Comparing veterinary management software based on a displayed price often leads to misleading conclusions. GMVET1, published by Centravet, shows a monthly base that seems clear, but the actual budget depends on a dozen variables rarely detailed in commercial presentations. This article measures the gap between the entry price and operational cost, then analyzes field feedback on the features of the veterinary software.
GMVET1 Pricing in 2026: The Gap Between Base Price and Actual Budget
The official pricing grid dated October 31, 2025, applicable from March 1, 2026, sets the base at 64 euros excluding VAT per month for one veterinarian, one veterinary technician (ASV), and a single site with 1 GB of storage. This amount only covers a minimal scope.
Each extension alters the bill. The main additional items are billed separately, making any comparison based solely on the base price misleading.
| Item | Published Additional Cost (excl. VAT/month) |
|---|---|
| Additional Site | +25 euros |
| Additional Veterinarian | +28 euros |
| Site Support | +39 euros |
For a multi-site structure with three veterinarians, two sites, and support, the total monthly cost far exceeds double the displayed base. The 2026 grid also mentions rural modules and BLIs advertised as free, but options related to APIs, SMS, or data recovery services remain chargeable.
The base price does not reflect the actual budget of an active clinic. Before committing, one must reconstruct the complete scenario with each activated item. The reviews of GMVET1 published by practitioners confirm that this pricing granularity often surprises after the initial demonstration.
VetVoice and AI Scribe: What Integration Changes in GMVET
Since April 2026, GMVET integrates VetVoice, an AI scribe that automatically transcribes consultations into structured reports. The process relies on three steps: starting the recording at the beginning of the consultation, finishing and sending, then retrieving the report directly in the patient file.
The tool is presented as capable of understanding veterinary jargon and structuring notes according to customizable templates (follow-up, certificate, patient file). The data remains hosted in France, which is a significant point for compliance.
- Direct activation from the GMVET interface, without third-party installation or heavy training
- Time savings announced by the publisher: significant reduction in time spent on post-consultation writing
- Adaptable templates according to the type of act or document to be produced
This native integration distinguishes GMVET from competing solutions that require an external tool for dictation or transcription. The AI scribe works without leaving the management software, which reduces friction in the daily workflow.
Veterinary Multi-Site Management: Centralization and Operational Limits
GMVET1 centralizes all clinical and administrative data on a single interface accessible via a browser. For clinic networks, this means that an animal seen at one site can be consulted from any other establishment in the network, with its complete medical history.
The promise works on paper. In practice, several points deserve attention before deploying the software across multiple sites.
- Supplier integration via Centravet simplifies orders, but ties the software to the purchasing center structurally
- The basic storage (1 GB) is insufficient for a structure that manages medical imaging, which implies additional costs not visible in the standard grid
- The reversibility of data in case of software change is not always transparently documented
- Site-billed support pushes multi-clinic structures to arbitrate between support coverage and budget
A structure considering separating its management software from its purchasing center must evaluate the exit cost. Dependence on the Centravet ecosystem is a strategic parameter, not just technical.
Centravet Governance and Investment Capacity in GMVET1
The features of software are only valuable if the publisher has the necessary stability to maintain and evolve them. Centravet has experienced several documented governance movements between 2024 and 2025: resignation of a supervisory board member in January 2024, withdrawal of another in April 2025, and appointment of Christine Dumas as a new board member.
These changes, recorded in the business register, are not trivial for GMVET1 users. They signal a phase of reorganization that may affect development priorities, update timelines, or the quality of technical support.
At the same time, Centravet is strengthening its presence in public veterinary markets in 2025-2026. This commercial dynamic suggests a desire for expansion, but the ability to simultaneously serve public markets and existing users remains to be observed.
What to Monitor in the Coming Months
Current users and structures in the evaluation phase would benefit from monitoring two indicators: the frequency of functional updates of GMVET1 and the response times of technical support. A slowdown in either of these areas could indicate a reallocation of internal resources.
Choosing veterinary software commits a structure for several years. The actual price, dependence on the publisher’s ecosystem, and governance trajectory weigh as much as the list of features. For GMVET1, the 2026 pricing grid and the arrival of VetVoice renew the offering, but each clinic must reconstruct its own cost scenario before signing.