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The 2025 Pet Parent Research Report

The latest veterinary communication insights from 1,000 North American pet owners.

Gaps in convenience could lead pet owners to change vets

We’ve conducted valuable new research to understand how pet owners view and use technology in veterinary care. We surveyed 1,000 pet parents, exploring their expectations for communication, online interactions, and how satisfied they are with their current vets.

Our findings reveal a significant gap between pet owner expectations and the technology currently offered by many clinics. Pet owners—especially younger generations and those in urban areas—increasingly rely on technology to manage their busy lives, and expect the same convenience and accessibility from their veterinary providers. This includes digital communication, online booking, and easy access to pet health records.

This firsthand account provides detailed insights into pet owner preferences, and highlights the importance of technology in meeting their needs.

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of pet parents feel it’s important to receive reminders for appointments and vaccinations, but 42% report not receiving any.

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of pet owners say they’re likely to switch veterinary clinics in 2025, rising to 40% among younger pet parents.

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of clients experience issues when trying to book appointments, and 63% for those living in urban areas.

Key findings from the Pet Parent Research Report

  1. Client communication and engagement matter

Most pet parents consider digital communication and engagement with their vet clinics to be important across areas such as appointment booking, reminder messages, and access to pet health records.

Pet owners view these areas of customer service as the most important:

  1. Appointment booking is full of friction

Pet parents point to a range of issues when trying to book appointments, such as lack of available slots, long hold times, and the inability to book when the clinic is closed.

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Lack of available slots

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Long phone hold times

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Unable to book appointment when the clinic’s closed

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Inability to book online

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Difficulty contacting the clinic

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Complicated booking process

The above data is from July to December 2024

  1. Younger pet parents are less satisfied with appointment booking

More than half of pet parents report issues booking appointments, and this percentage increases for younger pet owners and those living in urban areas.

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of pet parents have trouble booking appointments with their pets

Download the full report to learn more about how pet parents view and value technology in pet care.

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Download the full report to learn more about how pet parents view and value technology in pet care.

This is your one-stop shop to get in touch with the PetDesk team regarding our products! Simply fill out the form and let us know how we can help.

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Download the full report to learn more about how pet parents view and value technology in pet care.

This is your one-stop shop to get in touch with the PetDesk team regarding our products! Simply fill out the form and let us know how we can help.

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