Healthcare
Best POS Systems for Veterinary Clinics
Veterinary clinics need payment solutions for exam fees, procedures, prescriptions, and retail pet products. The right system integrates with veterinary software, handles wellness plan billing, and manages the wide range of services vets provide.
Common Challenges
•Variable service pricing
•Wellness plan billing
•Emergency visit payments
•Prescription and retail sales
•Pet insurance coordination
•Payment plans for large bills
•Multi-pet families
Must-Have Features
- ✓Service + retail combined
- ✓Wellness plan billing
- ✓Payment plans
- ✓Customer/pet records
- ✓Itemized receipts
- ✓Basic inventory
Nice-to-Have Features
- ○Veterinary software integration
- ○Pet insurance filing
- ○Automated reminders
- ○Client portal
- ○Loyalty programs
Top Picks for Best POS Systems for Veterinary Clinics
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I use my veterinary software's payment processing?
Vet software payments (IDEXX, Covetrus) offer integration but check rates carefully. Many clinics use separate POS (Square) for better rates and add integration where possible. Compare total costs.
How do I handle large unexpected vet bills?
Offer payment plans for large amounts—Square supports recurring payments. Third-party financing (CareCredit, Scratchpay) lets clients finance and pays you upfront. Clear communication about costs before procedures helps.