Adding Veterinarians and Managing Medications

Learn how to add veterinarians and manage medications in PawPlacer.

Managing veterinarians and medications is crucial for keeping accurate pet medical records in PawPlacer. This guide will walk you through adding veterinarians and setting up medications.

Steps for Adding Veterinarians

1. Navigate to the Veterinarians Settings

  • Access Settings: From the main menu, select 'Settings' and then choose 'Veterinarians' to access the management page.

2. Add a Veterinarian

  • Add a Vet: Click 'Add a Vet' to enter the veterinarian's details. This will populate the list available when creating or editing pet medical records, allowing quick selection from preselected options.

3. Custom Entries

  • Custom Names: You can always enter a custom veterinarian name directly when creating or editing pet medical records, rather than selecting from the pre-added list.

4. Deleting Veterinarians

  • Remove a Vet: To delete a veterinarian, simply click 'Delete' next to their name on the Veterinarians settings page. This action will remove them from the list of available options.

Managing Medications

1. Navigate to the Medications Settings

  • Access Settings: From the main menu, select 'Settings' and then choose 'Medications' to manage medication options.

2. Add Medications

  • Add Medication: Enter the name and details of a medication. These medications will appear under pet profiles, allowing for quick assignment and tracking.

3. Custom Medication Names

  • Custom Entries: Similar to veterinarians, you can enter a custom medication name directly when updating a pet's medical record if the medication is not pre-added.

Best Practices

  • Regular Updates: Keep the list of veterinarians and medications up-to-date to ensure accurate records.
  • Clear Descriptions: Provide detailed descriptions for medications to facilitate proper use and tracking.
  • Flexibility: Use custom entries when needed to accommodate specific medical situations or preferences.

By following these steps, you can effectively manage veterinarians and medications, ensuring comprehensive medical records for all pets in PawPlacer.