A stress-free transition for your practice
We’re here to ensure that your move from Hippo Manager to Shepherd is as seamless as possible. Our dedicated team will guide you through the process, answer your questions, and make sure your team feels confident every step of the way.
Live training webinars
Hands-on learning sessions with Q&A.
Personalized account
Includes your practice’s data so you can explore Shepherd before going live.
Simple pricing
Shepherd will honor your Hippo pricing through June 30, 2026.
Expert support
Guidance from veterinary professionals every step of the way.
Convenient data conversion
We know how crucial your data is. That’s why we’ve built a custom data conversion to securely transfer your information from Hippo to Shepherd—at no cost to you. During onboarding you’ll have access your actual data in your Shepherd account.
Transition timeline
Announcement
January 2025
Trainings & demos
Begins March 2025
Launches
April though August 2025
Sign up for webinar trainings
Select the training schedule that works best for you. We recommend you choose a webinar training at least six weeks before your selected launch date.
Shepherd works the way you do
(because it was built by a vet like you)
Increased efficiency
Save valuable time by automatically adding administered treatments, medications, and discharge instructions to invoices.
Easy to use
With an intuitive (and, dare we say, beautiful) interface, you'll get the hang of Shepherd on day one—and love it every day after.
Added support
Shepherd is like having an additional team member (or 10) that help you provide the best care—so you can stop taking paperwork home each night.
See Shepherd in action
Watch this brief Shepherd overview video!
Robust features simplify vet practice management
SOAP-based streamlined workflow
- Combine estimates, treatment plans, medications, and invoices into a single intuitive process
- Collect hard-earned revenue with 97% of line items accurately captured on the invoice
Centralized dashboard
- Keep all your clinical priorities at your fingertips
- Easily access checked-in patients
- Manage prescription refills and view diagnostic results all in one location
Enhanced client communication tools
- Reduce no-shows by up to 41% with two-way texting and automatic appointment reminders
- Health service reminders keep clients on track with their pet’s care
- Client pet portal provides access to their pet’s medical records any time, anywhere
Shepherd Pay integrated payment processor
- Automatically link payments to invoices, reducing errors and saving time
- Collect hard-earned revenue with 97% of line items accurately captured on the invoice
- Transparent reporting for streamlined revenue tracking and reconciliation
Robust reporting and inventory management
- Get clear, actionable insights into financial performance and operations
- Benefit from accurate inventory tracking, automated reorder reports, and real-time updates
Get more out of your veterinary software
Explore the key differences between Shepherd and Hippo, including Shepherd’s advanced features, seamless integrations, and customizable design for modern veterinary practices.
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Get home sooner with Shepherd Veterinary Software
“Shepherd really understands how a veterinary clinic runs,” relates Dr. Erin DeTurck, practice owner and proud Shepherd User. Watch her story to learn why she chose Shepherd for her veterinary practice - and how her entire team benefits.
DIRECTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Cloud-based software created just for vets
Traditional veterinary practice management software creates unnecessary complexity, friction, and burdens.
Shepherd Veterinary Software streamlines vet practice management — giving you more time, more fulfilled teams, and more opportunity to provide the best care.
Shepherd is amazing … With how Shepherd flows; it allows me to actually spend better quality time with my clients and patients instead of having to rush to get through the medical record and then to another appointment.
Dr. Shawna Garner, Practice Owner at Albright Veterinary Services Transitioned from Hippo in March 2024
Have questions?
Reach out to us anytime at hippo@shepherd.vet. To learn more about Shepherd, visit www.shepherd.vet.