Read about the basics of Vello and how to use it.

Getting started

Read about Vello features for automatic reminders and messaging.

Reminders and messaging

Read about Vello features for online scheduling, online access to pet information, and more.

Vello: Online access for clients

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Make it easy for clients to get access to recommended medical services for their pets.

Recommended care

Prescription refill requests

Vello has dedicated features for client surveys and survey reports.

Vello surveys

Read how to configure and activate Vello features.

Configuration

Vello release notes

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Get access to Vello configuration settings from Neo

To use some Vello features and functions, you must have the necessary user account permissions in Neo.

User account permissions for Neo and Vello

Vello is compatible with branches in Neo.

Vello and Neo branches

Vello for Neo

If your practice uses Cornerstone, read about how to get access to Vello features and functions.

Cornerstone only: Access to Vello

Read about how to use Vello with Cornerstone.

Vello for Cornerstone

Read about the Direct Booking beta feature for Vello.

Vello Direct Booking

Get access to documentation for Vello beta features.

Vello beta features

If you are a pet owner, read about how to use Vello.

For pet owners

Read about new documentation that is available in the Knowledge Center and changes to published documentation.

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