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Head-to-head · Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software

DaySmart Vet vs Shepherd

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score DaySmart Vet #4 in Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software 8.4/10 From $123/mo ✓ 2 of 3 features Visit DaySmart Vet
Shepherd #5 in Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Shepherd

DaySmart Vet leads on 0 checks, Shepherd on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDaySmart Vet · 8.4/10
  • Most featuresDaySmart Vet · 2 of 3

DaySmart Vet scores higher on our rubric for veterinary appointment scheduling software: 8.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

On booking channels, DaySmart Vet gives you Website + client portal where Shepherd offers Client portal. On mobile apps, DaySmart Vet gives you Ios + android where Shepherd offers None.

DaySmart Vet is the better fit for established clinics wanting full practice management. Shepherd is the better fit for clinics wanting core scheduling plus AI notes.

  • DaySmart Vet fits best

    Established clinics wanting full practice management

  • Shepherd fits best

    Clinics wanting core scheduling plus AI notes

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Side by side

Feature DaySmart Vet 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Shepherd 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.2
Ranking #4 in Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software #5 in Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Established clinics wanting full practice management Clinics wanting core scheduling plus AI notes
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 Live chat, Docs
Integrations 40+ integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features DaySmart Vet 2/3 · Shepherd 1/3
Telehealth Not checked yet Not checked yet
Recurring appointments ✓ ✓
Calendar sync ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Booking channels Website + client portal Client portal
Reminder channels Email + sms Email + sms
Mobile apps Ios + android None
Included staff accounts Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines scheduling, records, payments, inventory, and reporting
  • Supports website and client-portal booking with email and SMS reminders
  • Offers mobile apps, client texting, and AI SOAP dictation
  • Online portal booking, recurring appointments and automated email and SMS reminders
  • Combines records, messaging, payments, forms, inventory and reporting
  • AI-assisted SOAP capture and clinical decision support support veterinary workflows
Cons
  • The published starting price is $123 per month
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of scheduling-only practices
  • Some workflows depend on integrations with listed veterinary services
  • Standard subscription prices and plan tiers are not published
  • No mobile apps; access is through a web browser
  • Integration coverage is limited to a defined list of partners
Our verdict

DaySmart Vet is cloud-based veterinary practice management software for veterinary clinics, hospitals, mobile practices, and multi-location teams. It brings appointment scheduling and calendar management together with online booking,…

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Shepherd is cloud-based veterinary practice management software for general-practice, mobile, hybrid and multi-location teams. Its scheduling tools cover appointment creation and rescheduling, recurring appointments, client portal booking,…

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  1. DaySmart VetVeterinary Appointment Scheduling Software 8.4From $123/mo
  2. ShepherdVeterinary Appointment Scheduling Software 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • DaySmart Vet — where it wins

    • Combines scheduling, records, payments, inventory, and reporting
    • Supports website and client-portal booking with email and SMS reminders
    • Offers mobile apps, client texting, and AI SOAP dictation

    Where it doesn't

    • The published starting price is $123 per month
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of scheduling-only practices
    • Some workflows depend on integrations with listed veterinary services

  • Shepherd — where it wins

    • Online portal booking, recurring appointments and automated email and SMS reminders
    • Combines records, messaging, payments, forms, inventory and reporting
    • AI-assisted SOAP capture and clinical decision support support veterinary workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Standard subscription prices and plan tiers are not published
    • No mobile apps; access is through a web browser
    • Integration coverage is limited to a defined list of partners
  • DaySmart Vet8.4/10 · From $123/mo

    A full practice-management platform for clinics that need scheduling plus clinical and business tools.

    Visit DaySmart VetFull verdict →
  • Shepherd8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad veterinary practice suite for clinics that want scheduling and AI notes in one browser-based system.

    Visit ShepherdFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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