Veterinary medicine moves fast, and it’s only getting more complex. Between curveball cases, rising client expectations, and an endless flood of new information, it’s easy to feel like you’re always catching up. In times like these, having trusted support to turn to matters more than ever.
That’s why we built Standards of Care (formerly Plumb’s Pro). It’s the expert-written, peer-reviewed backup you can count on to help you navigate any case from diagnosis to discharge.
Wondering what Standards is, how it compares to Plumb’s, or whether it’s a fit for your practice? Here are the questions we hear most often from veterinarians considering a subscription to Standards of Care.
1. What is Standards of Care, exactly?
Standards of Care is a clinical decision support tool built for real-world veterinary practice.
On one app and website, Standards brings together all the essential, expert-written clinical information you need to make decisions for the patient in front of you—including the drug information you trust in Plumb’s. It helps you navigate everything from differentials and diagnostics to treatment planning and client communication.
Whether you’re a seasoned general practitioner, a new grad finding your footing, or an emergency clinician juggling critical cases, Standards is built to help you make informed, confident decisions without slowing down or scrolling through forums.
2. How does Standards of Care compare to Plumb’s?
Plumb’s has long been the go-to for veterinary drugs and dosing details. Standards includes all the prescribing support you know and trust from Plumb’s in addition to continually updated clinical guidance on diagnostics, treatment planning, and more.
Here’s how they compare:
| Feature | Plumb’s | Standards of Care |
| Continually updated peer-reviewed information written by experts (not AI) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Access from any internet-connected device | ✔ | ✔ |
| Full drug reference covering dosages, adverse effects, and more on 800+ drugs | ✔ | ✔ |
| Animal-specific drug interaction checker | ✔ | ✔ |
| Shareable drug handouts (in English and Spanish) and drug administration guides | ✔ | ✔ |
| Clinical monographs for hundreds of clinical conditions and signs | ✔ | |
| Diagnostic and management algorithms for step-by-step case support | ✔ | |
| Differential diagnosis lists for clinical signs and lab findings | ✔ | |
| Client handouts on clinical signs, diagnoses, procedures, and more | ✔ | |
| Clear, step-by-step guidance with high-quality images for common and advanced procedures | ✔ |
3. Who is Standards of Care for and how does it work?
Standards is designed to support anyone involved in clinical decision-making—from general practitioners and emergency clinicians to specialists and the rest of the veterinary team.
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That could mean pulling up an algorithm on the fly for a crashing patient or checking the latest treatment guidance for a blocked cat in the ER. In general practice, it could look like walking through a pancreatitis workup, sending home a client handout on osteoarthritis, or brushing up on differentials for exercise intolerance.
For other members of the veterinary team, it might mean reviewing drug details, preparing diagnostics, or reinforcing a client conversation with clear, consistent guidance. No matter your role, Standards provides practical support when you need it.
4. Will Standards of Care actually help me with everyday cases?
Absolutely. Standards is built specifically to support the real-life cases you manage every day.
When you have a middle-aged dog with vague GI signs and a worried client on a budget, Standards helps you narrow your differentials, prioritize diagnostics, and tailor your treatment plan to both the patient’s needs and the client’s reality.
Standards supports the kinds of decisions you make all day long—like when to rerun bloodwork, which diagnostics to prioritize with limited funds, and whether it’s safe to add a new medication to what the patient is already taking.
5. Can I trust the content in Standards of Care?
Yes—and that’s exactly why veterinarians turn to Standards.
The diagnostic and treatment information in Standards is written by experienced practicing veterinarians and board-certified veterinary specialists—not compiled with AI—and vetted through a blinded peer-review process to ensure accuracy.
It’s developed through the same exacting editorial process that has shaped Clinician’s Brief, with an uncompromising commitment to medical integrity and clinical relevance.
Even the client handouts are reviewed by both veterinarians and pet owners to ensure they’re accurate, helpful, and easy to understand.
And unlike a textbook that’s outdated the moment it’s printed—or an online search that leaves you second-guessing—Standards is continually updated. There’s no guessing, no Googling, and no flipping through PDFs from five years ago.
6. How do I get started or switch from Plumb’s?
Getting started is easy. If you already subscribe to Plumb’s, you can upgrade to Standards of Care in just a few clicks.
- Sign in at app.plumbs.com.
- Go to Subscription Details.
- Click Upgrade to Standards.
Any remaining time you have left on your Plumb’s subscription will automatically be credited toward your Standards subscription.
Not subscribed to Plumb’s?
You can watch a demo of Standards and subscribe when you’re ready.
Plans are available for individuals and teams, and pricing is designed to fit a variety of practice types and needs.
Curious about practice-wide access for your team? Let’s chat.
Bonus Q: Why is it called Standards of Care?
The name Standards of Care reflects the heart of what we’re aiming to do: provide trusted, clinically sound guidance to support the real-life decisions you make every day in practice.
But don’t let the name fool you. It’s not about rigid protocols or one-size-fits-all rules. It’s about helping you navigate the gray areas of medicine with confidence, clarity, and flexibility.
Ready to see it in action?
Standards of Care is here to help you feel more prepared, more confident, and a little less alone, no matter what walks through the door.