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.
Perfect For
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 confirmationâideally 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 protectionâthrough deposits, cancellation policies, or SMS remindersâprotects 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.
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
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All plans include the features pet service businesses need most â no surprises on your bill.
Pet owners love booking grooming while we're closed. Our schedule is now 95% full every week.
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.
Related Solutions
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Further Reading
- G2: Appointment Scheduling Reviews â Peer-reviewed ratings of scheduling tools.
- SBA: Manage Your Business â Official U.S. Small Business Administration resource hub.
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