🐕
Appointment Booking

Appointment Booking for Pet Services

Happy Pets, Happy Owners

Professional booking for pet grooming, boarding, and daycare. Pet owners book while you care for their furry friends.

73%
of pet owners prefer online booking
40%
more bookings with 24/7 access
35%
reduction in phone calls

Perfect For

Pet grooming salonsDog boarding facilitiesPet daycare centersDog walking servicesMobile pet groomers

Why Pet Service Businesses Choose SchedulingKit

Grooming Booking

Pet owners schedule grooming online.

Boarding Calendar

Real-time availability for stays.

Pet Profiles

Track breed, size, needs.

Automated Reminders

Reduce no-shows.

Features Built for Pet Service Businesses

Service menu

Baths, cuts, nails, teeth

Breed pricing

Size-based rates

Boarding availability

Calendar for overnight stays

Daycare booking

Daily or hourly care

Vaccination records

Track pet health requirements

Multi-pet booking

Book several pets together

How Appointment Booking Works for Pet Service Businesses

Appointment booking for pet service businesses involves more than just picking a time slot. Clients expect a seamless flow from discovering your availability to receiving a confirmation—ideally without making a phone call. A well-designed booking system handles service selection, staff assignment, buffer time between sessions, and automatic reminders in a single workflow.

The biggest friction point for pet service businesses is the back-and-forth. When clients email or call to schedule, you lose time negotiating availability and risk double-bookings. Online appointment booking eliminates this entirely: clients see real-time availability, choose the service they need, and confirm instantly. You reclaim hours every week that were previously spent on administrative coordination.

Beyond scheduling, the booking flow itself is a client experience touchpoint. Collecting intake information, sending branded confirmation emails, and delivering timely reminders all shape how professional your pet service businesses business appears. Automated no-show protection—through deposits, cancellation policies, or SMS reminders—protects your revenue while respecting your clients' time.

Common Use Cases

Grooming appointments

Baths, haircuts, nail trims

Boarding reservations

Overnight and vacation stays

Daycare booking

Daily pet care

Special services

Dental, spa treatments

How SchedulingKit Compares

See how SchedulingKit compares to popular booking solutions for pet service businesses.

Recommended

SchedulingKit

  • Free plan with unlimited bookings
  • Calendar sync & reminders included
  • Payment collection on free plan
  • No credit card required

Calendly

  • Free plan (1 event type only)
  • Paid plans from $10/seat/month
  • No payments on free plan
  • Best for meetings & sales calls

Acuity

  • No free plan available
  • Starts at $16/month
  • Good for service businesses
  • Owned by Squarespace

All plans include the features pet service businesses need most — no surprises on your bill.

“
Pet owners love booking grooming while we're closed. Our schedule is now 95% full every week.
S
SchedulingKit User
Owner

Frequently Asked Questions

Can owners book multiple pets?

Yes! Multi-pet families book all their pets in one session.

How do you handle different breeds?

Breed-based pricing adjusts rates by size and coat type.

Can we track vaccination requirements?

Absolutely. Vaccination records ensure pets meet health requirements.

Boarding and grooming in one system?

Yes. One platform for all your pet services.

Further Reading

Ready to Transform Your Booking?

Pet Service Businesses businesses book smarter with SchedulingKit

Free forever plan available • No credit card required