and appointment data directly from either system.

Yes, data migration between DVMAX and OMNIvet 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.