Compare Shepherd Veterinary Software vs. VetMaster

Aside from being founded by a practicing DVM, what sets Shepherd apart from the rest of the veterinary PiMS world is its design. On the front end, Shepherd is built off of a traditional SOAP, which automatically builds an invoice as treatments are administered to a patient. In the words of our founder Cindy Barnes, DVM, what that means is, “If your record is accurate, so is your invoice.” Shepherd also leverages backend automations to automatically discharge instructions and treatment notes as soon as they’re administered—meaning all client information will be created and ready by the time the patient is checked out. On top of advanced backend functionality, we also offer integrations with leading labs. This allows users to easily order lab services from any open SOAP, and once those labs are ordered, they automatically sync inside the patient’s record. You’ll also be able to seamlessly track and manage your inventory with our built-in inventory management tool. This allows you to see how much inventory is in your practice, as well as what inventory needs to be ordered (and even what you have too much of). Shepherd is software for vets, by vets.

VetMaster for 32-bit Windows is available for a price of $1295, which includes a year of updates and customer support, with the option to extend updates and support for an additional $400 annually if the account remains active. To proceed with the purchase, you must accept the terms outlined in the End User License Agreement (eula.txt). The latest update, version 7.036a, was released on 6/7/22 and is available for yearly licensed users, requiring a username and password for access. It is important to note that VetMaster can operate on a 32-bit Windows 7 system provided that UAC is disabled; to do this, simply click on the start menu, enter UAC in the search field, and hit Enter. When creating an invoice within the Client/Patient Screen, you can select codes and finalize the invoice by clicking the minus sign, while pressing Esc allows you to save the invoice for later completion. For invoicing multiple patients, just press F10 to toggle between patients. If you order Microsoft Windows 7 Pro or Ultimate directly from Microsoft, both versions will be included, so be sure to request both DVDs if purchasing from a different retailer to ensure you have all necessary software. Additionally, keeping track of your license and update status is crucial for seamless operation and user satisfaction.