New-and-Improved Infromation Search Capabilities

By Barbara Betsch

While knowledge is certainly the key to success, information over load can be the quickest way to get lost in useless data. Practice Management Consultant Bob Stevens says AVImark's information search capbility is "second to none." However, we've improved this useful tool even further to help you search and find just the right amount of useable data for your practice.

AVImark's enhanced Information Search feature came out earlier this year and is available in versions 2010.4 and higher. Our specific enhancements include:

• An improved design that's segmented into three main areas: Search Criteria (filtering stage). Reporting Criteria (sorting stage), and Search Results (output stage)
• Greater searching ability that allows you to search more areas within the veterinary software program, including the treatment list, estimate list, and appointment calendar. (Previously, these areas were not included in general searches.)
• Easier output, so reported criteria can be organized by 'drag and drop."
• Expanded exporting options that allow users to export using Excel and select the location where the CSV file should be saved.
• Separate search window that can remain open at the same time as Client Information Display (CID).

If you've upgraded to one of the 2010 versions of AVImark, you've probably noticed these improvements already. If not, go ahead and try them out. You'll be able to sort and filter your information quickly into easy-to-read customized reports.

The enhaced information search is just one more reason why AVImark is the industry's leading veterinary software. We are committed to providing cutting-edge technology to help your practice thrive.

Barbara Betsch is an AVImark senior technician at MSS and loves to search for answers! You can reach Barbara at barbarab@avimark.net.

Save time... with AVImark shortcuts!

By Bardara Betsch

Are you looking to save time?

Who isn't?

The old saying that time is money had never rung truer than in today's economy. Saving time saves money, so we designed AVImark Veterinary Software to promote efficiency by use of strategic shortcuts and streamlined processes. Here are some shortcuts that will help you use AVImark to its fullest capacity while saving time and money in the process:

Shortcut #1: Inserting glossy text in a notes window. Instead of using your mouse to insert the text of a glossy entry into a notes window in AVImark, simply type in the code of that glossy entry and then hit your shift key and your space bar. This will replace the glossy code with the glossy notes for that entry in the notes window.

Shortcut #2: Adding medical history entries to more than one patient. To add medical history entries to multiple patients that belong to one client, simply left-click on one patient's name and hit the F7 key (Function 7). Use your mouse to left-click and your Ctrl key to select or highlight all the patient names for which you wish to add medical history entries. Then right-click on one of the highlighted names and select the optioin to add: treatment, inventory and diagnoses.

Shortcut #3: Toggle between an open medical condition record and the CID. Open a medical condition recordm, use the ALT+M key combination to toggle between the medical condition record and the CID.

Shortcut #4: posting medical history to accounting. To quickly post medical history to accounting from the Client area, Patient area, or Medical History, simply hit the F8 key (Function 8).

Shortcut #5: Hiding the amount column in medical history. To toggle between seeing and hiding the amount column in medical history, use the Ctrl and the P key. This function is computer-specific.

Barbara Betsch is an AVImark senior technician at MSS and loves to save time! You can reach Barbara at barbarab@avimark.net.

Why you should "like" AVImark on Facebook

from Ciera Baker

AVImark wants to be your friend- you're Facebook friend! Launched in April, the AVImark Facebook page further enhances the AVImark online created by our Yahoo User Group and AVImark Forum.

But for those that love Facebook (like me!), it's the best way to follow everything you like about AVImark. AVImark users can find up-to-date information, upcoming events, and alerts. Daily posts are made by trainig, support, and the marketing team.

The Facebook page will also show you what other customers are saying about their AVImark experience. On Facebook, you have the opportunity to comment on any subject we post, so if you have a question about an event, you can post it and receive an answer. Facebook also allows you to communicate with other veterinarians who "like" AVImark's Facebook page as well.

As an AVImark Facebook friend, you'll have first access to monthly specials, insights on training events, tradeshow reminders, and other news. And if we find something interesting in the industry, we'll post it for you to read.

Click on the link below to "like" the AVImark Facebook page and take advantage of the great information we have available. We hope you'll be our friend.


Ciera Baker is the marketing assistant at McAllister Software Systems, and she hopes you love Facebook as much as she does. You can reach Ciera at ciera@avimark.net.

Bear River Veterinary Clinic selects AVImark for advanced features, ease of use

Marks 10,000th copy of AVImark sold since 1989.

On March 30, 2010, McAllister Software Systems sold the 10,000th copy of AVImark veterinary software. Today we are welcoming Bear River Veterinary Clinic to the AVImark family.

Bear River began researching software programs when its current program became complicated and cost prohibitive. When staff members began to expand their usage of the software, they found many advanced features such as electronic medical records, inventory tracking, and follow-up reminders required the purchase of additional packages. And these features were incredibly cumbersome to use.

So, Bear River staff contacted more than 50 veterinary clinics to find out which programs were being used by other clinics. Most were using AVImark and spoke very highly of the veterinary software. When Bear River downloaded the free demonstration of AVImark, staff members were very pleased with the combination of robust features and ease-of-use.

According to Dr. Eric Dent, one of three veterinarians at Bear River, features that were very complicated in Bear River's old software were easy in AVImark. They only had to purchase one copy of the software, which was loaded on all seven of their terminals, including two laptops that travel with the doctors into the field when they treat horses and cattle. Best of all - they didn't have to purchase additional packages to get the features they wanted.

"We are most excited about using AVImark's inventory features - we'll implement that immediately," said Dr. Dent. "We're also excited about the ability to store a series of fees for each treatment, which will allow us to create estimates and invoices much more quickly and will eliminate missed charges. In the future, we'll likely start using the integration with laboratory equipment and will eventually convert to paperless medical records."

If your clinic is interested in exploring AVImark further, please feel free to download a free demonstration at www.avimark.net/gtka/download-a-free-demo . Or contact me at 1-877-838-9273 Ext. 387 or aaronr@avimark.net - I'll help you see why AVImark is the best-selling veterinary software in the industry.

Aaron Rayfield, AVImark sales manager, worked with Dr. Dent at Bear River Veterinary Clinic to secure this notable sale. He can be reached at aaronr@avimark.net .