Checking a patient in is an optional step. It is typically used when a receptionist handles check-ins before the veterinarian begins the consultation. When a veterinarian handles the check-in process and begins the consultation directly, the check-in step can be skipped.
If the patient's information is already saved in Vetera, the easiest way to check the patient in without an appointment is to start from the patient's page:
On the patient's page, select + Create new > Consultation.
On the Consultation details page, add the appointment details.
Select Check in patient.
The patient is checked in and the appointment status changes to 'Checked in'.