IDEXX Neo vs ImproMed Infinity: Veterinary Software Compared

A side-by-side look at IDEXX Neo and ImproMed Infinity. See how these veterinary practice management systems compare on features, deployment, and Puppilot sync support.

26 Features Compared Both Sync with Puppilot Updated 2026

IDEXX Neo Cloud

Parent CompanyIDEXX Laboratories
FoundedModern IDEXX cloud offering; launched ~2016
DeploymentCloud-Based
PricingSubscription
User Base
Best ForPractices looking for a cloud practice management system
Puppilot Sync Full Sync
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ImproMed Infinity On-Premise

Parent CompanyCovetrus (Patterson Companies)
Founded~1980s
DeploymentOn-Premise
PricingLicense + Annual Support
User Base2,500+ practices
Best ForEstablished practices with equine or mixed-animal needs that want Covetrus ecosystem support
Puppilot Sync Full Sync

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

How IDEXX Neo and ImproMed Infinity stack up across 26 core capabilities

FeatureIDEXX NeoImproMed Infinity
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 Neo

Details coming soon.

ImproMed Infinity

+ CUBEX smart cabinet connection for automated inventory management
+ Equine version available — rare among on-premise PIMs
+ Multi-channel client communication (text, email, voice, postcards)
On-premise only — no cloud access or mobile capabilities
Being phased in favor of Covetrus Pulse for new customers
Aging interface compared to modern cloud-native alternatives

Puppilot Syncs with Both

Whether your clinic runs IDEXX Neo or ImproMed Infinity, 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 Neo and ImproMed Infinity.

Puppilot + IDEXX Neo 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

Puppilot + ImproMed Infinity 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

Frequently Asked Questions

IDEXX Neo is IDEXX Neo: AI-powered features, cloud-based. ImproMed Infinity is Legacy Covetrus PIM with CUBEX smart cabinet connection and equine support. The best choice depends on your clinic's size, specialty, and workflow preferences.

It depends on your priorities. IDEXX Neo is best for Practices looking for a cloud practice management system. ImproMed Infinity is best for Established practices with equine or mixed-animal needs that want Covetrus ecosystem support. Consider factors like your budget, whether you prefer cloud or on-premise, and which lab systems you use.

Yes. Puppilot syncs with both IDEXX Neo and ImproMed Infinity, providing AI-powered phone answering that reads patient records and appointment data directly from either system.

Yes, data migration between IDEXX Neo and ImproMed Infinity 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.