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Appointment Booking

Appointment Booking for Veterinary Practices

Better Pet Care, Less Phone Chaos

Professional appointment booking for veterinarians. Pet owners self-schedule while you focus on animal health.

71%
of pet owners want online booking
40%
reduction in phone traffic
35%
decrease in no-shows

Perfect For

General veterinary practicesPet hospitalsMobile veterinariansSpecialty veterinariansEmergency animal clinics

Why Veterinary Practices Choose SchedulingKit

Pet Owner Booking

Schedule appointments 24/7.

Pet Profiles

Track patient history by pet.

Vaccination Reminders

Automatic recall for vaccines.

Emergency Slots

Prioritize urgent cases.

Features Built for Veterinary Practices

Appointment types

Wellness, sick, surgery, vaccines

Multi-pet booking

Schedule multiple pets together

Pet records

Owners view vaccination status

Provider selection

Choose preferred veterinarian

Emergency booking

After-hours urgent options

Breed accommodations

Larger breed slot times

How Appointment Booking Works for Veterinary Practices

Appointment booking for veterinary practices 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 veterinary practices 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 veterinary practices business appears. Automated no-show protection—through deposits, cancellation policies, or SMS reminders—protects your revenue while respecting your clients' time.

Common Use Cases

Wellness exams

Annual checkups and physicals

Vaccinations

Scheduled vaccine appointments

Sick visits

Illness and injury care

Surgeries

Spay, neuter, and procedures

How SchedulingKit Compares

See how SchedulingKit compares to popular booking solutions for veterinary practices.

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 veterinary practices need most — no surprises on your bill.

“
Pet owners love booking online. We see 25% more patients with the same staff because we're not on the phone all day.
S
SchedulingKit User
Practice Owner

Frequently Asked Questions

Can owners book multiple pets?

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

How do vaccine reminders work?

Automatic reminders when vaccinations are due based on pet records.

Can we reserve emergency slots?

Absolutely. Block same-day availability for urgent cases.

Does it work with our practice software?

We offer integrations with major veterinary management systems.

Further Reading

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