RxWorks vs VIA: Veterinary Software Compared
A side-by-side look at RxWorks and VIA. See how these veterinary practice management systems compare on features, deployment, and PupPilot sync support.
RxWorks On-Premise
VIA On-Premise
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
How RxWorks and VIA stack up across 26 core capabilities
| Feature | RxWorks | VIA |
|---|---|---|
| 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
RxWorks
VIA
PupPilot Syncs with Both
Whether your clinic runs RxWorks or VIA, 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 RxWorks and VIA.
PupPilot + RxWorks 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 + VIA 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
RxWorks is RxWorks: on-premise, multi-location support. VIA is VIA: AI-powered features, on-premise. The best choice depends on your clinic's size, specialty, and workflow preferences.
It depends on your priorities. RxWorks is best for Larger practices and hospitals looking for a on-premise practice management system. VIA is best for Small 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 RxWorks and VIA, providing AI-powered phone answering that reads patient records and appointment data directly from either system.
Yes, data migration between RxWorks and VIA 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.