Virtual Veterinary Care and Telemedicine

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Rather than focusing solely on the technology, the book addresses the entire telemedicine process—from determining whether a case is suitable for a virtual consultation to documenting medical records, conducting digital examinations, prescribing medications, billing services, and ensuring continuity of care. Practical protocols, decision trees, and real-world examples help veterinary teams confidently integrate telemedicine into routine practice.

The book covers topics including:

• Introduction to veterinary telemedicine
• Telehealth versus telemedicine
• Medical standards of virtual care
• Establishing virtual care workflows
• Legal and regulatory considerations
• Veterinary-client-patient relationship (VCPR)
• Case selection for telemedicine
• Teletriage protocols
• Remote patient assessment
• Conducting virtual physical examinations
• History taking during video consultations
• Client communication techniques
• Digital photography and video assessment
• Chronic disease monitoring
• Postoperative follow-up appointments
• Behavioral consultations
• Dermatology consultations
• Nutrition consultations
• Antibiotic stewardship in virtual care
• Chronic medication refills
• Documentation and medical records
• Billing and pricing virtual services
• Practice management integration
• Telemedicine technology platforms
• Cybersecurity and data protection
• Team training
• Business strategy for virtual care
• Client education
• Quality assurance
• Future developments in veterinary telemedicine

The book emphasizes that telemedicine is not intended to replace in-person veterinary care but to complement it by improving accessibility, efficiency, and continuity of care. It provides practical guidance for determining when virtual care is appropriate and when patients require immediate physical examination or referral.

Who is this book for?

• Small animal veterinarians
• General practitioners
• Veterinary practice owners
• Veterinary nurses and technicians
• Practice managers
• Veterinary students
• Telemedicine program coordinators
• Veterinary professionals implementing virtual care