35 ChatGPT Prompts for Veterinarians: Client Communication, Medical Records, and Practice Management You diagnosed the problem in 8 minutes. Writing the discharge instructions, calling the client, documenting the case, and responding to the follow-up messages took 45. Veterinarians spend an estimated 30–40% of their clinical day on documentation and client communication — discharge instructions, medical notes, client education materials, referral letters, and follow-up communications. In small animal practice, the administrative load is heavier than ever as client expectations for clear, written communication have increased. ChatGPT doesn't practice veterinary medicine. It doesn't replace clinical judgment, diagnosis, or the physical examination. But it handles the writing tasks that consume disproportionate time for every clinical outcome.…