DaySmart Vet vs Covetrus Pulse

DaySmart Vet8.9Visit Covetrus Pulse8.5Visit

Higher score DaySmart Vet #1 in Pet Care Software 8.9/10 From $123/mo ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit DaySmart Vet

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Covetrus Pulse #5 in Pet Care Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Covetrus

• DaySmart Vet fits best

  Veterinary clinics seeking an all-in-one practice system

• Covetrus Pulse fits best

  Clinics wanting Covetrus-connected practice workflows

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Side by side

Feature	DaySmart Vet 8.9/10 Visit ↗	Covetrus Pulse 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.9	8.5
Ranking	#1 in Pet Care Software	#5 in Pet Care Software
Best for	Veterinary clinics seeking an all-in-one practice system	Clinics wanting Covetrus-connected practice workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$123/mo	Pricing on request
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone · 24/7	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Docs
Integrations	40+ integrations	250+ integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DaySmart Vet 0/5 · Covetrus Pulse 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 scheduling, records, SOAP notes, payments, inventory and reporting Offers online booking, reminders and recurring appointments Includes a PetCare app, AI SOAP dictation and 24/7 support	Combines medical records, care plans, prescriptions and payments Supports booking and reminders through Covetrus Comms Connects with 250 listed integrations, including Covetrus products
Cons	Starts at $123 per month, which may not suit price-sensitive practices The published starting price does not identify named plan tiers Its wide range of clinic workflows may exceed the needs of scheduling-only practices	Pricing requires contacting sales and requesting a demo The listed platform is web only Scheduling, reminders and telemedicine are tied to Covetrus Comms
Our verdict	DaySmart Vet brings appointment scheduling, patient records, SOAP notes, payments, inventory, reporting and client communication into a cloud-based system for veterinary clinics, hospitals, mobile practices and multi-location teams. It… Read the review →	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,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• DaySmart Vet — where it wins

  • Combines scheduling, records, SOAP notes, payments, inventory and reporting
  • Offers online booking, reminders and recurring appointments
  • Includes a PetCare app, AI SOAP dictation and 24/7 support

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $123 per month, which may not suit price-sensitive practices
  • The published starting price does not identify named plan tiers
  • Its wide range of clinic workflows may exceed the needs of scheduling-only practices

• 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

• DaySmart Vet8.9/10 · From $123/mo

  A broad clinic management system starting at $123 per month, with web and mobile access.

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• Covetrus Pulse8.5/10 · Pricing on request

  Connected clinical and administrative workflows for veterinary practices.

  Visit CovetrusFull verdict →