Shifts

Free Veterinary Scheduling Software for Clinics & Animal Hospitals

Simplify veterinary scheduling, cut errors, and save up to 15 hours each week. Perfect for animal hospitals, clinics, and pet care providers — manage shifts, appointments, and availability in one easy platform.

Veterinary Scheduling Software

What Shifts Veterinary Scheduling Software Can Do for You

  • Boost Productivity: Automate scheduling for veterinarians, technicians, and support staff.
  • Reduce Costs: Minimize overtime by aligning staffing with appointment demand.
  • Improve Patient Care: Ensure the right specialists are available for each procedure or check-up.
  • Optimize Coverage: Balance workloads across departments and clinics.
  • Increase Staff Satisfaction: Staff access schedules, swap shifts, and request time-off easily.

How Our Shifts App Benefits Your Veterinary Practice

  • Lower Labor Costs: Prevent overstaffing while ensuring patient coverage.
  • Increase Efficiency: Teams spend less time on admin and more on patient care.
  • Improve Outcomes: Right staff, right time — smoother operations and better service.
  • Enhance Engagement: Staff manage schedules and requests via mobile app.
  • Reduce Scheduling Errors: Smart rules avoid overlaps and gaps.
  • Boost Clinic Operations: Centralize scheduling across staff, clinics, and departments.

How Does Veterinary Scheduling Software Work?

Our veterinary scheduling solution helps animal hospitals and clinics easily manage shifts, appointments, and staff coverage.

Admin Accounts in Veterinary Scheduling

Clinic managers can assign shifts, roles, and appointments while monitoring availability and requests. Conflicts are prevented with smart scheduling.

Veterinary Scheduling Software Admin

  • Organize staff by specialty, department, or clinic
  • Build schedules from scratch or use templates
  • Prevent conflicts with availability and time-off
  • Add notes for specific procedures or animals
  • Use recurrence for repeating appointments

Employee Accounts in Veterinary Scheduling

Staff members have their own accounts to set availability, request time-off, and view schedules instantly.

They can swap shifts or pick up open ones, increasing flexibility and engagement.

Veterinary Scheduling Software Employee View

Mobile App for Veterinary Scheduling

Shifts works wherever your team does. The mobile app lets managers update schedules and staff access shifts anytime.

Notifications keep everyone aligned and reduce missed appointments.

Veterinary Scheduling Software Mobile App

Admin Inbox for Scheduling Control

Handle time-off requests, swaps, and shift changes in a centralized inbox, reducing scheduling delays.

Veterinary Scheduling Software Inbox

Built-In Messaging for Veterinary Teams

Coordinate directly with veterinarians and support staff. Send announcements or direct updates without external apps.

Veterinary Scheduling Software Messaging

Your questions. Answered!

Here are the most frequently asked questions. Got others or some ideas? — Contact us!

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What is veterinary scheduling software and how does it help clinics?

Veterinary scheduling software automates staff and appointment scheduling. It reduces errors, saves time, and ensures smooth clinic operations.

Can Shifts handle multiple clinics or departments?

Yes. Shifts supports scheduling across veterinary practices, clinics, and specialties. Assign shifts based on expertise and availability.

Can I use Shifts data for payroll?

Yes. Shifts provides detailed reports with hours worked and labor costs. Export seamlessly to your payroll system.

Is there a mobile app for veterinarians?

Yes. Veterinarians and staff can view schedules, request time-off, and receive updates on their phones.

How quickly can we set up Shifts for veterinary practices?

Most clinics are up and running within a day. Add staff, set availability, and start scheduling right away.

Is Shifts free for veterinary clinics?

Yes. Start free with no credit card required. Paid plans are available for larger clinics or advanced features.

Do veterinarians need training to use Shifts?

No. Shifts is designed to be intuitive. Most staff learn it immediately.

Can Shifts manage emergency or on-call staff?

Yes. You can easily schedule on-call or emergency staff alongside regular shifts.

What support is available?

We provide resources and responsive support to help your veterinary practice succeed.

What our early customers are saying?

Here are a few reviews about using Shifts from real customers in
different industries and various sizes.

“Shifts completely changed the way we coordinate schedules. The interface is intuitive, and team members picked it up in no time. It’s made planning a breeze.”

— Sarah

"Since adopting Shifts, we've eliminated 90% of our scheduling mishaps. It's now the central hub for everything — from shift planning to team communication."

— Mark

"We love how Shifts adapts to our workflows. Tracking time, assigning jobs, and managing multiple locations — it all happens in one place now."

— Emily

"Shifts has made team coordination dramatically easier. The built-in availability and time-off features let us plan ahead with confidence. We especially value the flexibility to assign jobs and track team performance — it’s helped us cut down overtime and plan smarter. Having everything in one app, from scheduling to task checklists, keeps everyone aligned. Shifts has definitely helped us operate more smoothly and stay focused on what matters."

— Alex

"What we love most about Shifts is how it keeps our scheduling organized without overcomplicating things. Assigning shifts, adjusting hours, or reviewing past data — everything is fast and clear. Features like shift notes and built-in task lists ensure our staff knows exactly what to do and when. It helped us identify underused hours and optimize our staffing. It’s a smart, reliable tool that’s now a core part of our team operations."

— Jennifer

"Shifts fits right into our daily operations. From assigning roles to tracking attendance, it’s become a tool we rely on every day to keep things running smoothly."

— Laura

"Shifts helped us get a clear view of labor costs. It’s easy to spot trends, make adjustments, and plan more efficiently — a must-have for any team."

— Michael

“With Shifts, we finally have a reliable way to manage availability. It’s simple, accurate, and makes sure we’re never caught off guard when building the schedule."

— David

Start scheduling smarter today

Try Shifts free and see how easy veterinary scheduling can be

  • Built for veterinary clinics and animal hospitals
  • Save hours weekly on scheduling
  • Track attendance, appointments, and time-off
  • Turn any device into a time clock
  • Improve patient care and operations