After you activate text messaging, you can use Vello to send text messages to clients and receive text messages back. And Vello can use text messages to send appointment reminders and medical service reminders.

1. Open Vello from your PIMS.
   Note: If you use Cornerstone, sign in to mycornerstone.idexx.com to get access to Vello.
2. In the left sidebar, select Text Messages.
   
   Vello shows a Text Messages screen.
3. Set Text Messages to Enable.
   
4. Select Publish Changes.