Behind the Scenes

How does AVImark choose its integration partners?

Have you ever wondered how AVImark veterinary software magically integrates with so many products and services? Or how integration partners are chosen? Let me take you behind the scenes at McAllister Software....

First and foremost, integrations are normally initiated by you. That's right, the clinic or hospital staff that's involved with the everyday usage of veterinary software.

I can already hear you ask: "How do I get my request for integration to the right person at AVImark?" All you have to do is summit suggestions to either suggest@avimark.net with a complete description of the product or service and name of the company, manufacturer or vendor that you're currently using or interested in using in the future.

These request are forwarded to me for consideration on our Integration Project Priority List.

How do we decide our practices? Well, it has to do mostly with the total amount of requests received by AVImark Users (that's you) for the same product or service integration. The other key factor is the vendor itself. We do have to consider the strength and viability of each potential partner. MSS gives every company, manufacturer or vendor a fair opportunity to work with our company.

Once a product or service reaches the integration development stage, it spends time in the hands of the programmers between both companies for the internal coding process. Then it's turned over to the Quality Control staff for in-house testing and the preparation of the documentation (Readme). Then it's sent out to select AVImark Users (Beta Sites). After Beta, it's made available to the entire AVImark client base.

And that's how the magic happens. But, most important to us, it all starts with you.

You can see our 30+ integration partners here: http://www.avimark.net/partner

By Donnie Meyers

Donnie Meyers is the Senior Director of New Business Development for McAllister Software. You can contact Donnie at donniem@avimark.net