# The Scoop on "Software"

Get the scoop on the latest tips, tools, and resources for veterinarians, practice managers, and practice owners.

### 4 Ways to Start Using AI in Veterinary Medicine

Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026 BY Lauren Jones, VMD

Not all artificial intelligence in veterinary medicine is created equal or makes sense for your workflow. Here are 4 practical uses and considerations for your practice.

[Read more](https://www.shepherd.vet/blog/4-ways-to-start-using-ai-in-veterinary-medicine/)

### Pet Insurance & Wellness Plans Built Into Your Practice Software

Friday, Feb 13, 2026 BY Wendy, Product Advisor

Pet owners can access clinic-controlled insurance and wellness plans directly through Shepherd—no extra tools, no disruption to your workflow.

[Read more](https://www.shepherd.vet/blog/pet-insurance-wellness-plans-built-into-your-practice-software/)

### How SummarizeAI Changes Your Day

Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 BY Wendy, Product Advisor

[Read more](https://www.shepherd.vet/blog/how-summarizeai-changes-your-day/)

### Finish SOAP Notes During the Visit in 3 Steps

Tuesday, Feb 10, 2026 BY Wendy, Product Advisor

[Read more](https://www.shepherd.vet/blog/finish-soap-notes-during-the-visit-in-3-steps/)

### Why Doctor-Controlled AI Matters for Veterinary Clinical Notes

Friday, Feb 6, 2026 BY Wendy, Product Advisor

AI should support clinical thinking, not replace it. Why doctor-controlled AI builds trust, accuracy, and adoption in veterinary medicine.

[Read more](https://www.shepherd.vet/blog/why-doctor-controlled-ai-matters-for-veterinary-clinical-notes/)

### SummarizeAI: Quick Patient Context Before the Appointment

Thursday, Feb 5, 2026 BY Wendy, Product Advisor

SummarizeAI gives veterinary teams fast, structured patient context before appointments, so visits run more smoothly, and notes are completed sooner.

[Read more](https://www.shepherd.vet/blog/summarizeai-quick-patient-context-before-the-appointment/)

### How to Reduce After-Hours Charting in a Veterinary Clinic

Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 BY Wendy, Product Advisor

After-hours charting is a workflow problem, not a people problem. A practical playbook for finishing veterinary records during the visit.

[Read more](https://www.shepherd.vet/blog/how-to-reduce-after-hours-charting-in-a-veterinary-clinic/)

### Pre-Appointment Prep That Saves Time in the Exam Room

Tuesday, Feb 3, 2026 BY Wendy, Product Advisor

A simple pre-appointment workflow veterinary teams use to stay on schedule and finish records during the visit, without extra clicks.

[Read more](https://www.shepherd.vet/blog/pre-appointment-prep-that-saves-time-in-the-exam-room/)

### Staying Afloat in A Difficult Economy: How the Right Veterinary Practice Management Software Can Help

Thursday, Jan 22, 2026 BY Lauren Jones, VMD

[Read more](https://www.shepherd.vet/blog/staying-afloat-in-a-difficult-economy-how-the-right-veterinary-practice-management-software-can-help/)