Connected browser access is not the same as ambulatory readiness.
OpenVPM can be evaluated from a connected browser, but it has not been validated for equine or large-animal production use. There is no offline mode, route planning, herd or group workflow, or general lab connection today.
What must be validated for equine.
These pages describe the needs we are evaluating. They are not a claim that OpenVPM is ready for production use in this setting.
The software stays at the clinic
OpenVPM is responsive in a connected browser. It does not support offline field charting or queued synchronization.
Scheduling is geographic
The current schedule is appointment-based. Geographic routing and travel optimization are not supported.
Your data should travel with you
The code and schema are public, but equine-specific herd, group, and large-animal record models still need a fit review.
Relevant building blocks to inspect.
These product areas exist, but together they do not yet make this practice type production-ready.
Smart Scheduling
Day and week views, one column per doctor.
See how it worksMedical Records
SOAP, manual labs, Rx, and vaccines on one record.
See how it worksPatient Management
Weight trends, allergy alerts, multi-pet households.
See how it worksBilling & Invoicing
Itemized estimates, invoices, balances, and payments.
See how it worksClient Communications
History, portal, email, and activated SMS workflows.
See how it worksCommon questions
Does OpenVPM work for ambulatory equine practice?
Not as a production-ready equine system today. It can be evaluated in a connected browser, but equine and large-animal workflows require a fit review.
Can I use it offline or plan routes?
No. OpenVPM requires a connection and does not provide offline charting, queued synchronization, geographic routing, or travel optimization.
Does it support herd, group, or external lab workflows?
No. Herd and group records, equine-specific workflows, and supported external lab integrations are not available today.
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Read moreInspect the product without assuming production fit.
The demo shows existing building blocks. This practice type is not production-ready, and live records should not be entered without a separately approved fit review.