The phone hasn’t stopped since 8am. There’s a dog that ate a sock in the waiting room, three vaccination reminders that should have gone out last week, and a post-op patient whose owner hasn’t heard from anyone since Tuesday. AI agents handle the appointment scheduling, vaccination reminders, post-surgery follow-ups, and after-hours triage – so your team can focus on the animals, not the admin.
10 hrsper week on prescribing documentation aloneVeterinarians spend up to 10 hours weekly just on prescribing paperwork. That’s a full clinic day lost to documentation instead of treating patients.
64%of vets say admin workload has doubledNearly two-thirds of veterinarians report their administrative burden has doubled in recent years — most of it unpaid.
$36-48Kwasted annually per DVM on adminWhen a $120K/year veterinarian spends 30-40% of their day on admin, the practice wastes $36-48K annually in clinical capacity that could be seeing patients.
The reality today
The front desk is always understaffed. The phone rings non-stop – emergency calls mixed in with routine booking requests. Vaccination reminders are three months overdue because nobody’s had time to pull the reports. Post-surgery patients aren’t getting their follow-up calls. Medication renewal requests pile up. And the vet nurse who was supposed to call Mrs Henderson about Bella’s blood results got pulled into an emergency caesarean two hours ago. A $120K/year DVM spending 30-40% on admin wastes $36-48K annually in clinical capacity that could be treating patients.
Phone ringing off the hook→Missed reminders→No post-op follow-ups→Worse patient outcomes
With AI agents
Emergencies are triaged immediately – is the dog breathing? Is there active bleeding? True emergencies get escalated, everything else gets scheduled. Vaccination reminders go out on time, every time. Post-op patients get their day 1, day 3, and day 10 check-ins. Routine bookings happen without anyone picking up the phone.
Emergencies triaged→Reminders sent on time→Post-op follow-ups done→Better care, less chaos
How AI agents help veterinary clinics
Every task that buries your front desk, automated and running around the clock.
After-Hours Emergency Triage
When a panicked owner messages at 11pm, the AI agent asks the right questions – is the dog breathing? Is there active bleeding? Has the cat been vomiting for more than 24 hours? True emergencies get escalated to the on-call vet immediately. Everything else gets reassurance and a first-thing appointment. No more guessing whether it’s a come-in-now or wait-until-morning situation.
Vaccination & Preventive Care Reminders
C3, C5, heartworm, flea and tick, dental checks – all timed to each individual patient. Reminders go out automatically when they’re due, not three months late because no one pulled the report. Owners get a message, a booking link, and one less thing for your team to chase.
Post-Surgery & Treatment Follow-Ups
Day 1, day 3, day 10 check-ins sent automatically after every procedure. Medication reminders for post-op pain relief. Suture removal scheduling. If an owner reports swelling, discharge, or off behaviour, the agent flags it for the vet. No more patients falling through the cracks because the nurse got pulled into an emergency.
Appointment Scheduling & Booking
Routine consults, desexing, dental procedures, ultrasounds – all booked automatically based on vet availability and appointment type. Owners book through chat or WhatsApp without anyone picking up the phone. Reschedules and cancellations handled with automatic notifications.
Medication & Prescription Reminders
Ongoing medications, repeat prescription renewals, and controlled substance tracking – owners get reminded when refills are due. Repeat scripts are flagged for vet approval. Keeps your APVMA compliance tidy and your patients on their medication schedule without manual follow-up.
Client Communication
New puppy and kitten welcome packs sent automatically after first visits. Seasonal alerts when tick season hits or parvo outbreaks are reported in the area. Weight management check-ins for patients on diet plans. Puppy preschool bookings and reminders. Your clients stay informed without your team drafting a single message.
Up and running in under an hour
No IT department needed. No coding. Just tell the agent what to handle.
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Connect your email, calendar, and clinic systems
Link your Google Workspace, practice management system (ezyVet, RxWorks, or VisionVPM via webhooks), and WhatsApp. Credentials are encrypted and stored securely in your isolated environment.
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Set triage rules, reminder schedules, and follow-up protocols
Define your clinic’s logic in plain English – “escalate active bleeding and breathing difficulties to the on-call vet immediately, send C5 vaccination reminders 2 weeks before they’re due, check in on all post-surgery patients at day 1, day 3, and day 10.”
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Emergencies get triaged, reminders go out, follow-ups happen
After-hours emergencies are assessed and escalated within minutes. Vaccination reminders land in owners’ inboxes on schedule. Post-op patients get their check-in messages. Routine bookings fill the calendar. Your front desk stops drowning – the agent handles the coordination.
Already using Google Workspace? Sprigr Team integrates directly with Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Contacts – AI agents send reminders, book appointments, and manage client communication inside the tools your clinic already uses.
AI agents take on the front-desk work that pulls your team away from patient care. They handle after-hours triage, send vaccination and medication reminders on schedule, follow up with post-surgery patients automatically, book routine appointments, and keep your practice management system up to date. Think of it as a receptionist who never gets sick, never goes on lunch, and never forgets a follow-up call.
Is the after-hours emergency triage safe?
The AI agent follows your clinic’s triage protocols exactly as you define them. It asks structured questions – is the animal breathing, is there active bleeding, has there been ingestion of a known toxin – and escalates anything that meets your emergency criteria to the on-call vet immediately. It never diagnoses or treats. It triages and escalates, just like a well-trained receptionist following your after-hours protocol.
How is patient data handled?
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Each clinic gets an isolated environment – your patient records, client details, and communication history are completely separated from other practices. Sprigr does not use your data to train AI models. Your data stays yours.
Does it integrate with practice management software?
Yes. Sprigr Team connects to ezyVet, RxWorks, and VisionVPM via webhooks and API integrations. It also works with Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Contacts) and WhatsApp for client-facing communication. Appointment bookings, reminders, and follow-ups sync directly with your existing systems.
How long does setup take?
Most clinics are up and running in under an hour. Connect your practice management system and communication channels, define your triage rules and reminder schedules in plain English, and the agent starts working. No coding, no IT contractor, no six-week implementation project.
Our practice is small and personal — automation will make us feel corporate.
Your clients won’t notice the automation. Sprigr handles appointment reminders, prescription follow-ups, and recall scheduling behind the scenes. Your front desk still gives the warm, personal service your clients expect.
Ready to give better care with less front-desk chaos?
AI agents built for veterinary clinics. Up and running in under an hour.