DaySmart Vet vs Shepherd vs VeterinaryGate

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DaySmart Vet

Starting from
$ 116/Month
Pricing Model:Flat Rate
  • Free Trial
  • Free Version
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Shepherd

Starting from
$ 299/Month
Pricing Model:Other
  • Free Trial
  • Free Version
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VeterinaryGate

Starting from
$ 99/One Time
Pricing Model:Per User
  • Free Trial
  • Free Version
DaySmart Vet
1-1000+ users

Veterinarians, veterinary practice managers, veterinary technicians, and animal healthcare providers of all sizes and specialties benefit from our software.

Shepherd
1-500 users

Veterinarians looking for software that works the way they do, allowing them more time to provide the best patient care, get home sooner, and rekindle the joy of practicing veterinary medicine.

VeterinaryGate
1-500 users

Veterinary Medical office, Animal Medical Records

DaySmart Vet
Detailed, easy to read client records
Shepherd
Intuitive Dashboard
VeterinaryGate
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DaySmart Vet

17/20
  • Accounting
  • E-Prescribing
  • Medical Billing
  • Confirmation/Reminders
  • Inventory Management
  • Communication Management
  • Calendar Management
  • Document Storage
  • Imaging and X-rays
  • Prescription Processing
  • Treatment Planning
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Payment Processing
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Charting
  • Patient Records Management
  • Client Management
  • EMR/EHR
  • Patient Portal
  • Patient Intake
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Shepherd

Top Features
18/20
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VeterinaryGate

8/20
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DaySmart Vet
  • User Satisfaction
    4.5
  • Ease of Use
    4.5
  • Customer Service
    4.4
  • Features
    4.3
  • Value for Money
    4.5
Likelihood to Recommend
81%
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Shepherd
Highest Rated
  • User Satisfaction
    5.0
  • Ease of Use
    5.0
  • Customer Service
    5.0
  • Features
    4.9
  • Value for Money
    5.0
Likelihood to Recommend
98%
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VeterinaryGate
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DaySmart Vet

Pro

"This product suits my needs perfectly, at a reasonable price point. Very happy to recommend it."

Madden Sandra

Feb 13, 2018

Pro

"I love that the software is cloud based, so truly mobile and accessible anywhere. It has been both very helpful and exciting to see the software updated and improved over the years."

Cook Nathaniel

Sep 16, 2017

Con

"Reporting and financial capabilities were inaccurate. Customer service was horrible."

Ussery Marie

Nov 23, 2020

Con

"Lack of automated or custom reports. Lack of key metrics and KPIs in reports (e.g. COGS)."

Luna Andrew

Dec 04, 2018

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Shepherd

Pro

"I love how easy it is to use and how anyone could use it with minimal training. I love that support listens to us and helps us."

Hedden Jeska

Jan 10, 2022

Pro

"So easy to use, easy to learn, with new features added seamlessly without negatively impacting the clean layout and intuitive functions."

Lambden KKat

Jan 10, 2022

Con

"Couple things missing but the are working on it."

Thurman Dakota

May 11, 2023

Con

"Currently, we have to manually enter schedule blocks such as "well visits only" or "same day sick appointments only" for every moment we are open, which is time intensive."

Jones Lauren

Jan 14, 2022

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VeterinaryGate

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DaySmart Vet
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Shepherd
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
VeterinaryGate
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
DaySmart Vet
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Hippo Manager
By Hippo Manager Software
4.0(132)
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Shepherd
None available
VeterinaryGate
Covetrus Pulse logo
Covetrus Pulse
By Covetrus Software Services
4.1(468)
Covetrus vRxPro logo
Covetrus vRxPro
By Covetrus Software Services
4.5(130)
Instinct Science logo
Instinct Science
By Instinct Science
5.0(148)
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DaySmart Vet
  • By DaySmart Software
  • Located in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • Founded in 1999
Shepherd
  • By Shepherd Software
  • Located in UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
  • Founded in 2016
VeterinaryGate
  • By MedSites
  • Located in EGYPT
  • Founded in 2001