IDEXX Neo Software

Super Easy and extensive functionality

Easy training, cloud based record keeping, secure files, remote access, and easy administration have made this a great practice software for our business model.

Pros

The learning curve for this software is very low. The interface is extremely intuitive and creating customized forms is fairly straightforward if you have a basic understanding of HTML

Cons

Inventory is lacking. Specifically, an interface with the major distributors to allow importation of ordered product or a simple barcode interface would greatly improve this deficiency.

More compatibility with Apps. It seems most of the Apps out there have no connectivity with Neo. Our app with Vet2Pet does not currently interface though I understand this may change in the near future - Please.

Easy to use

Overall this has worked well for our small general practice. Not sure how well it would be for large practices. Though Neo is always doing upgrades. So I’m sure in time they will get to where they need to be.

Pros

Ease of use and cloud based are the major pros

Cons

There is no high and low end for estimates, seems like checking clients out takes a lot of clicking.

Good product, still needs development

I like it. It is the easiest of all cloud bases softwares I have seen

Pros

Good customer support, very intuitive, easy to learn/use

Cons

How is it that after 2 yrs of use we still can't get ranges for estimates???? We still have to use our old software for estimates so we can have ranges.
I'm not a computer genius, but if we don't know how long/complicated a surgery is, we can't estimate $500 for surgery - we estimate $400-$600.
How is it we are not able to put a range in??? I suspect you as a company do not understand how important this is to us as a business.

Great Product

Pros

Very user friendly. Constantly updated and always improving.

Cons

Offline use could use work, constant internet access needed

Great choice for an affordable price.

Our overall experience has been 9 out of 10. We are very happy with our move from Avimark (big, costly, server-based) to web-based Neo. Once they delivered boarding, we didn't have to have any other applications to manage our hospital. I do wish that other third party application providers were integrating more things with Neo. But I guess that will come as the client base grows.

Pros

The ease of use for our team was the most important. There isn't anything that isn't covered in the "HELP ME" section. You can read the instructions, or you can allow the system to walk you through doing the task. It's very easy to learn and with regular updates the system continues to get better and better. Also, you can't say enough about support. I have been in IT for years. This is the best support team I've ever worked with online. They are friendly, knowledgeable and quick to respond.

Cons

I'd like to see it be a bit more flexible for the client. There are some things I think should be moved to company settings. I don't like that it doesn't handle tax exempt clients, i.e. Rescues and Non-Profits. The reporting could be better, but I understand they are working on reporting now.

Easy to use and great customer service

Again, having two practices, using NEO has made life easier on management. Support is always available and usually figures out the problem you are having.

Pros

Cloud based software makes it easy to use on the go when managing multiple clinics. NEO is always adding new and updated features based off of client recommendations. Works very well with other Idexx equipment. Love the template and form options! Makes it so nice to have easily accessible printable forms at everyone's fingertips. Support chat is amazing!

Cons

Just like with any internet based software there are times NEO is unavailable. Hadn't happened often but when it does, it is rough for the moment it is down. Would like to be able to run my own custom reports. Also would love to have reminders deleted automatically when the line item has been deleted. Only other thing would be that when pets that have been marked inactive or deceased it doesn't remove any future appointments.

New Neo User

Pros

I love that this software is accessible anywhere. I also really like the ease of use and the ability to be truly paper free

Cons

There are some small features that I would like adjusted. The ability to set a default doctor would be nice

Ease of use

Pros

Its very easy to use and navigate. Provides great help for beginner users.

Cons

It can have a few glitches every now and again.

Cloud Based Veterinary Software

Pros

System is very easy to implement. The transfer of data from our old system went very smoothly. Walk through and on demand tutorials are very helpful.

Cons

You are unable to enter high/low on estimates. Unable to email full records without saving elsewhere

Quite helpful

Works great and very user friendly.

Pros

User friendly. Very helpful with staff each day

Cons

Nothing I can truly think of. Takes a while to load at times.

Great system

Pros

I love the fact that you can check on a patient from anywhere!

Cons

The scheduling aspect took some time to get used to but with the new updates it's great!

We love Neo!

We have been using IDEXX Neo for about two and a half years and are overall very pleased with the product. The transition from our previous POS system was close to seamless and haven't experienced any major issues since switching.

Pros

There are several things that I love about IDEXX Neo. First, the ease of use with integrated training is great. We no longer have to pay for updated training. Second, the customer service is amazing. As the person in charge of calling when things go wrong it is very much appreciated to talk to helpful/nice customer support. Third, the continued improvement and growth is so nice. They are very open to receiving suggestions from clinics that use the software on a daily basis.

Cons

There are some things that Neo isn't capable of doing yet but the pros far outweigh these. A few of those things include automated callbacks, expired items report, integrated credit card processing and integrated time clock.

Easy to use

Neo allows us to easaily track patient records. Add outside files and upload consent forms. It allows us to keep everything in one simple area so things do not get lost. It allows to quickly print things clients need ex vaccine certificates and tracks vaccines history and prevention bought.

Pros

Neo is very easy to use. They have it set up to where anyone with simple instructions can navigate Neo and know what they are doing. If they need help there is a walk through option on the main screen. Tech support is quick and efficient when a problem does arrive. Neo is always making update to fit with growing needs.

Cons

Sometimes it is almost too simple. Reminders do not account for when multiple doses of prevention are bought. Wish there was a way to quickly print all invoices from a patient without doctors notes attached. As well as a way to easily e mail the entire pt record at one time through Neo.

Idexx Neo

Very easy to use. I like how it has a help window where you can rather quickly find a solution to your problem.

Pros

How easy it was to learn how to use, and how helpful customer support is.

Cons

Consultations don't automatically save after a certain amount of time.

Neo user for 2 years

Pros

Affordable. They are constantly making improvements and evolving the product. Cloud based software allow remote access. Unlimited terminal/users login at a time.

Cons

There are many kinks to work out. Inventory management isn't quite up to par yet, and there are often many steps/ clicks to execute transactions. Reporting needs improving.

Excellent Veterinary Practice Software

Pros

We were able to customize it to best fit our practice needs. Developers keep adding great features. Enhancements are real and prompt. Sales team is very supportive and are always there for you when help is needed.

Cons

Enhancements used to take a long time to be applied, but that totally change over the past few months. They now are real and prompt.

Intuitive and easy to set up and use.

Overall, I am really pleased with Neo. There are constant updates, some of which I did not realize were problems. New features are always being added. I would recommend it to anyone.

Pros

Neo was the easiest software program to set up and use that I reviewed. Just about everything is fairly intuitive and does not require a degree in programming to use. The files for your patients are as close to paper based as I have seen. You can easily adapt it to your practice and it integrates well with the reference lab. Working from anywhere with this cloud based system is also a lovely feature The customer service is great--you actually get to know all the staff and they remember you when you call. The boarding schedule is a great new feature that I set up in minutes for my specific kennel situation. I own a small, single doctor practice and do not regret choosing Neo as my PMS.

Cons

The few things that Neo is not capable of (yet):
Creating automatic call backs for appointments.
Integrated payment--although I think that this is in the works.

There are also instances where if a staff member marks a file ready to be paid, another person working on the file at the same time cannot save the information without backing out and going back into the file. I have lost a few files with this. It now warns you that someone else has it open.

1 year of Neo use

Pros

Ease of use
Customer support is great (online chat)
Don’t pay extra for phone calls. They answer online chat immediately.

Cons

No major negatives noted yet (in one year of use)

Continuing to evolve

average at first. we have worked it into our practice and theres no turning back now. We'll evolve as Neo evolves. although this wasnt the way it was supposed to be we have embraced NEO and are maximizing its potential

Pros

no server, cloud based is a no brainer. works pretty seemlessly with IDEXX lab diagnostics.

Cons

i think that it was over sold. the ceiling for this software is very high but they're not quite there yet. it's true that it evolves with regularity BUT each evolution/update ends up causing just as many snafu's as it solves. could have better production analytics and better inventory management

IDEXX Neo

Overall Neo has been a good fit for our practice, they are constantly updating the software and solving problems.

Pros

Affordable, easy to learn and use, cloud-based, integrates well with IDEXX BW machines and radiographs, easy to attach files

Cons

Doesn't integrate with other programs, even other IDEXX products, difficult use for hospitalized patients, charges for patient are not automatically sorted into different categories (like prescriptions, diets, etc)