Updated Articles

  1. Clinical Notes

    Summary Clinical Notes can be added to the patient's record when adding treatment. There are two methods of adding clinical notes: The SOAP Method - History (subjective), Examination (objective), Diagnosis (assessment) & Plan. Personalised C...
  2. Creating Templates

    Summary Templates can be imported into Merlin as .docx files (Documents created through Microsoft Word). Once imported, these documents can then be used as a system template. Documents can be imported by any of the Document Template screen...
  3. Add a Code

    Summary Code items can be added through the 'Code Maintenance' screen for both stock and non-stock items. Merlin has pre-set defaults for what treatment types are stock versus non-stock. This can be viewed and managed within the Treatment Type...
  4. Diary Settings

    Summary Diary Settings can be accessed via: Administration > Settings and selecting the 'Diary' category. This page documents each setting. Details General: Start Hour The default start time for the availability screen when adding new ava...
  5. Available Integrations

    Summary Merlin facilities the integration with various third party providers to further enhance the user experience. Details This page documents the various available integrations. Dojo An online payment link service, through our partnership ...
  6. External Lab Request

    Summary VetXML Labs is used to communicate and exchange data for Lab results and Lab requests.  You can send a lab request to lab companies that are supported by Petios. Send a Lab Request to VetXML Once a lab request has been created, it can be ...
  7. Microchips

    Summary Microchip registrations can be completed via VetXML. Users can register a patient's microchip details and send information to the relevant company without filling out forms or details on the providers website. Details Register a...
  8. eClaims

    Summary VetXML eClaims allows a practice to communicate digitally to an insurance company and track the status of the claim once sent via Petios. Details  Creating an eClaim Preparation Before creating a claim, the patient will need t...
  9. Adding Patient Weights

    Summary A patient's weight can be added through the Patient Details screen, from any of the Day Lists, from the Treatment screen or the Reception screen. This functionality allows you to add a patient's weight to their treatment history ...
  10. 3.4 March 2026

    Merlin 3.4 includes additional patient monitoring with the introduction of BCS recording. It also includes increased visibility of VetXML submissions as well as a multitude of fixes to improve your Merlin experience. Enhancements Body Cond...

Looking for more information?

Head into our support portal page where you will find various ways you can reach our dedicated customer support team.

Discover more about MWI Animal Health
Meet your Merlin Product Consultant Team
Continuous CPD Learning with Vet Sphere Academy