Vet Triage Assistant

After a stressful vet visit with my sick cat, I built a triage app for vet clinics. It helps pet owners get guidance fast and lets vets quickly see and prioritize incoming cases - all in one place.

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Inspiration

A while back, my cat got sick, and getting her veterinary care turned into a frustrating experience. The clinic had no online system, the phone line was constantly busy, and I had no way of knowing how urgent her symptoms were. We waited far too long, something that could’ve been avoided with a smarter system.

That experience made me realize that while hospitals have advanced triage tools, many veterinary clinics still operate with pen and paper or outdated software. I decided to build something to help change that - a digital triage assistant designed specifically for vets.

What it does

Vet Triage Assistant is a simple web app that streamlines the check-in and triage process at veterinary clinics.

For pet owners: You can submit your pet's symptoms through a form or speak directly with an AI voice assistant powered by ElevenLabs. Based on what you share, the system gives guidance on the urgency of your pet’s condition while you wait for a callback.

For veterinary staff: All submissions are displayed in a single dashboard. Each case includes symptom details and an urgency flag, allowing clinics to prioritize and schedule care more efficiently.

How we built it

We built the app fully using no-code tools:

Frontend: built using Bolt.new, which generated all of our code. Database: Supabase is our database, where we store pet records. Backend logic: runs using Supabase Edge Functions. Conversational AI: ElevenLabs Agent which is configured to extract key information and do a call back to Supabase Edge Functions to record extracted data. Deployment: The app is live on Netlify. Domain: Registered and managed through IONOS.

Challenges we ran into

The biggest challenge was scope creep. We had a lot of good ideas: automated callbacks, symptom clustering, multi-clinic dashboards, but limited time. We had to stay focused and keep the MVP simple, even when it was tempting to add more.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

  • Delivered a working AI-powered triage assistant with no traditional coding.
  • Created a voice interface using ElevenLabs that feels natural and helpful.
  • Made something genuinely useful that could improve care for pets and reduce stress for their owners.

What we learned

We learned that building a full-featured, AI-enhanced web app is now surprisingly accessible. Tools like Bolt.new, Supabase, and ElevenLabs make it possible to go from idea to a working product in days, even without strong coding skills.

What's next for Vet Triage Assistant

We’re planning to demo the app to local veterinary clinics and gather real-world feedback. Based on that, our next goals are:

  • Automate callbacks using AI agents
  • Add multilingual support
  • Offer custom clinic branding

Built With

  • bolt.new
  • elevenlabs
  • ionos
  • netlify
  • supabase
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