Customer Story
Wolds Vets averages 70+ appointments in the first week
70+
Appointments booked within the first week of adopting Vetstoria
source: Wolds Vets practice analytics
99%
Pet owner satisfaction rate
source: Wolds Vets practice analytics
44%
Out of office hour appointments
source: Vetstoria data from September 2021-2022
"I think using Vetstoria once would be enough to make it anyone’s preferred method of booking."
Justine Madeira, Duty Practice Manager at Wolds Veterinary Clinic
Wolds Veterinary Clinic, located in Humberstone, is a state-of-the-art clinic that offers robust services and is equipped with all the necessities that safeguard pet safety and health. The clinic’s long list of services ensures that pet owners receive the best experience.
Challenge
Wolds Vets had one major issue: an extremely high volume of phone calls to the office. Given that the practice’s front desk had only two receptionists to answer calls and book appointments, it was quite a tough task to manage, especially because the practice found that it was missing certain appointment booking calls and unable to cater to customers’ demands.
Solution
To reduce the influx of phone calls and better manage the online appointment booking process, Wolds Vets sought a solution that helped ease the excess volume of phone calls: an easy booking process providing convenience to customers and catering to the modern-day requirement of booking appointments online. So, they turned to Vetstoria’s real-time online booking feature for help.
“Vetstoria is so user-friendly, convenient, and brilliant in this modern day and age!”
Justine Madeira, Duty Practice Manager at Wolds Veterinary Clinic
According to Justine, the following are some of the features that got Wolds Vets excited about Vetstoria:
1. Vetstoria’s robust appointment scheduling customizations
Features such as adding a gap to the earliest time slot and setting a limit per appointment type have been very helpful for Wolds Vets, as it has helped them get rid of a significant amount of manual work for their front desk staff and reduced the time it takes to implement these features manually when necessary. Thanks to Vetstoria’s support team, the practice has been able to hop on these features and make their practice life easier and more efficient!
2. A convenient and easy booking process for pet owners
The ease of booking appointments using Vetstoria caters to the convenience of both the customer and the practice. Wolds Vets has many customers who book appointments during and outside of the practice’s office hours, which alleviates the pressure on the phone lines.
According to a recent analysis conducted at the practice, the most popular times pet owners prefer to book their appointments are during the evening, which is usually outside of regular office hours. With Vetstoria, these bookings can be made at the convenience of their home via any device and the appointments are accurately and quickly received by the practice, enhancing workflow and ensuring the practice doesn’t miss another appointment.
Vetstoria’s online booking feature enables customers to choose their most convenient date, time, and even their preferred vet prior to making the appointment. This allows the practice to meet pet owner demands.
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“The whole process was so easy. I trialed it myself several times, and it’s very easy to book an appointment at the time and day you want and with the vet you want. Being able to book appointments whenever you want makes working with us a lot more convenient for our customers.”
Justine Madeira, Duty Practice Manager at Wolds Veterinary Clinic
3. Social media integrations
Wolds Vets received a number of appointment bookings via the Facebook and Google My Business integrations that Vetstoria offers. Once a customer reaches Wolds Vets’ social platforms, they are directed to the website for appointment bookings. This has enabled Wolds Vets to get many of those bookings — and they noticed the difference in the very first week!
“We advertised Vetstoria’s online booking capabilities on our Facebook page. From there, our customers began booking online immediately!”
Justine Madeira, Duty Practice Manager at Wolds Veterinary Clinic
Thanks to Vetstoria’s online booking capability, Wolds Vets has gained an edge over their competitors. Now, Wolds Vets is one of the only practices to offer online booking in their area. Vet practices will always receive phone calls, but thanks to Vetstoria, the Wolds Vets front desk staff has been able to significantly cut that phone time and focus their valuable time on more important tasks, like customer care — and even taking a break!
Results
The staff at Wolds Vets has nothing but positive comments regarding Vetstoria. They feel it’s the start of the future and what customers expect. Vetstoria has saved them a lot of time from the get-go.
With a 99% pet owner satisfaction rate, Wolds Vets customers have also given positive feedback regarding Vetstoria’s online booking platform. Without having to wait on hold over the phone, it offers the convenience they are looking for. Plus, it is simply convenient for them to be able to book an appointment with the vet of their choice.
The onboarding and setup processes were a breeze for Wolds Vets. With minimal effort, the practice was also able to customize Vetstoria to suit their practice needs.
“Vetstoria’s customer support team has been excellent with the support they give. Whenever there is a problem, they solve it within 24 hours.”Justine Madeira, Duty Practice Manager at Wolds Veterinary Clinic
The successful adoption of Vetstoria has resulted in Wolds Vets booking over 70 appointments within the first week of adopting Vetstoria. Going forward, the practice hopes to average 100 online bookings per week which is soon to be a reality.
About
Wolds Veterinary Clinic, located in Humberstone, is a state-of-the-art clinic that offers robust services and is equipped with all the necessities that safeguard pet safety and health. The clinic’s long list of services ensures that pet owners receive the best experience.
Website
Location
Humberstone, U.K.
Practice Type
Independent
Practice Management System
Key Features Used:
✅ Real-time Online Booking