DaySmart Vet vs Groomer.io

DaySmart Vet is a cloud-based veterinary practice management platform connecting scheduling, medical records, payments, and client communication. It describes support for small animal, equine, mobile, mixed animal, multi-location, specialty, emergency, shelter, and high-volume practices. Features include appointment booking and reminders, collaborative SOAP notes, inventory management, online invoice payments, prescription refill requests, and digital health and vaccine records. The iOS and Android app complements cloud access. Reports cover revenue, billing, inventory, appointments, clients, patients, and staff, though availability can depend on enabled features and add-ons. DaySmart Vet lists more than 40 integration partners, including IDEXX, Antech, QuickBooks Online, Vetcove, and Sunbit. Daisy Voice is an add-on that records visit conversations and produces structured SOAP notes in patient records. Plans start at $123 a month, with pricing varying by practice and custom pricing available for larger practices. Pricing information includes 24/7 support by chat, email, or phone, plus dedicated onboarding and data migration support. The company says practices own their data and it can help coordinate export at no cost if they leave.

Groomer.io is business software for pet grooming salons, mobile groomers and hybrid teams. It brings appointment scheduling, customer and pet records, messaging, and reminders together. Clients can book at any time, request an appointment for later confirmation, or use approval-based booking. Mobile groomers get map-based scheduling and route optimization; salons can use Blocks, Maps and Slots views. The service sends unlimited two-way SMS from a dedicated business number, along with automated calls and texts. Square and Clover integrations cover online and in-person payments, deposits, saved cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Groomer.io also offers grooming-focused websites and manages their setup and upkeep. Reports cover income, tips, deposits and employee performance, while time-clock and commission tracking can support payroll. It runs on Android, iOS and web, with M1 Mac computers supported. The Software plan is $99 a month, with a listed limited-time offer of $79/month per storefront or van. A 14 Day Free Trial is available; there is no free plan.