Shepherd vs Provet Cloud

Shepherd8.2Visit Provet Cloud8.0Visit

Higher score Shepherd #5 in Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Shepherd

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Provet Cloud #7 in Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software 8.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Provet Cloud

• Shepherd fits best

  Clinics wanting core scheduling plus AI notes

• Provet Cloud fits best

  Clinics needing compliance and enterprise connectivity

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Side by side

Feature	Shepherd 8.2/10 Visit ↗	Provet Cloud 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.2	8.0
Ranking	#5 in Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software	#7 in Veterinary Appointment Scheduling Software
Best for	Clinics wanting core scheduling plus AI notes	Clinics needing compliance and enterprise connectivity
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, Android
Support	Live chat, Docs	Live chat, Phone, Email, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, PCI DSS	ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations	7 integrations	150+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Shepherd 1/3 · Provet Cloud 1/3
Telehealth	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Recurring appointments	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Calendar sync	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Booking channels	Client portal	Website
Reminder channels	Email + sms	Email + sms
Mobile apps	None	Android
Included staff accounts	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	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	Combines booking, records, billing, inventory, and reminders Connects with laboratories, imaging systems, payments, and 150 integrations Includes ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, and two-factor authentication
Cons	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	Core pricing combines per-vet charges with a platform fee Advanced features and dedicated support are reserved for higher tiers The Android app is intended for existing Provet customers
Our verdict	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 →	Provet Cloud is a cloud-based veterinary practice information management system for independent clinics, mobile practices, hospitals, universities, and multi-site veterinary groups. It brings appointment scheduling, website-connected… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• Provet Cloud — where it wins

  • Combines booking, records, billing, inventory, and reminders
  • Connects with laboratories, imaging systems, payments, and 150 integrations
  • Includes ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, and two-factor authentication

  Where it doesn't

  • Core pricing combines per-vet charges with a platform fee
  • Advanced features and dedicated support are reserved for higher tiers
  • The Android app is intended for existing Provet customers

• Shepherd8.2/10 · Pricing on request

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

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• Provet Cloud8.0/10 · Paid

  A broad veterinary platform for clinics that need scheduling, records, payments, and integrations.

  Visit Provet CloudFull verdict →