The Scribe Will See You Now: 5 Smart Ways to Bring AI into Your Exam Room
0.5 CE Credit Hour / Kathleen Allison-Black, DVM
Kathleen Allison-Black, DVM
Dr. Kate Allison is a veterinarian, writer, and unapologetic data nerd with more than two decades of experience across emergency and critical care, shelter medicine, and general practice. Her work sits at the intersection of medicine, tech, and public health—where the algorithms meet the animals.
Known internationally for her leadership in zoonotic disease and outbreak response, Dr. Allison has become a leading voice in the veterinary conversation around emerging threats—most recently, the evolving risk of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1) in companion animals, particularly cats. She lectures nationally on infectious disease preparedness, the use of AI in veterinary medicine, and building smarter communication and workflow systems for clinics and shelters.
Whether she’s helping a shelter build an outbreak protocol or teaching practitioners how to make peace with their PIMS data, her through-line is always the same: clarity, compassion, and evidence-based action. She’s also the creator of Pawgorithms, a Substack dedicated to practical, algorithm-driven approaches to modern veterinary medicine, and is currently developing AIpowered tools for disease surveillance and clinical decision support
Overview:
Imagine finishing your appointments without the dread of a documentation backlog. AI scribes are stepping up as the newest (and least judgmental) member of your care team—ready to capture details, streamline records, and give you back your evenings. In this session, we’ll explore practical ways to implement AI scribes that enhance accuracy, reduce burnout, and strengthen client communication. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to make AI your most reliable notetaker yet.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Explain how AI scribes function and their role in improving clinical documentation efficiency.
- Identify key benefits and potential limitations of implementing AI scribes in veterinary practice.
- Demonstrate strategies to integrate AI scribes effectively into daily workflows while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
- Evaluate how AI scribes can enhance client communication, reduce administrative load, and improve staff satisfaction.
- Develop an implementation plan for adopting AI scribe technology that aligns with their clinic’s needs and culture.
This course is RACE-approved for 0.5 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
