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AlternativesWhat are the alternatives to Shepherd veterinary software?
Shepherd describes itself as cloud-based veterinary practice management software, priced per doctor, with invoices built from the treatments you record. Here are four other options, compared on vendor statements read on 2026-10-26.
Short answer
- Shepherd states a start of $299 a month for one doctor with Shepherd Pay, or $349 without. Quotes follow a demo.
- Provet Cloud states $99 per vet per month. ezyVet states $260.50 a month. Instinct publishes no price.
- Shepherd's home page does not mention online booking or an owner app.
- 4softvet is a small tool without billing, owner booking or reminders.
Shepherd, in the vendor's words
- Cloud-based; treatments given are added to an invoice automatically.
- Inventory is tracked with each product administration.
- Tools listed: Client Communication, Payment Processor, automation and AI tools.
- Practice types listed include general practice, mobile and hybrid, multi-location and enterprise.
- Priced per doctor; multi-site pricing is published; no free trial is mentioned.
The options compared
| Product | Deployment | Groups and multi-location | Prices on the site |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instinct | Cloud-based PIMS | Corporate Groups supported | Not published |
| ezyVet | Cloud | Multi-location and Corporate Groups pages | From $260.50 a month |
| Provet Cloud | Cloud, in the browser | Central oversight, local flexibility | From $99 per vet per month |
| 4softvet | Cloud, in the browser | No: one account is one practice | Priced in euro, 6 months free, no card |
Pricing models to understand
- Per doctor: the bill grows with every vet you add.
- Per practice: one price whatever the team size; check the limits.
- Starting prices: ask what they include before you plan around them.
- Add-ons: payments and messaging are often priced separately.
Where 4softvet fits
4softvet is the lightest option here. It covers the agenda, animal files, consultation notes, printed prescriptions, a documents register and a manual recall list. It does not invoice, process payments, send reminders or track stock.
Choose Shepherd or another larger system if you want the bill to follow from the treatment. Choose 4softvet if invoicing already happens in another tool.
Sources consulted
Consulted 2026-10-26: shepherd.vet and its pricing page, instinct.vet, ezyvet.com and its pricing page, provet.com. Check current terms on each site.
How to decide
Count your vets, today and in two years, and price each option for both numbers. A per-doctor model and a per-practice model cross at some team size. Ask for the terms on contract length and data export, and compare them as seriously as the monthly price.