Small deposits for new clients and repeat no-shows
New and repeat no-show clients pay part of the exam fee when booking.
Vet teams on Reddit say deposits stopped "multiple no-shows per day".
The problem
No-shows waste vet time other pets needed.
Pain point we researched: r/VetTech: clients booking and not showing up
What it could earn or save you
Rough estimate- Time
- About 1 hour a week
- Money
- Illustrative: 3 recovered slots a week at ~$90 = about $270
How we got this: Rough estimate. Your results depend on your business; this is an illustrative estimate, not a guarantee.
How to switch it on
- 1
Set a deposit (e.g. half the exam fee).
- 2
Use Stripe links or your booking tool.
- 3
Apply to new clients and after 2 no-shows.
- 4
Explain it kindly.
Tools you can use
- Stripe Payment LinksVisit site (opens in new tab)
Shareable payment links and deposits without a website.
- VetstoriaVisit site (opens in new tab)
Online booking for veterinary practices.
Tool links are plain links for now. Some may later become affiliate links, which will always be labelled. Check each tool’s current pricing on its site.
Template and prompt
Template:
Template:
To hold your appointment for {pet_name} on {date}, please pay a {amount} deposit (comes off your bill): {link}AI prompt (generic text only, no personal data):
Write a kind deposit policy for a vet practice.