How does an AI answering service for vets help a clinic?
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It answers clinic calls when the team is busy or closed, books vaccinations, check-ups, dentals and desexing, records each pet's name, species, breed and age, passes medication and results requests to the vets, and gives owners your nominated emergency vet when an animal needs urgent care.
How are pet emergencies handled?
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Miya does not assess the animal. When an owner describes an emergency, such as poisoning, a car accident or trouble breathing, she gives the details of your nominated emergency vet straight away and logs the call for your team. If a person has been hurt, they are told to ring 000.
Can it handle repeat medication requests?
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Yes, as messages only. Miya records the pet, the medication, the treating vet and when the owner would like to collect, then sends it to the team. She never confirms a dose, approves a refill or discusses test results; the clinic contacts the owner once a vet has reviewed it.
Can it give fasting and surgery instructions?
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Yes, using your exact wording. When booking a desexing or dental admission, Miya reads your fasting rules, drop-off window and pick-up guidance as you have written them. If an owner asks something not covered, she passes the question to a nurse instead of guessing.
Does it connect to veterinary practice software?
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Not yet. Bookings sit in Google Calendar or Calendly for now, and RingOut keeps a written note of every owner call, listing the pet and the reason, which staff can copy into your practice system. Many clinics transfer each day's bookings during the quieter afternoon hour.
What does the service cost for a vet clinic?
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A small clinic can run on Starter, which costs $49 monthly and covers an hour of calls. Single-site practices tend to choose the $149 Growth plan, which records calls and includes 250 minutes, while multi-vet hospitals often prefer Professional at $399. GST is extra, setup is free and there is no lock-in.