Pet owners fill out patient info on their phone before they walk in. Species, breed, weight, medications, reason for visit — all captured before the appointment starts.
The problem
Every new patient means a clipboard, a pen, and 10 minutes of a pet owner trying to remember their dog's vaccination history while their cat screams in a carrier. Send the form before they arrive.
Misread medication names, unclear allergy notes, wrong dosages transcribed. Digital forms mean typed text, dropdown selections, and no guesswork when reviewing medical history.
The form gets separated from the chart, lands under a pile, or the tech can't read it. Digital submissions go straight to your dashboard — searchable, sortable, and always where you need them.
By the numbers
Veterinary practices that switch to digital intake report saving an average of 8-12 minutes per new patient appointment.
The average veterinary malpractice claim costs between $20,000 and $50,000 in legal fees. Documented consent forms are the first thing attorneys request.
There are approximately 33,000 veterinary practices in the United States, and the majority still use paper intake forms.
Under the E-SIGN Act, digital consent forms for veterinary treatment are legally valid in all 50 US states.
Vet clinics using digital intake forms report a 30-40% reduction in data entry errors compared to transcribing handwritten forms.
Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the CheckinPulse Research Team
What's on the form
Pre-built for your industry. Customize anything in under 5 minutes.
Compliance
Veterinary practices should obtain written authorization before examination and treatment. Digital consent with e-signature satisfies this under the E-SIGN Act.
While vet clinics aren't typically subject to HIPAA (that's for human healthcare), maintaining organized client records is still a professional and legal best practice.
Treatment consent documentation is the most important defense in a veterinary malpractice claim. Digital records with timestamps are stronger evidence than paper.
Pricing
No contracts. No cancellation fees. Start free and upgrade when you need to.
Try it with your first form.
Free
For established shops and clinics.
$29/mo
Multi-location owners and studios.
$79/mo
FAQ
Yes — that's the whole point. Send the form link in your appointment confirmation email or text. Pet owners fill it out at home, where they can look up vaccination records and medication names. When they arrive, you already have everything.
The default template includes dropdown options for dog, cat, bird, rabbit, reptile, and a catch-all 'other' option. You can customize the species list for your practice — exotic vets can add ferret, hedgehog, snake, etc.
HIPAA applies to human healthcare, not veterinary medicine. That said, your clients still expect their personal information and their pet's medical data to be handled responsibly. CheckinPulse Business plan includes encrypted storage and access controls for that reason.
Yes. The form includes a required consent checkbox: the owner authorizes examination and treatment and accepts financial responsibility. This is paired with a digital signature for a complete consent record.
Yes. The Business plan supports multiple locations, each with its own QR code and form link. All submissions route to a central dashboard where you can filter by location.
The form works on any device with a web browser — phone, tablet, or desktop. For walk-ins without a device, you can have a tablet at the front desk. The form loads in under 3 seconds on any connection.
Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the CheckinPulse Research Team
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