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NectarVet: cost, fit and limits
NectarVet is a cloud veterinary practice information management system made by NectarVet, Inc. that sells an Essentials plan and an Expert plan, with AI exam tools, an advanced client portal and SOAP and surgery notes reserved for Expert.
What to know first
NectarVet has two plans and a one-time onboarding fee that covers data migration, set-up and training. Essentials includes the practice system, a Vetcove integration and core client communication. Expert adds the advanced client portal, appointment scheduling and AI exam tools. Neither monthly price is published on the plans page. The privacy policy dates from July 2024 and says customer data is governed by the customer contract.
NectarVet at a glance
| Maker | NectarVet, Inc., Not stated on the vendor pages |
|---|---|
| Free plan | No |
| Entry price | Quote only |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Veterinary Practice Management Software in 2026, rank 6 of 13 |
| Website | nectarvet.com |
Who NectarVet is best for
Clinics that buy supplies through Vetcove
Essentials includes a Vetcove integration, so inventory ordering connects to the practice system from the start. Ordering and the clinical record then share one login rather than two systems.
Practices that want AI at exam time
The Expert plan names AI exam tools, SOAP notes and surgery notes, grouped with templates and the client portal on one tier.
Multi-location and mobile practices
Separate feature pages for multi-location and mobile vets suggest the system targets both setups, though the plans page gives no per-site pricing.
NectarVet plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | Not published | Modern practice system, Ecosystem Essentials with the Vetcove integration, and core client communications for a clinic that does not need the AI tools. |
| Expert | Not published | Everything in Essentials plus the Ecosystem, advanced client portal and AI exam tools, with appointment scheduling, SOAP notes and surgery notes. |
| One-time onboarding fee | Not published | Covers data migration, set-up and training when a clinic moves over, charged once and separate from the monthly plan price. |
Checked November 2026.
What NectarVet does
- AI exam tools
- Named in the Expert plan description, and the site carries AI suite and top AI features pages. The pages read do not describe how the exam tools work or what they were trained on.
- Client portal
- The advanced client portal belongs to Expert, so clinics on Essentials rely on core client communications without the portal features. The pages read give no feature list for the portal itself.
- SOAP and surgery notes
- Expert lists SOAP notes, surgery notes and templates, which standardizes charting across vets when templates are shared. The same tier carries the AI exam tools, so notes and AI sit together.
- Vetcove integration
- Essentials links to the Vetcove supplies marketplace, which lets purchasing and the practice system share product and order information. The pages read do not list what data flows between the two.
How NectarVet handles your data
NectarVet's privacy policy, last updated 11 July 2024, says personal information is stored for as long as the user uses the services and as needed for the stated purposes. It does not say whether customer data or AI inputs train models, where data is hosted or which certifications the company holds. The pages read also say customer data is governed by the customer contract rather than the public policy, so the contract is the document to review. The terms of service are governed by Delaware law with New Castle County courts.
Where NectarVet falls short in practice
- Prices are hidden. Neither Essentials nor Expert shows a monthly amount, and the onboarding fee has no figure, so a clinic cannot estimate the first-year cost from the plans page.
- AI on the upper tier only. AI exam tools are listed under Expert, so a clinic on Essentials would need to move up before it can use them, and the price gap is unknown.
- Public policy is generic. The privacy policy covers site visitors, while customer data sits under a separate contract that the pages read do not reproduce. Ask for that contract before judging data terms.
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NectarVet: common questions
Which NectarVet plan includes the AI features?
The Expert plan names AI exam tools, along with the advanced client portal, appointment scheduling, SOAP notes and surgery notes. Essentials lists the practice system, a Vetcove integration and core client communications. The pages read do not publish the price difference between the two.
Does NectarVet publish monthly prices?
No. As of November 2026 the plans page lists Essentials and Expert with a one-time onboarding fee but no amounts. The fee covers data migration, set-up and training, so ask for the monthly figure and the onboarding fee together in one quote.
What does the NectarVet onboarding fee cover?
The plans page says the one-time fee covers data migration, set-up and training. It gives no amount and does not say how much history is migrated, so ask which records, images and ledgers are included and what happens to anything not converted.
Who governs NectarVet's customer data terms?
The pages read say customer data is governed by the customer contract rather than the public privacy policy. The terms of service name Delaware law and New Castle County courts. Review the signed contract for retention, hosting and training terms.
Does NectarVet work with Vetcove?
Yes. The Essentials plan description names a Vetcove integration within Ecosystem Essentials. The pages read do not describe what data flows between the two, such as orders or inventory levels, so confirm the scope with the vendor before relying on it.