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Head-to-head · Pet Care Software

Covetrus Pulse vs VETport

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Covetrus Pulse #5 in Pet Care Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Covetrus
VETport #7 in Pet Care Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit VETport

Covetrus Pulse leads on 0 checks, VETport on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCovetrus Pulse · 8.5/10
  • Free trialonly VETport

Covetrus Pulse scores higher on our rubric for pet care software: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Covetrus Pulse is the better fit for clinics wanting Covetrus-connected practice workflows. VETport is the better fit for clinics needing telemedicine with core practice tools.

  • Covetrus Pulse fits best

    Clinics wanting Covetrus-connected practice workflows

  • VETport fits best

    Clinics needing telemedicine with core practice tools

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Side by side

Feature Covetrus Pulse 8.5/10 Visit ↗ VETport 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #5 in Pet Care Software #7 in Pet Care Software
Best for Clinics wanting Covetrus-connected practice workflows Clinics needing telemedicine with core practice tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs Email, Live chat, Phone
Integrations 250+ integrations 30+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Covetrus Pulse 0/5 · VETport 0/5
Online booking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Client portal Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automated reminders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Payment processing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile access Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines medical records, care plans, prescriptions and payments
  • Supports booking and reminders through Covetrus Comms
  • Connects with 250 listed integrations, including Covetrus products
  • Combines telemedicine with medical records and appointment scheduling.
  • Supports online booking, recurring appointments and email + SMS reminders.
  • Connects with 30 integrations across labs, payments and other services.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting sales and requesting a demo
  • The listed platform is web only
  • Scheduling, reminders and telemedicine are tied to Covetrus Comms
  • Pricing requires a customized quote rather than showing recurring plan prices.
  • No free plan; the trial is limited to 30 days.
  • Web-only access may not suit teams seeking a desktop or mobile app.
Our verdict

Covetrus Pulse brings clinical and administrative workflows together in a cloud-based veterinary operating system. It is aimed at practices that want electronic medical records alongside scheduling, client communications, prescriptions,…

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VETport is cloud-based veterinary practice management software for general, mixed-animal, equine, specialty, mobile, university and multi-location practices. Its scope extends from solo clinics to enterprise organizations, with appointment…

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  1. Covetrus PulsePet Care Software 8.5Pricing on request
  2. VETportPet Care Software 8.3Pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Covetrus Pulse — where it wins

    • Combines medical records, care plans, prescriptions and payments
    • Supports booking and reminders through Covetrus Comms
    • Connects with 250 listed integrations, including Covetrus products

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales and requesting a demo
    • The listed platform is web only
    • Scheduling, reminders and telemedicine are tied to Covetrus Comms

  • VETport — where it wins

    • Combines telemedicine with medical records and appointment scheduling.
    • Supports online booking, recurring appointments and email + SMS reminders.
    • Connects with 30 integrations across labs, payments and other services.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a customized quote rather than showing recurring plan prices.
    • No free plan; the trial is limited to 30 days.
    • Web-only access may not suit teams seeking a desktop or mobile app.
  • Covetrus Pulse8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    Connected clinical and administrative workflows for veterinary practices.

    Visit CovetrusFull verdict →
  • VETport8.3/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

    A web-based clinic system pairing telemedicine with records, scheduling and operations.

    Visit VETportFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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