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Economic and management considerations of a computer.

D P Gallagher

    The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Small Animal Practice
    |July 1, 1986
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    Implementing computers in veterinary practices requires careful planning, especially regarding financial investment and vendor support. Staff involvement and rigorous planning are key to successful technology adoption and minimizing implementation stress.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary practice management
    • Information technology in animal health

    Background:

    • Computer adoption in veterinary practices is influenced by practice size.
    • Financial investment in veterinary practice technology presents challenges.
    • Effective use of computers hinges on strategic planning and vendor support.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline key considerations for integrating computer systems into veterinary practices.
    • To address the financial and logistical challenges of technology implementation.
    • To emphasize the importance of planning and vendor relations for successful computer use.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of factors influencing computer effectiveness in veterinary settings.
    • Discussion of financial investment challenges and return on capital estimation.
    • Highlighting the role of prepurchase planning and postpurchase support.

    Main Results:

    • Practice size significantly impacts computer integration success.
    • Accurate financial forecasting for hardware and software is difficult.
    • Careful planning and strong vendor support are critical for successful software adoption.

    Conclusions:

    • Successful computer implementation in veterinary practices depends on practice size and strategic planning.
    • Encouraging staff involvement in the planning phase is vital.
    • Postpurchase support and vendor selection are crucial for long-term success and managing implementation stress.

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