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Head-to-head · Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software

ezyVet vs Shepherd

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score ezyVet #3 in Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software 8.5/10 Paid ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit ezyVet
Shepherd #5 in Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Shepherd

ezyVet 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 scoreezyVet · 8.5/10
  • Most featuresezyVet · 3 of 3

ezyVet scores higher on our rubric for veterinary appointment scheduling software: 8.5 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #5.

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

ezyVet is the better fit for established practices needing broad platform coverage. Shepherd is the better fit for clinics wanting core scheduling plus AI notes.

  • ezyVet fits best

    Established practices needing broad platform coverage

  • Shepherd fits best

    Clinics wanting core scheduling plus AI notes

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Side by side

Feature ezyVet 8.5/10 Visit ↗ Shepherd 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.2
Ranking #3 in Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software #5 in Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for Established practices needing broad platform coverage Clinics wanting core scheduling plus AI notes
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $199/mo Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Live chat, Docs
Integrations 100+ integrations 7 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ezyVet 3/3 · Shepherd 1/3
Telehealth ✓ (best) 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
  • Online booking, recurring appointments, and automated email and SMS reminders
  • Clinical records, billing capture, inventory, and operational reporting
  • API access, diagnostic integrations, Zoom, and iOS and Android mobile workflows
  • 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
  • Starts at $199 per month for the Starting package
  • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of appointment-only practices
  • Advanced capabilities sit within a larger practice management system
  • 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

ezyVet is a cloud-based veterinary practice information management system for general, emergency, specialty, university, and corporate practices. Its scheduling tools cover real-time calendar bookings, website and client-portal 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. ezyVetVeterinary Appointment Scheduling Software 8.5Paid
  2. ShepherdVeterinary Appointment Scheduling Software 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ezyVet — where it wins

    • Online booking, recurring appointments, and automated email and SMS reminders
    • Clinical records, billing capture, inventory, and operational reporting
    • API access, diagnostic integrations, Zoom, and iOS and Android mobile workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $199 per month for the Starting package
    • Its broad scope may exceed the needs of appointment-only practices
    • Advanced capabilities sit within a larger practice management system

  • 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
  • ezyVet8.5/10 · Paid

    A broad veterinary operations platform for practices that need scheduling plus clinical workflows.

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  • 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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