As more states move toward electronic Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs), one thing has become clear: going digital is no longer the question. Choosing the right digital solution is.
Minnesota, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois have all announced transitions away from paper CVIs, and many in the veterinary industry expect additional states to follow. While making the move to electronic certificates is an important first step, not every digital solution offers the same experience—or the same long-term value.
The software your clinic chooses today can have a lasting impact on efficiency, compliance, and the quality of service you provide to clients.
Going Digital Should Mean More Than Replacing Paper
Some electronic systems simply recreate a paper certificate on a screen.
While this eliminates handwriting and printing, it often leaves clinics responsible for many of the same manual tasks, including researching movement requirements, checking for missing information, correcting errors after submission, and maintaining separate record systems.
A truly digital workflow should do more than replace paper. It should make the entire process faster, simpler, and more accurate.
What to Look for in Electronic CVI Software
When evaluating electronic CVI software, consider how much of the compliance process the platform actually supports.
The best solutions help veterinarians:
- Automatically apply current state movement requirements
- Catch missing or invalid information before submission
- Store certificates securely in one searchable location
- Reduce duplicate data entry
- Submit certificates electronically to state animal health officials
- Access records from anywhere with a cloud-based platform
These capabilities don't just save time—they help reduce compliance risks and minimize the administrative burden on veterinary teams.
Why Many Clinics Choose GlobalVetLink
GlobalVetLink was built specifically for veterinary compliance.
Rather than functioning as a digital version of a paper form, GlobalVetLink helps guide clinics through the certificate creation process with built-in compliance tools designed to reduce errors before they happen.
With GlobalVetLink, clinics have:
- Built-In State Movement Requirements: Movement requirements are incorporated directly into the certificate workflow, helping veterinarians complete compliant CVIs without spending valuable time researching regulations.
- Smart Validation: The platform checks required information as certificates are completed, helping identify issues before submission and reducing delays caused by incomplete documentation.
- Cloud-Based Record Management: Every certificate is stored securely within your account, making it easy to locate records months or even years later without digging through paper files or shared folders.
- Digital Submission: Electronic CVIs are submitted directly to state animal health officials, eliminating mailing, faxing, and manual delivery.
- Templates: For animals that travel frequently, GlobalVetLink's CVI Templates let you save common certificate information and reuse it whenever you need it. Simply select a template to automatically populate key fields, reducing repetitive data entry and helping your team complete CVIs faster.
- Client Access Through MyVetLink: Once documents are complete, animal owners can securely access their certificates through MyVetLink. Instead of calling the clinic every time they need a copy, clients can retrieve eligible documents whenever they need them.
Beyond Compliance: Saving Time Every Day
Switching to electronic CVIs isn't just about preparing for state mandates. Many clinics discover the biggest benefit is the amount of time they get back.
Instead of printing forms, handwriting information, filing copies, and searching for old records, staff can focus on patient care while certificates are completed digitally from start to finish.
Over hundreds—or even thousands—of certificates each year, those time savings can have a meaningful impact on clinic efficiency.
Choose a Platform That Grows With You
As electronic CVI adoption continues to expand across the country, veterinary clinics should look beyond simply meeting today's requirements.
Choosing a platform with built-in compliance tools, ongoing regulatory updates, secure recordkeeping, and electronic submission capabilities can help your clinic stay prepared as additional states modernize their animal movement programs.
GlobalVetLink has helped over 11,000 veterinary clinics simplify compliance while adapting to changing regulations—making it a trusted partner for practices transitioning from paper to digital workflows.
Ready to simplify your clinic's CVI process? Learn how GlobalVetLink helps veterinarians create accurate, compliant electronic health certificates with confidence.
