3.18. Secondary Owners

Sharing the pet parent love: how to handle multiple owners for one patient

Each pet should have one primary owner assigned to their account, with the secondary owner’s name added in the animal’s notes section for reference only. This ensures that the veterinary record, which is a legal document, remains tied to a single primary owner. While the secondary owner can be noted in the appointment details (e.g., “husband Dave is picking up”).

Note: that this information will not be searchable. This method helps maintain accurate records while still allowing you to track both owners. The secondary owner’s information is for reference purposes only and is not legally tied to the record.