Instinct vs VetWare / LogiVet: Veterinary Software Compared

A side-by-side look at Instinct and VetWare / LogiVet. See how these veterinary practice management systems compare on features, deployment, and Puppilot sync support.

26 Features Compared Both Sync with Puppilot Updated 2026

Instinct Cloud

Parent CompanyInstinct Science
Founded~2015
DeploymentCloud-Based
PricingSubscription
User BaseER/specialty hospitals
Best ForEmergency, specialty, and high-volume hospitals that need real-time treatment tracking and automated charge capture
Puppilot Sync Full Sync
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VetWare / LogiVet On-Premise

Parent CompanyVetWare (Canadian; Quebec-dominant)
Founded~2000; 20+ years in market; 60% Quebec market share
DeploymentOn-Premise
PricingLicense + Support
User Base340+ clinics
Best ForPractices looking for a on-premise practice management system
Puppilot Sync Full Sync

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

How Instinct and VetWare / LogiVet stack up across 26 core capabilities

FeatureInstinctVetWare / LogiVet
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

Instinct

+ Digital treatment sheets are the industry gold standard for ER/specialty
+ AI Scribe auto-populates SOAP notes from chart data
+ Patient safety warning system prevents medication errors
Not designed for general practice — ER/specialty only
No client communication, online booking, or client portal features
Requires connection with a full PIMS for billing and scheduling

VetWare / LogiVet

Details coming soon.

Puppilot Syncs with Both

Whether your clinic runs Instinct or VetWare / LogiVet, 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 Instinct and VetWare / LogiVet.

Puppilot + Instinct 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 + VetWare / LogiVet 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

Instinct is Industry-first digital treatment sheets with AI scribe and patient safety warnings for ER/specialty. VetWare / LogiVet is VetWare / LogiVet: AI-powered features, on-premise. The best choice depends on your clinic's size, specialty, and workflow preferences.

It depends on your priorities. Instinct is best for Emergency, specialty, and high-volume hospitals that need real-time treatment tracking and automated charge capture. VetWare / LogiVet is best for Practices looking for a on-premise 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 Instinct and VetWare / LogiVet, providing AI-powered phone answering that reads patient records and appointment data directly from either system.

Yes, data migration between Instinct and VetWare / LogiVet 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.