Veterinary medical procedures and electronic signatures

Animals, whether pets or livestock, occupy a fundamental place in our history and in our daily lives. While pets offer us loyalty in a hectic and hyperconnected society, livestock are essential pillars of our common well-being. Recognising their value is an exercise in awareness and ethics that defines the human relationship with animals.

In this scenario, the work of animal health professionals takes on incalculable importance. Veterinary medicine is synonymous with commitment, delicate decisions and constant responsibility. For this reason, the digitisation of veterinary medical procedures has become a strategic priority for the sector, allowing clinics and hospitals to manage documents with great agility, especially in the new legal framework promoted by the Animal Welfare Act.

Challenges of traditional document management in the veterinary sector

Veterinary practice often involves delicate decisions that require the express consent of the animal’s family. However, traditional paper-based processes often lead to problems that affect the operation of veterinary medical procedures in clinics and hospitals:

• Delays in care due to lack of in-person signatures.
• Risk of loss or physical damage to clinical documents, such as the pet passport in the EU.
• Inefficient information management.

In short, these are challenges that not only complicate the specialist’s work, but also negatively affect the customer’s experience in times of concern or urgency.

How Viafirma’s digital solutions are transforming the veterinary sector

In this context, electronic signatures are emerging as an essential solution for the modernisation of the sector. Digital solutions such as those offered by Viafirma are leading this transformation; tools that clinics and hospitals can use to digitise all their veterinary medical procedures and documents  with full legal validity, such as:

• Informed consent forms for surgery and anaesthesia
• Authorisations for hospitalisation and long-term treatment
• Approval of high-risk veterinary medical treatments
• Acceptance of quotes and treatment plans
• Admission forms, medical discharge forms and field visit records

These documents are accepted digitally, maintaining the same legal validity as a handwritten document.

Advantages of electronic signatures in veterinary medical procedures

Viafirma’s digital solutions directly address these needs, offering secure and legally valid digital document management in line with Colombian law and the highest security standards… a real step forward.

Remote signing and immediate agility

In just a few minutes, pet owners can complete veterinary medical procedures such as authorisations and consents from their mobile phone, tablet or computer, avoiding unnecessary travel and speeding up patient care.

Legal certainty and complete traceability, without fail

Each signed document includes robust technical evidence, such as signer authentication, time stamping and activity logging, reinforcing legal support in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.

Integration with veterinary software

Viafirma’s digital solutions can be seamlessly integrated with veterinary software, medical records and administrative platforms, enabling end-to-end digital workflows.

Cost reduction and greater operational efficiency

How much time do you spend each day dealing with paper? Between physical signing, document scanning, and storage, it’s probably more than you realise.

Improve the customer experience

In veterinary emergencies, there is no time to waste on paperwork. Although paperwork is crucial, patients want professionals to focus all their attention on their animals without delay. Clear, fast and reliable digital processes give patients peace of mind and enhance the modern and professional image of the veterinary clinic.

Committed to families and animal welfare

Implementing electronic signatures is a strategic choice for any veterinary clinic or hospital. It is a commitment to the trust and safety that animals and their families deserve. By digitising veterinary medical treatments, professionals not only modernise their management, but also raise the standard of animal care.

With Viafirma, animal health professionals can move forward confidently towards digitisation, backing their work with secure, efficient and reliable technology, without problems and with full legal guarantees. Interested in finding out more? Contact our sales team today and they will answer all your questions.