IDEXX Vello Client Reminders review
A veterinary reminder and messaging service tied to IDEXX practice systems.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
IDEXX Vello Client Reminders is a client communication tool for veterinary practices using IDEXX practice management software. It sends appointment and medical-service reminders by SMS and email, and clients can confirm visits through reminder links that sync with the practice calendar. Online appointment requests, pre-visit instructions, post-visit communications, and a pet-owner app and web portal extend it beyond basic reminders. Its focus makes it a fit for practices already using the IDEXX ecosystem rather than organizations seeking a general-purpose scheduling tool.
The published plans show a flat Vello fee of $249 per month. That plan includes core capabilities, unlimited two-way texting with photo sharing, and no user limits. Printed postcards are an optional extra at $1.10 per postcard. The subscription structure may suit practices that want digital reminders and messaging bundled, but the monthly entry price is a significant commitment for a practice that only needs appointment notices. The postcard option also introduces a per-item cost for teams that want a print channel alongside SMS and email.
Its strongest distinction is the communication loop: automated messages can gather confirmations, which return to the calendar, while two-way SMS supports replies and photo sharing. Medical-service reminders and pre-visit instructions support communication beyond appointment attendance. Integrations are specified for ezyVet, Neo, and Cornerstone, so practices using those systems are the clearest fit. Vello also offers phone support and documentation. Choose it if IDEXX system fit and broader client communication justify the monthly fee; practices outside that ecosystem or seeking only low-cost reminders should compare alternatives.
IDEXX Vello Client Reminders pros and cons
- Where it wins
- SMS and email reminders sync confirmations to practice calendars
- Two-way texting includes photo sharing and has no user limits
- Adds medical-service reminders, scheduling, and a pet-owner portal
- Where it doesn't
- Vello costs $249 per month
- Printed postcard reminders cost $1.10 each
- Integrations are limited to ezyVet, Neo, and Cornerstone
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