Pet grooming has a scheduling quirk most booking tools miss: the appointment is really about the pet, not just the owner. A small dog is a 45-minute groom, a big double-coated one is two hours, and the price depends on breed and service. Get that wrong and the day backs up. Most groomers juggle a phone, a wall calendar and a card reader that has no idea what was booked. We set Vancouver groomers and pet businesses up with one system that books by pet and service, and invoices itself.
Techalyst builds and sets up booking and billing software for pet groomers and pet-service businesses across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
One system, from booking to paid
- Clients book a service for their specific pet on your own page, with the right length and price for the breed and groom.
- Each groomer has their own schedule and services, so bookings match who actually does the work.
- The booking creates the invoice, and clients can pay online or in person.
- Deposits on longer grooms cut the no-shows that leave an expensive table empty.
- Buffers between appointments keep the day realistic, not just optimistic.
It handles a solo mobile groomer or a full salon with several tables and bathers.
Then we extend it into the rest
Because we build the software, booking is just the base. We grow it into everything a pet business needs, under your own brand:
- A website that shows your services and takes bookings directly.
- Pet profiles, so a returning client's dog, breed, notes and history are already on file.
- A store, for retail products, food and grooming add-ons.
- A branded mobile app so owners rebook in a tap and you run the day from your phone.
Start with booking and billing, add the rest as you grow.
Your business, not a monthly rental
Pet-booking platforms charge monthly and hold your client and pet list. The setup we build keeps your clients, their pets' records and your revenue yours, with no per-seat fees climbing as you add tables.
Built for Vancouver
Vancouver is a serious pet city, and grooming books out weeks ahead in the busy seasons. Owners pick the groomer who lets them book online, remembers their dog, and never leaves them chasing an appointment by phone. Booking by pet and breed, deposits that protect your table, and pet profiles that make regulars feel known are what keep a chair, or a bath, full. We build that for you.
Frequently asked questions
Can pricing and time depend on the pet's breed and service?
Yes. Each service has its own length and price, so a small trim and a full double-coat groom are booked correctly.
Can I take a deposit for longer grooms?
Yes. You can require a deposit on the appointments that need it, with the balance handled automatically.
Does it remember a returning client's pet?
Yes. We can add pet profiles that keep each pet's breed, notes and history on file.
Does it work for a mobile groomer or a full salon?
Both. One mobile groomer or a salon with several tables, each with their own schedule.