Why Odoo for Veterinary Clinics?
Veterinary clinics manage patient (animal) records, appointment scheduling, pharmacy and medical supply inventory, lab results, and client billing. Odoo provides the business backbone: scheduling, inventory, invoicing, and client management — while clinical records can be extended through custom fields or integrated with veterinary-specific modules.
Key Modules for Veterinary
| Requirement | Odoo Module | Veterinary Use |
|---|---|---|
| Appointments | Appointments | Exam scheduling, surgery booking |
| Patient Records | Contacts (custom) | Animal profiles linked to owners |
| Client Management | Contacts | Pet owners, contact info |
| Pharmacy | Inventory | Medications, vaccines, lot tracking |
| Supplies | Inventory | Surgical supplies, lab materials |
| Billing | Invoicing | Visit charges, surgery estimates |
| POS | POS | Retail (food, supplements, accessories) |
| Reminders | Email Marketing | Vaccination reminders, checkup due |
Patient and Client Structure
# Data Model:
# Owner (Contact): Sarah Johnson
# ├── Patient: "Max" (Golden Retriever, M, 5 yrs, 75 lbs)
# │ ├── Vaccinations: Rabies (2025-06), DHPP (2025-04)
# │ ├── Allergies: Chicken protein
# │ ├── Chronic: Hip dysplasia (glucosamine Rx)
# │ └── Last visit: 2026-01-15 (annual exam)
# └── Patient: "Luna" (DSH Cat, F/S, 3 yrs, 9 lbs)
# ├── Vaccinations: FVRCP (2025-08), Rabies (2025-08)
# ├── Allergies: None known
# └── Last visit: 2026-02-20 (dental cleaning)Appointment Types
- Wellness exam: 30 min, annual checkup + vaccines
- Sick visit: 30 min, illness or injury evaluation
- Surgery: 60-180 min, spay/neuter, orthopedic, dental
- Dental cleaning: 60 min, prophylaxis under anesthesia
- Emergency: walk-in, triage-based priority
- Follow-up: 15 min, post-surgery or treatment check
Pharmacy and Medication Management
# Veterinary Pharmacy Inventory:
# ──────────────────────────────────────────────
# Medication | Form | Stock | Reorder
# Carprofen 75mg | Tablet | 500 | 200
# Amoxicillin 250mg | Capsule | 300 | 100
# Cephalexin 500mg | Capsule | 200 | 100
# Apoquel 16mg | Tablet | 150 | 50
# Heartgard Plus (L) | Chew | 80 | 30
# Rabies Vaccine | Vial | 45 | 20
# DHPP Vaccine | Vial | 40 | 20
# Ketamine 100mg/ml | Vial | 10 | 5 (DEA tracked)
# ──────────────────────────────────────────────
# Controlled substances tracked separately (DEA log)Treatment and Invoicing
Each visit generates an invoice with line items for exam fee, diagnostics (bloodwork, X-rays), medications dispensed, procedures performed, and follow-up recommendations. Estimates for surgery are created as quotations for client approval before proceeding.
- Exam fees by type (wellness, sick, emergency with after-hours surcharge)
- Diagnostic charges (CBC, chemistry panel, urinalysis, X-rays)
- Medication dispensing with quantity and dosage instructions
- Surgical estimates with anesthesia, monitoring, and recovery
- Hospitalization per-day charges
Vaccination and Wellness Reminders
Automated email/SMS reminders for upcoming vaccinations and annual exams drive repeat visits. Odoo Email Marketing sends reminders 30 days before a vaccine is due, with online booking links for easy scheduling.
Retail Sales
Many vet clinics sell pet food, supplements, flea/tick preventives, and accessories. Odoo POS handles retail sales with inventory integration. Prescription diets are linked to patient records.
DeployMonkey for Veterinary
Deploy Odoo for your veterinary practice on DeployMonkey. The AI agent helps configure patient records, appointment types, pharmacy inventory, and billing workflows for vet clinics.