The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) School of Veterinary Medicine is the latest academic institution to introduce the use of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital scribes to its facilities and students. UC Davis works with ScribbleVet digital scribes at its teaching hospital.1
ScribbleVet is designed to record appointments and streamline medical record storage and documentation to complete veterinary SOAP (subjective, objective, assessment, planning) notes during patient visits. According to ScribbleVet, the platform allows veterinarians to complete medical records and record management in minutes instead of hours. In teaching hospitals, like the UC Davis program, digital scribes give trainees exposure to tools used on the job that can enhance clinical workflow without replacing on-site medical decision-making.1
“AI-driven tools are becoming essential to modern veterinary medicine, improving the efficiency, accuracy and completeness of medical records for clinicians and clients,” Michael Myson, DVM, DACVS, associate dean of veterinary medical center operations and chief veterinary medical officer at the University of California, Davis, said in a news release.1 “Integrating this technology into our teaching hospital not only supports today's clinicians, but also familiarizes trainees with tools that enhance communication, streamline workflow, and ultimately support better patient care. We are excited to partner with ScribbleVet to advance these goals.”
A 2024 study by Digitail, a practice management software for veterinary hospitals, and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) examined industry perceptions, concerns, expectations, perceptions, and usage of AI in veterinary medicine and found that nearly 40% of veterinary professionals use AI tools or software in their veterinary practice, and nearly 70% report using them daily or weekly for their professional work. The study collected the perspectives of 2,968 veterinary professionals, and respondents indicated that the benefits of AI integration in veterinary medicine include increased productivity and time savings, reduced administrative effort, and increased efficiency in patient diagnosis and treatment.2, 3
UC Davis is the second veterinary school to announce the adoption of ScribbleVet for educational use. The first is the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), which announced a partnership with the scribe platform in March 2025, with plans for use across CVM's veterinary facilities and classroom settings.4
