Head-to-head · Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software
EasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics vs Shepherd
EasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics leads on 0 checks, Shepherd on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics · 8.6/10
- Free planonly EasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics
- Free trialonly EasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics
- Most featuresEasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics · 3 of 3
EasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics scores higher on our rubric for veterinary appointment scheduling software: 8.6 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
On booking channels, Shepherd gives you Client portal where EasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics offers Website. On mobile apps, EasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics gives you Ios + android where Shepherd offers None.
EasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics is the better fit for budget-conscious veterinary clinics. Shepherd is the better fit for clinics wanting core scheduling plus AI notes.
- EasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics fits best
Budget-conscious veterinary clinics
- Shepherd fits best
Clinics wanting core scheduling plus AI notes
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Side by side
| Feature | EasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Shepherd 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software | #5 in Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software |
| Best for | Budget-conscious veterinary clinics | Clinics wanting core scheduling plus AI notes |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $8.33/mo | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 | Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, PCI DSS | SOC 2, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 3,000+ integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features EasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics 3/3 · Shepherd 1/3 | ||
| Telehealth | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Recurring appointments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Calendar sync | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Booking channels | Website | Client portal |
| Reminder channels | Email + sms | Email + sms |
| Mobile apps | Ios + android | None |
| Included staff accounts | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | EasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics is a cloud-based booking and practice-management platform from EasyWeek GmbH. It is designed for veterinary clinics that need online appointment booking alongside pet medical record tracking, staff… Read the review → |
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,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
EasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics — where it wins
- Free plan plus a $8.33 monthly Pro tier
- Combines booking, pet records, reminders, telehealth, and payments
- Web, iOS, Android, and broad calendar and workflow integrations
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan includes essential features only
- Website is the stated booking channel
- The Pro plan is billed monthly rather than offered as a listed one-time tier
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
- EasyWeek for Veterinary Clinics8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad, low-cost scheduling platform for clinics that need records, reminders, and payments.
Visit EasyWeekFull 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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