For veterinary clinics

Get paid for missed vet appointments.

Guacamole reminds pet owners, collects your no-show fee, and fills the slot with a pet that needs it.

Early access · Free to use · 1.9% per payment

What no-shows cost veterinary clinics

The appointment is gone. The fee never comes.

$35–100typical vet no-show fees, higher for missed surgeries1
15 minlate is counted as a no-show by several clinics2
24 his the common notice window to avoid a charge3
Sound familiar?

Pet owners are emotional clients.

Charging a family for a missed visit feels harsh, especially when their pet is sick. So the fee is skipped, and the clinic absorbs it.

Guacamole does the asking. You stay the one they like.

  1. 9:30 · A dental cleaning is booked; the vet tech has prepped.
  2. 9:45 · No sign of the owner.
  3. 10:00 · Voicemail. The procedure slot sits empty.
  4. 10:30 · Another owner called yesterday wanting a slot this week.
How it works

Prevent. Protect. Recover. Refill.

01

Prevent

Reminders with prep instructions. Rescheduling takes one tap.

02

Protect

Appointments are secured with a card. Nothing is charged upfront.

03

Recover

Missed without notice? Your fee is collected and paid to the clinic.

04

Refill

Cancelled slots are offered to owners waiting for an earlier visit.

Your number

What no-shows cost your practice.

Set to typical numbers for veterinary clinics. Change them to yours.

Lost per year

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Fees you could collect at your policy

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Estimate from your inputs. Prevented no-shows and refilled slots come on top.

Free template

Your no-show policy, ready to use.

Copy it, change the bracketed numbers, and post it. Then let Guacamole make sure it actually gets paid.

Missed Appointment Policy

We reserve time, staff and equipment for your pet's visit. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give us at least 24 hours' notice.

• Cancel 24+ hours ahead: no charge.
• Late cancellation or no-show: $[35] for exams and $[100] for surgeries and procedures.
• Arriving more than 15 minutes late may require rescheduling.

We'll give you one courtesy reminder before a first fee applies. A card on file secures your appointment and is only charged under this policy.
The rules

Charge it the right way.

Warn, then charge

Many clinics give one courtesy warning before the first fee. Guacamole can do the same.3

Surgery slots

Set a higher fee or a deposit for surgeries and procedures.2

Agreed in advance

The policy is shown and accepted when the appointment is booked.

A typical month

What it looks like for veterinary clinics.

Example figures at an average price of $120. Prevented and refilled appointments are revenue you keep that would otherwise be lost.

Monthly statementExample
No-show fees recovered$2,350
41 no-shows prevented$4,920
18 appointments refilled$2,160
Guacamole fee (1.9% of $72,000 processed)−$1,368
Net gain+$8,062

You have nothing to lose.

$0to start
1.9%per payment, only when money moves
100%of our fee back on refunds
0contracts

Free to use. 1.9% per payment, only when money moves. Refund a payment and our fee comes back. No contract. See pricing

In short

Guacamole is revenue recovery for veterinary clinics. Pet owners accept your policy and secure appointments with a card. Reminders reduce missed visits, the no-show fee is collected only when it applies, and freed slots are offered to owners wanting an earlier visit. Free to use, 1.9% per payment.

FAQ

Questions veterinary clinics ask.

Do vets charge for missed appointments?

Many do, typically $35 to $100, with higher fees for missed surgeries.

Won't pet owners be upset?

Reminders prevent most misses, the policy is clear at booking, and you can waive any fee in one tap.

Can we treat surgeries differently?

Yes. Set a higher fee or a longer notice window for procedures.

Do owners pay at booking?

No. The card only secures the appointment.

What does it cost?

Free to use. 1.9% per payment, only when money moves. Refund a payment and our fee comes back. No contract.

Stop writing off missed appointments.

Early access is opening for veterinary clinics.

Free to use · 1.9% per payment

  1. Vetstreet clinic: no-show appointment fees
  2. Jotform: veterinary cancellation / no-show policy
  3. Skaer Vet: cancellation policy