What filing storage does a pet clinic or veterinary practice use?

Veterinary clinics maintain patient (pet) records, owner records, vaccine histories, treatment records, and controlled substance logs for each animal patient. A vertical filing cabinet organized alphabetically by owner last name, with each owner's folder containing records for all their pets, is a practical approach for small practices. AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) recommends keeping records for at least 3 years after the last visit; many states have specific requirements. DEA controlled substance records (for prescription medications) require stricter security — a locked, separate cabinet or safe for the controlled substance log is typically required. Transitioning to electronic records reduces physical filing significantly but doesn't eliminate original signed documents. FindOfficeFurniture.com — call 888-719-4960.