Veterinarians are often pressed for time, and writing thorough medical records can be exhausting especially when juggling multiple pets in a single appointment. Having a ready-to-use veterinary SOAP note example can be a total game changer.

If you’ve been hunting for a SOAP note template for vets that’s actually used in practice, you’re in the right place. Below, we’ll show you Dr. Katie’s Multi-Pet Template, a practical veterinary SOAP note example created by a practicing veterinarian.

What This Template Is (and Why It Matters)

The SOAP note (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) is a cornerstone of veterinary medical documentation. It ensures consistency in records and helps with communication between team members and specialists. It’s commonly used for:

• Annual Checkups
• Emergency exams
• Follow-up exams
• Multi-pet appointments (like the one featured here)

But not all SOAP templates are created equal. Many are too generic or fail to account for the realities of working in a fast-paced clinical setting. That’s where adaptive templates and real-world examples like Dr. Katie’s come in. They're built by vets, for vets, and designed to seamlessly integrate into your practice.

The Free Veterinary Template

Here’s a sneak peek at Dr. Katie’s Multi-Pet SOAP Template, a ready-to-use option for efficient, high-quality multi-pet documentation.

Download the PDF Template

Download PDF Version of Dr. Katie’s Veterinary SOAP Note Example

(Print-ready and easy to fill out!)

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Template Breakdown

Let’s break down Dr. Katie’s Multi-Pet Template step-by-step so you can see how it works and how to adapt it to your workflow. Find an example of what the note will look like after an exam below.

1. Subjective (S)

Any subjective information relevant to the patient's case, including presenting complaints, current symptoms, previous medical history, diet, etc.

Example: Luna, a two-year-old spayed female golden retriever is presented today for a wellness exam. Her energy level has slightly decreased, she is otherwise acting normally. No vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, or sneezing. She takes Simperica Trio monthly and eat Royal Canin Dry.

2. Objective (O)

The conclusion of all relevant details, observations, and objective findings.

Example: Luna: BCS 5 out of 9, healthy ears, healthy teeth, clear lungs, etc. Rango: BCS 5 out of 9, healthy ears, clear eyes, healthy teeth, etc.

3. Assessment (A)

What are the recommendations and agreed-upon treatment plans, including next steps.

Example: Both pets healthy, no concerns at this time.

4. Plan (P)

What you’re going to do or recommend.

Example: Luna: 4DX test completed, 6 doses of Trio prescribed. Follow-up annual wellness exam and 3-year rabies and DHPP next year. Rango: Follow-up annual wellness exam and 3-year rabies and FVRCP next year.

Let Scribenote Handle the SOAP for You

Tired of manually writing notes for every appointment? Templates can help, but what if those templates could be filled out automatically for you and all you had to do was click a button? Let Scribenote help you with that. With adaptive templates, Scribenote can automatically generate notes based on your appointment recording or verbal summary customized to your exact preferences.

Scribenote Workflow:

Record → Review → Done.

Dr. Katie’s Multi-Pet Template is one of our most popular default adaptive templates. When you sign up for Scribenote, you can:

• Use this exact template and many more!
• Customize it to make it your own
• Have Scribenote auto-magically fill it out using your recording

If you're looking for a veterinary SOAP note example that’s practical, proven, and already being used in real clinics, Dr. Katie’s Multi-Pet Template is a must-try. Whether you're new to SOAP or just want to streamline your multi-pet notes, this SOAP note template for vets makes charting faster, easier, and more consistent.

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Sign up for Scribenote here.