Why choose
Chckvet over Otto?
Otto's functionality can depend on your veterinary practice management system. Chckvet delivers the same full functionality no matter what system you use.
The most important thing to understand upfront
If you're comparing Otto and Chckvet, here's what matters most: Otto's functionality can depend on your veterinary practice management system, while Chckvet delivers the same full functionality no matter what system you use.
That difference impacts your ability to grow, automate, and standardize your practice.
The Core Difference
Chckvet
A complete veterinary practice growth platform with consistent features across all systems and fully customizable to your practice.
Otto
A communication platform where capabilities can vary depending on your veterinary practice management system, and you're limited to templated content.
What Actually Sets Them Apart
Chckvet focuses on:
- Customization of workflows, reminders, and communication
- Real-time online booking and automation
- Built-in analytics and performance tracking
- Supporting front desk efficiency and growth
Otto focuses on:
- Standard templated messaging
- Standardized workflows with less flexibility
- Limited visibility into key performance metrics
Important note: Some Otto functionality can vary depending on your veterinary practice management system, while Chckvet delivers a consistent experience across systems we integrate with.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Chckvet | Otto |
|---|---|---|
| Feature availability across systems | Standard across all practices | Varies by veterinary practice management system |
| Online booking (real-time write-back) | Fully supported | Depends on the system |
| Online booking widget (website integration) | ||
| Deposit collection | ||
| Refill requests online | ||
| Reminder message fully customizable | ||
| Digital forms with data write-back | Limited, depending on veterinary practice management system | |
| Client segmentation and targeting | Advanced | Basic |
| Practice analytics dashboard | Limited | |
| Fully customized enterprise dashboard | ||
| Revenue and opportunity tracking | ||
| Online reviews | ||
| AI message triage | ||
| Two-way communication | ||
| Mobile app and client portal | Varies | |
| Client loyalty program | ||
| Phone system | Partnership with Mango Voice phone system. Chckvet works with any phone system. | Yes, integrated phones |
Feature availability across systems
Chckvet
Standard across all practices
Otto
Varies by veterinary practice management system
Online booking (real-time write-back)
Chckvet
Fully supported
Otto
Depends on the system
Online booking widget (website integration)
Chckvet
Otto
Deposit collection
Chckvet
Otto
Refill requests online
Chckvet
Otto
Reminder message fully customizable
Chckvet
Otto
Digital forms with data write-back
Chckvet
Otto
Limited, depending on veterinary practice management system
Client segmentation and targeting
Chckvet
Advanced
Otto
Basic
Practice analytics dashboard
Chckvet
Otto
Limited
Fully customized enterprise dashboard
Chckvet
Otto
Revenue and opportunity tracking
Chckvet
Otto
Online reviews
Chckvet
Otto
AI message triage
Chckvet
Otto
Two-way communication
Chckvet
Otto
Mobile app and client portal
Chckvet
Otto
Varies
Client loyalty program
Chckvet
Otto
Phone system
Chckvet
Partnership with Mango Voice phone system. Chckvet works with any phone system.
Otto
Yes, integrated phones
What can Chckvet offer you?
Chckvet strives to assist veterinary practices in all aspects of their business—not just communication.
At a Glance
Choose Chckvet if you want:
- Full control over workflows, reminders, and communication
- Consistent functionality regardless of your veterinary practice management system
- Built-in analytics, reporting, and revenue tracking
- Online reviews and AI-supported communication tools
- A platform designed to increase visits and efficiency
Otto may be a fit if you:
- Prefer a more standardized system with less customization
- Do not require advanced automation, analytics, or review management
Proven Results with Chckvet
Practices using Chckvet are not just improving communication—they are driving measurable growth, even as the broader veterinary industry faces declining visits (down 3.0% year-over-year industry-wide).
According to a white paper developed in partnership with veterinary industry marketing expert Eric Garcia and Chckvet:
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visit growth for top-performing practices (up to 46% year over year)
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revenue growth for top-performing practices (approaching 50% year over year)
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reduction in overdue patients, improving continuity of care
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more client reviews (2.5x–4.5x), strengthening online visibility
+5% visit growth and +10% average revenue growth across all Chckvet users
Significant increases in after-hours bookings and online scheduling, capturing appointments that would otherwise be lost
The takeaway is simple:
More visits. Higher engagement. Measurable revenue growth.
Chckvet turns everyday client interactions into real, trackable business outcomes for veterinary practices.
Working with Chckvet has been a dream.
"I've been here for 2 years and we've gone through 4 different apps. We've had a lot of issues & trying to get things fixed is a nightmare. Chckvet is always quick to fix things, open to change, and making sure that we get what we need. And that has been fantastic."
Luke Mann, Practice Manager
All Creatures Veterinary Clinic, Inc, Princeton, WV
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