Managing Veterinarians

The Veterinarians tab in PawPlacer's Medical Suite allows you to maintain comprehensive records of all veterinarians who provide care for your pets, track their services, and monitor associated costs. Veterinarians are organized by their associated clinics, making it easier to manage your pet's healthcare providers.

Viewing Veterinarians

When you first access the Veterinarians tab, you'll see:

1. Statistics Dashboard: At the top of the page, view summary statistics showing:

• Total services provided and pets treated
• Total costs incurred
• Average cost per service
• Breakdowns by procedure types (procedures, vaccinations, exams)

2. Search Bar: Filter veterinarians by name, clinic, or specialty

3. Veterinarian List: Below the statistics, you'll see either:

• A data table (on desktop) with columns for veterinarian name, associated clinic, specialties, pets treated, services provided, total revenue, average cost, and current availability status
• Cards (on mobile) displaying key information for each veterinarian including their clinic association

Adding a New Veterinarian

1. Click the "Add Veterinarian" button at the top right of the screen
2. Fill out information in the dialog that appears, which contains multiple tabs:

Details Tab

• Veterinarian Name (required): Enter the veterinarian's full name
• Associated Clinic (required): Select from existing clinics in your system
• Specialties: Add veterinarian specialties (e.g., Surgery, Dentistry, Dermatology)
• Description: Add additional notes about the veterinarian
• Phone: Enter direct contact number
• Email: Enter direct contact email

Hours Tab

• Personal Hours: Set the veterinarian's individual working hours
• These may differ from the clinic's general operating hours
• For each day of the week (Monday through Sunday):
• Set Opening Time
• Set Closing Time
• Days without hours entered will show as "Unavailable"

Services Tab

Add services the veterinarian provides:

1. In the "Add New Service" section:

• Enter service Name from the dropdown or create a custom service
• Select service Type (Examination, Surgery, Vaccination, etc.)
• Enter Cost in your local currency
• Click "Add Service"

2. View and manage existing services:

• Hover over service entries to see edit/delete options
• Click edit to modify service details
• Click the trash icon to remove a service

Pets Tab (for existing veterinarians)

View a history of pets treated by this veterinarian:

• Each entry shows the pet name, type of service, date, and cost
• Click the arrow icon to navigate to the full pet profile

Editing a Veterinarian

1. Click on any veterinarian in the list
2. Modify information in the dialog that appears
3. Click "Save" to update the record

Deleting a Veterinarian

1. Open the veterinarian's details
2. Scroll to the bottom of the dialog
3. Click "Delete"
4. Confirm your choice when prompted

Current Status Indicator

Each veterinarian entry displays a status badge:

• Available: The veterinarian is currently available based on their personal hours
• Unavailable: The veterinarian is not currently available
• The status considers both the veterinarian's personal hours and their clinic's operating hours

Mobile Features

On mobile devices:

• Veterinarians display as cards with essential information
• Tap the pencil icon to edit a veterinarian
• View key statistics in an easy-to-read format

Statistics and Reporting

The Veterinarians page provides valuable insights:

• Track the total number of pets treated by each veterinarian
• Monitor the number of services performed
• View total and average costs
• Break down services by type (procedures, vaccinations, exams)

Use this information to make informed decisions about which veterinarians provide the best value and service for your pets.

Primary Veterinarian Assignment

You can assign a primary veterinarian to each pet:

• Navigate to a pet's profile
• In the Medical section, select a primary veterinarian
• This veterinarian will be pre-selected when creating new medical records for that pet

Tips for Effective Veterinarian Management

• Ensure veterinarians are properly associated with their clinics
• Keep both personal veterinarian hours and clinic hours updated
• Use the specialties field to quickly identify specialists
• Regularly review cost statistics to manage your healthcare budget
• Add detailed service information to track exactly what each veterinarian offers
• Use the search feature to quickly find specialists when needed
• Assign primary veterinarians to pets for streamlined record keeping