VCA Messenger

VCA Messenger

by VCA ANTECH Inc

27 ratings
27 reviews

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 28, 2014
  • October 28, 2022
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This app enables veterinary hospital staff to securely message clients via SMS about their pet's health. It allows for easy client searching, communication through a virtual number, and sharing of photos and videos.

Client search by name, pet, or chart number
Virtual phone number for client communication
Send photos and videos to clients
Secure 1-to-1 messaging
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What's New in VCA Messenger

4.6.5

October 28, 2022

What's New: • Bug fixes • Performance improvements

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User reviews

App hangs up for minutes to hours after using once

I am able to log in and send messages once, then if I leave the app and come back, it will not open again for minutes to hours. This is supposed to be a convenience for us and clients? I think not.

Not sure how to use

How do I login to use this app? It says it should allow the patients to communicate with the provider and receive pictures. It asks for an email to login but nothing to create an account. When I try to access the app it says I need some mars-group.okta account

Helpful app, but could use some updates

It’s a very helpful app to communicate with clients on the go. I appreciate the function of virtual number, regardless of texting or phone calls to ensure privacy. However, the app often is slow and frequently crashes. Also, I have a suggestion. Please make the “Do Not Disturb” setting to allow PM time to AM time (ie do not disturb after 10pm to 8am). It’s not very useful with the do not disturb function to only work during the day.
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DVM

This app is horrible. Not only does it freeze and you can’t load it it just keeps spinning and spinning but you constantly have to remove it and reload it it’s ridiculous. There’s no other app on my phone that has this problem. EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING!!!!

Very glitchy

Very glitchy. If I open it once it will freeze and won’t open again until I delete and reload it. So I end up having to do this multiple times a day. And clients probably wonder why I’m not replying to them. Also wrongly displays when messages are sent (most messages show ‘Yesterday’ after a few hours). When it works like it should it’s great, but that’s not very often.
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FAQ

What does VCA Messenger do?

VCA Messenger is a messaging application designed for veterinary hospital staff. It facilitates easy and secure communication with clients via SMS regarding their pet's healthcare and well-being.

What are the key features of VCA Messenger?

Key features include the ability to quickly search for clients by name, pet name, or chart number. It also allows staff to send and receive texts using a virtual phone number, protecting their personal contact information, and enables the sharing of photos and videos with clients.

Is VCA Messenger free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is listed as free. There are no indications of subscription fees, paid downloads, or in-app purchases.

Who is the target audience for VCA Messenger?

The app is intended for use by veterinary hospital staff. It is designed to streamline communication between veterinary professionals and pet owners about animal health matters.

How does VCA Messenger protect my personal phone number?

VCA Messenger uses a virtual phone number for all communications with clients. This ensures that your personal phone number is not shared, maintaining privacy and professionalism when discussing pet health.