# HVMS Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is HVMS the right Horse solution for you? Explore 31 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/96541/HVMS/reviews --- HVMS 3.7 (31) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/96541/HVMS/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of HVMS Ease of use 3.5 Customer Service 3.5 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 31 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Velvet M. Realtor Veterinary Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great comprehensive veterinary software" August 15, 2018 5.0 Pros ease of accessing patient info (images, etc.) Comprehensive nature of having patient/client info in one accessible place Cons reporting is varied and confusing to search Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Practice Manager Used the software for: 2+ years ### "HVMS offers a complete equine platform, but we have struggled with software fixes." June 14, 2018 4.0 It allows us more control in how we manage our business and supplies us with more data than I have seen available from other software platforms. Pros HVMS offers a more complete platform of software services than any other I have seen currently on the market. Their inventory management software has allowed us to completely revolutionize the way we manage our inventory. Now we track everything and save thousands in lost product. Overall the software is user friendly and is easy to teach to new hires. The appointment schedule is easy to use. The billing for clients is set up in a way that makes sense for equine clients, and allows for split ownership and leasing of horses. The invoices are easy to read and our clients love them. When the software is working properly, the medical history tab is very functional and allows for a very detailed medical record. I appreciate the many reports available within HVMS and regularly use the production reports to track revenue by doctor and compare month to month. The accounts receivable reports are easy to use and very helpful. Cons We have struggled with software fixes, and errors within the software. Although the help desk is often available, it can take days or weeks to identify and correct errors we are experiencing with the software. HVMS IT is quick to blame our onsite hardware, which is rarely the cause of the problem. The reminder system leaves a lot to be desired. We have abandoned the reminders that are printed by the software and instead use the data to create our own digital reminders. With all that HVMS is capable of, emailing reminders to clients should be an available function. HVMS is slow to fix reports that don't pull data correctly. Seems like they could use more programmers. Review Source CO Cheryl O. Administrative Assistant / Accounts payable Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I appreciate the versatilty of the software but we are all extremely frustrated with slowness!!" June 15, 2018 3.0 Pros The navigation between different areas of info are very helpful, there are many ways to get to the information you are looking for. I appreciate the many filter options that help refine searches. (I am not able to answer the Value for Money as I do o know about costs for system. ) Cons The biggest issue of all for our entire hospital is slowness! It is slow trying to type in information, it is slow searching for patient histories, it continues to get slower if you are trying to search by invoice (presumably because there are so many invoices now?). When you are sending an e-mail thru HVMS and trying to type a note, say sending a statement to a client, it would be SO Helpful if you could save a draft! Having to cancel the e-mail because you get a phone call before completing the note is super frustrating!! It is not uncommon for HVMS to completely freeze up and randomly just close the system without warning, screen just suddenly goes black. That is a frustrating loss of all the screens you had open, you better remember all of the different things you had going on. Closing the month for billing has always been slow but has been extremely slow recently, we often have to have the entire staff close down their computers for 20 - 40 minutes while trying to close the month but a couple of times lately it was 4 - 6 Hours! What a waste of time for sooo many employees (we have about 70 employees, large practice) and the sudden loss of the treatment plan is really hard on our employees doing treatments. Review Source VS Vandy S. Practice manager Veterinary Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Franklin Equine Services implemented HVMS in 2010. This software & support are superb! A+++" June 11, 2018 5.0 I have listed in the review submitted the "pros" of this software. Franklin Equine Services, LLC is an avid fan and promoter of HVMS. We strongly recommend it to any other our fellow practitioners. This software is fantastic for a sole or multi-practitioner practice...or practices that have multiple locations. It fits the needs for equine veterinarians. Pros There are too many positive attributes to list regarding HVMS software. These are only a few: the ease of inventory control in the hospital and truck ( and transferring); the ability to set up relational billing /"pickers" so that inventory items & services are not omitted; by having these functions, we are lessening the possibility of lost entries and revenue; ease of use by all staff & the variety of reports available allow you to track and see so many functions regarding everything from inventory, production and revenue. The Business Infusion/HVMS support staff is extremely helpful to assist with problems and suggestions and from an overall perspective---HVMS more than meets the needs of this practice. We have had other equine veterinary software and this by far is the best software investment! Cons While it is difficult to list any "cons" regarding HVMS software. At this point, I can not think of one negative comment. Review Source WJ Wendy J. Office Manager Veterinary Used the software for: 2+ years ### "We received the new software as part of a deal with a practice management group." June 7, 2018 5.0 Pros I think it is basically user friendly and easy to figure out for our new staff. I don't know that it's any better or worse than others as I have only used DVM software prior to HVMS. HVMS is more advanced as far as technology goes compared to our other software. Cons That it has to be rented and can't be purchased. And that the remote server is in Texas and it is not always available. Review Source Response from Business Infusions June 8, 2018 Hello Wendy, Thanks for the review; we really appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback :) Regarding your comment on the server hosting, we understand there have been some issues with the availability of the servers due to internet outages and network issue at the site in Texas and offer our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this has caused your practice. As a result, we have been diligently working on an alternate hosted server solution we can offer you which will bring your HVMS server to the cloud providing a much higher level of reliability. We will be reaching out to you in the coming months to introduce this new solution and discuss some of the added services we will be providing with it. Another option is always for your practice to have your own onsite server versus have us host it. If you would like more information on this option, please reach out to our support team and we will get you additional information :) KH Katie H. Customer Care Veterinary Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The functionality of the product is ok at best. The worst part is the customer service. " June 7, 2018 3.0 Pros HVMS has worked for our all equine clinic for the past few years. The pros are that is is tailored to equine for us and the ease of use is pretty good. Cons The worst part of the software is the support and customer service. The computer has a LOT of glitches and randomly will close on you or send an error message, several times a day. It is also not cloud based and syncing can be a pain since we are ambulatory. Updates are needed. It often does not link to Global Vet Link when we try to run coggins test as well. Review Source Response from Business Infusions June 11, 2018 Hello Katie, Thank you for taking the time to review our software, we value your feedback! I'm sorry you are not satisfied with the customer support you have received and would like to take this opportunity to address a few of your concerns. We were able to determine the cause of your HVMS software randomly closing was due to an "auto log-off" setting your practice had enabled. We had resolved that a few months back but if this is still a current issue you are experiencing, can you please reach out to us and let us know so we can investigate further and get it resolved for you? We were also experiencing Global Vet Link issues a few months back which have since been resolved, there should be no connection issues related to HVMS directly but Global Vet Link does require an internet connection to use that integration in Main HVMS and from our remote tablet software. If you are still having connection issues with GVL, just let us know and we'll investigate from your system for you :) TB Tiffany B. Admin Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I always have issues with the software Errors,Speed, getting IT help " June 8, 2018 2.0 Pros I did like when I could go to the website when I had an issue and teamview right away to resolve issues. Now that for some reason is not an option. Cons I have issues with the connection, it runs very slow when I have great internet service. I get errors for days when I am uploading pics to process coggins. Some days I have to log out and back in 3 to 4 times to get my work done. IT used to be so helpful but I don't feel like they are as available as they used to be. Review Source Response from Business Infusions June 18, 2018 Hi Tiffany, Thank you so much for the review of your HVMS software, we at Business Infusions appreciate the time you took to review our software \`HVMS¿. I¿d like to take this opportunity to address some of your concerns for you. From your comments it appears you are having issues with the server hosting solution and IT services you are receiving from the Inova Management company. We are no longer affiliated with that company however they use our software for all their clients and offer the server hosting and IT services. They have taken the teamviewer link off their website but you can still access it directly from within your HVMS software from the top left hand corner of your workbench. I believe the issues you are experiencing with slowness, connection drops and errors are related to the hosting solution they have in place for you. I will reach out to them on your behalf and start a support case to see if their IT is able to look into this and can offer any solutions for you. KS Kris S. Inventory & Customer support Veterinary Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Software was easy to learn. Customer chat is very helpful with questions." June 12, 2018 4.0 Information is at our finger tips when on the phone with clients. Pros Software is user friendly. It is easy to search by horse, customer , or trainer. Calendar is easy to set appointments and reserve equipment needed. Inventory system is easy to track the medications in the pharmacy and on the trucks. Just make sure employees properly transfer items. Human error is our most common problem. Cons When system updates are done. Sometimes things change and you are not notified. Sometimes when tickets are started for new questions or concerns, it seems like they can be overlooked if you do not keep inquiring about them. Review Source Response from Business Infusions June 18, 2018 Hello Kris! Thanks so much for reviewing our HVMS Software, we appreciate the time you took to give us feedback :) I just wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that over the past year we have been publishing our HVMS update change logs in our support portal (follow it here for instant email notification: https://hvms.businessinfusions.com/discussions/forums/13000000283 ) and we also send out a newsletter with the changes before the update is released. If you would like to receive these newsletters to be notified, please sign up from this link: http://eepurl.com/dhCk89 Thanks again Kris for your continued support! EF Ellis F. Owner Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very good and most powerful veterinary software ever" June 11, 2018 5.0 Pros 5 Star customer service 5 Star easy to use and excellent training This entire software package is integrated across all aspects of practice management; if you put the time into developing all the aspects of this software and integrating them you will find numerous aspects of your practice that need improvement. Which translates into higher standards of practice. Cons Cost....but really...its not a complaint because its worth it. I have used this software in multi-state practice / multi-profit center practice / multi-inventory location practice / multi-accounting and business partners practice and have had struggles at times; but this company readily takes those struggles and solves the problems. These folks are committed to problem solving like no company I've worked with. Review Source KS Krista S. Inventory Manager Veterinary Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I am the main point of contact at our clinic for HVMS support requests." June 13, 2018 4.0 Pros It seems to be a well-rounded software. I like the integration of bar codes and supplier translations. Will go back to using the Reorder Matrix to import into orders, now that the sales tax issue is fixed. Cons Would like to see the creation and modification of worksheets be more user-friendly. Would like to see more suppliers integrated into HVMS for ordering (perhaps via Vetcove?). Would LOVE to see the Mins/Maxs tab operate using a Min and a Max number and allow it to determine the order amount based on the MAX number vs the QOH for that item. Would like a more specific way to track/account for inventory that is used in-house and not billed to clients - other than making adjustments. Review Source EW Eleanor W. Associate Veterinarian Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Was difficult to get used to at first but with more use, it has become much easier." June 14, 2018 3.0 Pros A comprehensive product. Invoicing is easy. Allows us to keep detailed notes on patients, easy to go back and get history from previous visits from worksheets. Rapid billing. Cons Occasional bugs and issues connecting to VPN. Wish we had an application for iPhones. Inventory counter will occasionally expire even though replication time span has been extended for our company. Review Source CR Carissa R. Customer Care/Marketing Coordinator Veterinary Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Overall, HVMS seems like a pretty good program even though it does have some glitches. " June 8, 2018 3.0 Our business runs effectively each day. Pros The fact that it can be equine specific is a plus. There are many different options and features that are good as well. Cons The worksheets. We have to wait so long for help to get them customized and then the process to do so is tedious. There are also so many options that the program isn't super user friendly and can almost be too technical at times. We have also had problems with linking credit card processing systems as well. Review Source SL Stephanie L. Administrative Supervisor Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Generally positive." June 11, 2018 4.0 Pros Daily operations are generally pretty easy, entering new patients, patient history notes, invoicing etc is straightforward. Ability to make sales plans under one general code. 30-minute schedule easy to read and show multiple users schedule at once. Cons Difficulty customizing reports and extracting/exporting data. Length of response time with new ticketing customer service methods. "KNOWN" bugs/glitches that continue to go without being fixed. Review Source sJ shawn J. associate vet Veterinary Used the software for: 2+ years ### "support has been good and it is easy to learn" June 9, 2018 4.0 the worksheets are nice and being able to take the tablet version with to the field is nice. the hospital template is very helpful Pros the hospital template and treatment plan makes it very easy to get all horses treated and the billing done in one step. Cons The remote servers sometimes is down and then we can not use the treatment plan. I also tried to get a repro module done a couple years ago and was told it was in the works and would be ready soon and then I gave up after several months and no progress. Some of the billing codes seem to have redundant mouse clicks that take 3 or 4 clicks when it could be 1 Review Source JF Jamie F. Practice Manager Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Overall user friendly with good support, easy to access patient and client info, some glitches." June 13, 2018 4.0 Pros Scheduling multiple doctors. The view of the schedule and ability to modify appointments easily is helpful, especially during very busy times. Allowing us to be able to personalize events is beneficial on keeping the doctors organized and efficient. Cons Reports. Not easily readable, typically confusing, or not the information we are looking for. The names of reports are not always indicative of the information that will be given. It typically takes several attempts to find the right report and select the correct filters to get to the information needed. Review Source SK Sam K. Office Manager Veterinary Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Not compatible with Small Animal Practice" December 21, 2021 4.0 Good overall experience but the software just didn't suit our needs anymore once we opened the small animal side of our business. Pros It had really good workflows and templates for Equine medicine Cons It was not capable of working with small animal workflow needs. It just didn't work. Review Source DE Dawn E. HR, Board Liaison Used the software for: 2+ years ### "HVMS has been a great practice mgmt software and we look forward to further improvements." June 12, 2018 3.0 Pros easy to learn, fairly self explanatory, technical support is very helpful, initial transfer of information was mostly seamless Cons We experience slowness, frequent errors and issues with some reports. Tech support is great and consistently work with us to improve HVMS , help desk tickets often go too long without resolution Review Source JC Joseph C. Veterinarian/ Owner Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The early learning curve for full use (management) is quite steep. " June 8, 2018 4.0 Good financial reporting. Reliable tablet version. Pros Good variety of financial reports available. Reasonably good inventory control. Reliable tablet version with easy synchronization. Cons This is probably our weakness as much as anything, but the worksheets have not been easy to modify. The amount of time needed to customize the software is significant. One of my other concerns is that from a medical-legal standpoint, the records are not unalterable. Previous records can be altered without any indication of an alteration. Review Source LJ Laura J. Partner Veterinary Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I have a love hate relationship with this software. " June 7, 2018 3.0 Pros The whiteboard and facility map, the integration of inventory, scheduling etc. The integration with lab results (for those systems that work). Cons It is very prone to bugs and errors and cannot do a number of simple things that I think it should be able to do. Everything related to invoicing and reporting is a complete headache and clients don't like the format of invoices. Compensation is also overly complex and we never know if people are really getting compensated as they should. Review Source LW Lauren W. Practice Manager and Veterinarian Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Can do a lot of things, but a lot of quirks and promises of fixes without follow through" June 7, 2018 3.0 Pros everything in one place. not cloud based so works even without cell service. has the option for in house treatments as well as field cases. Cons lots of bugs, rarely fixed (more often they just give a weird workaround). expensive so expecting a top notch product and don't always feel like those top notch promises come to fruition. a bunch of small things that don't work like unable to take pictures off system to make online health certs and they still haven't been changed Review Source KB Kate B. office manager Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Program is not very user friendly for small animal" June 7, 2018 4.0 Pros Online support staff are easy to get in touch with. Great communication, follow through with any problems we may have. Cons Cannot "refill" prescription labels Not able to print vaccine history that easily states when vaccines were given/due Review Source JB John B. owner Used the software for: 2+ years ### "many frustrating hours spent trying to change code parameters" June 13, 2018 4.0 Pros Powerful program with many analytical features. Relatively easy to invoice billings. After much trial and error, I have made the reports section be of business and financial value to me. Cons Monthly support fee is very high. Day to day use is manageable but making changes to codes and values is a nightmare. Support is there but slow. Seems support staff is overwhelmed with work and can't keep up. Review Source KA Katie A. Operations Manager Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Full-Featured and Responsive Software for Equine Veterinary Practice" June 7, 2018 4.0 Succinct customer file management Powerful reporting capacity Pros \- array of features available means all client care can be taken care of in one software - super training software and responsive, understanding customer support - very customizable - frequent updates Cons \- high numbers of records in the system can slow things down significantly for users - some glitches aren't resolvable Review Source NF Nina F. Office Manager Veterinary Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A system you get used to after awhile. " June 14, 2018 3.0 Easy to do review Pros Worksheets create a Medical Record and an invoice. Day ends are relatively easy. It shows who booked who created or changed invoices. Good security levels for users Cons Not the best system for tracking financial end of business. Reports are confusing. Having to make separate invoices for each animal even though they are owned by the same person. Review Source PH Peter H. Owner and CEO Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The tech support is not what it used to be. The product does some of what I want, but not everythin" June 11, 2018 3.0 Pros Customizable invoicing packages allows us to minimize missed charges. Worksheets create uniform documentation. Cons Difficulties with inventory management. Difficulties with accurate commissioning. Difficulties with remote access. Unable to see my schedule real-time. No smart device compatibility. 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