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petdesk vs Vello
PetDesk’s veterinary software is purpose-built for your practice
Here’s a clear breakdown on why over 12,000 veterinary teams choose PetDesk.
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3 reasons to upgrade from Vello to PetDesk
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Widely used (and loved) by pet parents
The PetDesk app is used by over 7 million pet parents with a 4.9 rating in the Apple App Store. Greater app adoption means simpler operations and more revenue.
Vello’s client app has much lower adoption in the market, impacting efficiency.
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A proven client loyalty program
PetDesk Loyalty is a proven veterinary loyalty and rewards program with real results, including one clinic increasing annual revenue by $122k with a 35% profit boost across all clients.*
Vello does not offer a client loyalty program for clinics to grow revenue.
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Fully-integrated veterinary solutions
PetDesk allows veterinary practices to scale and consolidate your operational needs with a single invoice—that means all your tools, under one trusted company.
Vello users must integrate separate systems for phones and website/marketing.
Pet Parent Mobile App
4.9
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4.0
Capterra customer rating
PIMS Integrations
30 (More coming soon!)
3 Total
Client loyalty programs
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Phone system that syncs with PIMS
AI-generated SOAP notes
Custom websites & digital marketing
PetDesk is with you every step of the way
We go far beyond the point of sale as your long-term partner in vet care.
We’re more than a software vendor
Whether you’re purchasing one or more solutions, you’ll have a dedicated PetDesk team member through each stage of your journey—sales, onboarding, training, and continuous support! That means by your side, always.
Trusted by 12k+ veterinary teams
Thanks to a large install base and solid financial backing fueling our innovation and stability, PetDesk remains positioned as a leading provider and reliable partner in veterinary technology and care delivery.
A complete platform that grows with you
Our fully configurable solutions are here to help you continuously adapt to evolving veterinary changes, letting you focus on providing excellent pet care without having to replace your tech every 1–2 years.
