Core Concepts
Understanding the fundamental principles that make V.E.T.S. different from traditional animal management systems.
Animal-Centric Design
The animal is always the center of the universe in V.E.T.S. Every piece of data, every action, every item connects back to individual animals or groups (herds).
This design ensures that when you look at an animal's record, you see the complete picture: health history, training progress, competition results, breeding information, DNA data, and more—all in one place.
Benefits:
- Complete 360° view of each animal
- No scattered information across multiple systems
- Easy to track life-long health and performance trends
- Seamless collaboration around individual animals
Structured Knowledge Base
Information is organized in a hierarchical tree structure that mirrors how experts think about animal care.
For example: Professional Services ? Reproduction ? Donor/Brood Mare ? Ultrasound: Repro, General Ovarian Scan
Benefits:
- Intuitive navigation from general to specific
- Scalable structure that grows with your knowledge
- Easy to find relevant information quickly
- Clear parent-child relationships between concepts
Collaborative Expertise
V.E.T.S. combines AI-generated content with human expertise to create a dynamic knowledge base that's both efficient and accurate.
The Process:
- AI Generation: Large Language Models create initial content for procedures, protocols, and knowledge entries
- Expert Review: Veterinarians, trainers, and domain experts review and refine the content
- Validation: Approved content becomes part of the shared knowledge base
- Reuse: Validated information can be used repeatedly without additional AI costs
Benefits:
- Efficiency of AI with accuracy of human expertise
- Capture and preserve expert knowledge
- Reduce costs through content reuse
- Continuous improvement as experts refine content
Task and Action Integration
Tasks and Actions work together seamlessly to bridge planning and execution.
Tasks:
- Planning and scheduling (e.g., "Schedule vaccination")
- Can exist independently or convert to actions
- Track what needs to happen
Actions:
- Actual execution records (e.g., "Vaccination performed")
- Can be linked in sequences (chains)
- Track what actually happened
Benefits:
- Seamless transition from planning to execution
- Clear accountability for completed work
- Build reusable procedure chains
- Track both intentions and outcomes
Open Platform Philosophy
Your data belongs to your animals, not to us.
V.E.T.S. is designed as an open platform where:
- Data ownership stays with you and your animals
- No proprietary lock-in—you can export your data anytime
- Integration with other systems through APIs
- Transparent operations and pricing
- Community-driven development based on user needs
Real-Time Workflows
V.E.T.S. supports your daily operations in real-time rather than just recording historical data.
Examples:
- Veterinarian performs ultrasound ? System suggests next steps based on findings
- Trainer logs session ? Progress compared to training plan automatically
- Medication administered ? Inventory updated, next dose scheduled
- Herd movement recorded ? Pasture rotation plan updated
Benefits:
- Reduce administrative burden
- Catch issues before they become problems
- Ensure protocols are followed consistently
- Make informed decisions based on current data
Scalability and Flexibility
V.E.T.S. grows with your operation—from managing a single animal to thousands.
- Start Small: Individual practitioners can use core features immediately
- Add Complexity: As needs grow, add custom action types and workflows
- Scale Up: The tree structure handles massive amounts of data efficiently
- Customize: Tailor the system to your specific domain and practices