As the veterinary industry embraces digital transformation, many state veterinary offices are leading the charge by phasing out paper Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs). Veterinarians in states like Idaho, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Wyoming, and Utah are seeing these changes firsthand, and many are discovering that the switch to digital isn’t just mandatory—it’s better.
GlobalVetLink is at the forefront of this movement, providing a seamless, efficient, and compliant platform for creating and managing CVIs. If you're still clinging to paper forms, here's why now is the time to make the switch.
Save Time and Eliminate Redundancy
Paper CVIs can be a hassle. Handwriting forms, copying information from medical records, printing, scanning, and mailing documents take time that could be spent on patient care.
With GlobalVetLink:
- Automated data entry pulls from saved clinic and animal information, eliminating repeat entry.
- SmartEngine Technology walks you through the certificate process, flagging missing or invalid data in real time.
- Completed CVIs can be submitted digitally in minutes, not hours.
Veterinarians report up to 85% time savings when switching from paper to digital.
Simplify Movement and Compliance
Rules for interstate animal movement can be complex and vary by destination. Paper forms often leave too much room for error.
GlobalVetLink’s CVI solution includes:
- Built-in state movement rules that automatically guide certificate creation.
- Real-time updates to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
- A single digital platform to manage all movement documents—CVIs, EIAs, and more.
Veterinarians no longer need to call individual state offices or cross-check rules manually.
Increase Animal Disease Traceability
Paper forms are easy to misplace and difficult to track, making them a weak link in national traceability efforts.
Digital CVIs via GlobalVetLink:
- Are automatically sent to state animal health offices, improving reporting consistency.
- Ensure certificates are stored and accessible for future reference or audits.
- Help reduce errors that could compromise disease tracking efforts.
This increase in traceability supports better biosecurity and public health outcomes, particularly during disease outbreaks or animal movement investigations.
Be Ready for the Future—Because It’s Already Here
The momentum toward digital CVIs is growing. Several states now only offer limited paper CVIs or have fully transitioned to promoting digital solutions like GlobalVetLink.
If your state hasn’t made the switch yet, chances are it will soon. By adopting GlobalVetLink now, you’ll stay ahead of regulatory changes and position your clinic as a modern, tech-savvy partner in animal health.
Ready to Make the Transition?
Join thousands of veterinary professionals who have made the leap from paper to digital. With GlobalVetLink, you can simplify your workflows, ensure compliance, and help protect animal health—all from one intuitive platform.
Learn more about CVIs on GlobalVetLink or schedule a demo today.