Software flexible enough for patients that aren't cats and dogs.
Reptiles, birds, pocket pets, and the occasional something-you've-never-seen. OpenVPM's structured-but-flexible records adapt to species that generic systems never planned for.
Built for the realities of exotics & avian.
The friction you know too well, and how an open, API-first PIMS clears it.
Built for cats and dogs only
Most systems assume two species. Exotics medicine needs records that flex across hundreds of species without fighting the software.
Reference ranges don't fit
Lab values for an iguana aren't a Labrador's. Species-specific reference ranges keep diagnostics meaningful.
Niche means underserved
Exotics vets are an afterthought to big vendors. Open source means you can shape the software around how your practice actually works.
The modules that matter most.
Every OpenVPM module works together. Here's where teams like yours spend their day.
Medical Records
SOAP, labs, Rx, and vaccines on one record.
See how it worksPatient Management
Weight trends, allergy alerts, multi-pet households.
See how it worksSmart Scheduling
Real-time board, one column per doctor.
See how it worksBilling & Invoicing
Charges auto-populate; reconcile in minutes.
See how it worksInventory Management
Lot tracking, reorder points, auto-deduction.
See how it worksUse OpenVPM your way.
Self-host the full open-source PIMS for free, or let us run it for you. Same software, your choice.
Run OpenVPM on your own infrastructure. No billing gates, no feature limits, no hosted metering.
- Full source under the AGPLv3 license
- Every module and the complete API
- Docker or Vercel deployment paths
- Bring your own database, email, SMS, and AI keys
Common questions
Does OpenVPM support exotics and avian species?
Yes. Records and reference ranges flex across species, so exotics, avian, and zoological practices are not stuck with software built only for cats and dogs.
Can I customize it for unusual workflows?
Yes. OpenVPM is open source, so you can shape it around how your practice actually works, and the open API connects the tools you rely on.
Will my data work if I switch later?
Yes. A public schema and full export mean your records stay portable, in formats you can read, no matter what.
Related reading
Why veterinary software should be open
Every other part of the clinic is built on standards. The software that runs it shouldn't be a locked box you rent forever.
Read moreOpen-Source vs. Closed Veterinary Practice Software: What You Need to Know
A plain-language guide for practice owners: what open-source veterinary PIMS actually means, how managed hosting changes the cost equation, and who it's for.
Read moreSee OpenVPM in your workflow.
The demo is live and loaded with real-looking data. Click around, then decide whether to self-host it free or let us run it for you.