A new survey from CoVet suggests veterinarians using AI-powered administrative tools are reclaiming time, reducing burnout, and improving client communication as adoption accelerates across clinical practice.
- Survey included 127 veterinary professionals working in clinics globally
- 98% of respondents expressed interest in AI tools for administrative tasks
- 91% said AI has the greatest impact on documentation workflows
- More than half reported reduced burnout or improved work–life balance
- 63% said AI tools improved client communications
- CoVet reports 550% user growth across six continents and 20 languages
Veterinary professionals are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence tools to ease administrative strain and improve work-life balance, according to new survey data released by CoVet. The company surveyed 127 anonymous veterinary professionals globally and found growing acceptance of AI-powered support tools in clinical practice.
The findings highlight a profession grappling with documentation overload, long workdays, and staffing pressures, while also signaling a broader shift from skepticism toward practical adoption of AI in veterinary medicine.
Documentation Emerges as Primary AI Use Case
Nearly all survey respondents — 98% — said they are interested in using AI for administrative tasks, with documentation cited as the area delivering the greatest value. According to the survey, 91% of respondents said AI tools are making the biggest impact on medical recordkeeping and charting workflows.
One respondent, Dr. Gordon Lo, described substantial daily time savings from using CoVet’s platform, noting the software helped reduce the burden of SOAP note creation while improving workflow flexibility.
The survey also found that firsthand experience with AI appears to reduce clinician hesitation. More than half of respondents reported their concerns about AI decreased after using the technology directly in practice settings.
Burnout and Work-Life Balance Improvements Reported
Administrative relief appears to be translating into broader workforce wellbeing benefits. According to the survey, 54% of respondents said they feel more in control of their time, while more than half reported reduced burnout or improvements in work-life balance after integrating AI tools into their workflows.
Respondents also indicated that reducing administrative burden could improve long-term retention and sustainability within the profession.
“Veterinary medicine has an administrative problem, not a motivation problem,” said Dr. Mike Mossop, DVM, co-founder and chief veterinary officer at CoVet. “The people in this profession are deeply committed, but they’re spending too much of their time on work that pulls them away from patients.”
AI Expands Beyond Charting Into Client Communication
Beyond documentation, veterinarians reported benefits tied to client communication and workflow consistency. Sixty-three percent of respondents said AI tools effectively support client communications, including multilingual summaries and educational handouts.
Dr. Emma Lane of Pets and Vets WA noted that customizable templates and simplified note-taking workflows made adoption easier, even for clinicians without strong technical backgrounds.
CoVet said its platform is designed by veterinary professionals and supports workflows across general practice, specialty medicine, and large-animal settings. The company also reported 550% growth in user volume over the past year and recognition through the 2026 Purina Pet Care Innovation Prize and the 2026 UK Pet and Animal Care Awards.
Information sourced from CoVet’s press release and survey announcement.
