How To Use Online Booking For Veterinary Emergencies

Online booking can assist in veterinary emergencies! In the realm of pet wellness, unexpected crises can manifest at any moment. Enter Vetstoria! This blog will look at the intricacies of how an online booking platform like Vetstoria can be the catalyst for uncovering potential pet emergencies.

Online booking: helping to flag emergency veterinary appointments

Vetstoria was started by two veterinarians, which means our system has been designed with the utmost care to prioritize the health and well-being of animals. Both of them understand the importance of urgency when a pet is in an urgent situation.

How does Vetstoria’s online booking for veterinarians work?

Vetstoria simplifies and elevates the appointment booking process for veterinary practices. Integrating automated online appointment scheduling allows pet owners to book their visits at any time, seamlessly syncing with your clinic’s calendar. This reduces the influx of calls and minimizes manual tasks such as sending reminders, saving valuable time for your team. The platform doesn’t stop there; it offers in-depth appointment analytics and extensive customization options. You can adjust the system to reflect your practice’s unique needs, including its visual aesthetic, ensuring it aligns perfectly with your brand identity.

Vetstoria also extends your reach beyond traditional office hours, facilitating increased appointment bookings through its integration with social media channels. This feature is particularly effective in driving new client engagement and boosting revenue, making Vetstoria an essential tool for modern, efficient veterinary practices.

Let’s decipher the subtleties that elevate Vetstoria beyond a standard booking tool and delve into how online booking could help to identify emergencies even more effectively:

1. Pet owners have common sense and will spot an emergency!

We have found that in cases where a pet’s health is very obviously at risk, pet owners simply won’t try to book online (sometimes they won’t even call!) – they will bring them straight to you. This is why it’s essential to have emergency protocols on your website, so new or potential clients know exactly what your practice can and cannot do in an emergency.

Vetstoria’s Insight: Where clear emergency cases are concerned, pet owners are usually fairly discerning; they recognize when to seek professional care. Vetstoria won’t even be a factor in this decision-making.

2. Vetstoria’s keyword screening tool flags pet emergencies

We know that not every pet emergency arrives with flashing signals. Some remain concealed within seemingly routine matters. This is where Vetstoria’s keyword screening tool is handy. Think of it as a virtual detective, scanning the details in appointment requests to flag potential pet emergencies. If specific words are triggered, you’ll know if this is more than just a routine visit and can jump into action quicker.

Vetstoria’s Insight: Similar to how a skilled receptionist would identify and respond to urgent matters, our system effectively flags the critical nature of an appointment request and directs them to call your clinic immediately.

3. Online booking: An early warning system for pet emergencies

Consider the scenario where your clinic is closed, and you don’t offer online booking. A mildly concerned pet owner waits until the morning to call your practice about their pet’s condition. They aren’t in a hurry and aren’t aware it is an emergency. Nothing is flagging to them the potential urgency of their pet’s condition.

With Vetstoria in place, these same pet parents might try to book an appointment online that evening. When they attempt to book an appointment, we explicitly inform pet owners if their pet’s condition warrants urgent attention. This empowers them to take timely action and seek immediate help, even in the middle of the night when you’re closed.

Vetstoria’s Insight: We advocate proactive pet caregiving – our booking tool encourages owners to act promptly, potentially saving crucial moments during critical situations.

Is your veterinary clinic set up for emergencies?

If your clinic does not have an online booking widget and/or emergency protocol information on your website, you may find yourself with upset clients who felt stranded when they needed you most. These two simple fixes will help you prepare your clients for the worst, protect your staff and clinic during stressful pet emergencies, and help you have more automated protocols in place for when the worst happens.

Your staff and clients will be thankful that you went the extra mile to ensure all parties are involved in a pet emergency, and most of all, you’ll save more pets in the process. Book a demo with us!