Covetrus Pulse review

A scalable cloud PIMS with deep ties to the Covetrus supply and services ecosystem.

Verdict

Covetrus Pulse provides a powerful and scalable cloud PIMS, deeply integrated into the wider Covetrus ecosystem of products and services, making it a strong choice for their existing customers.

What customers praise

Pulse offers one of the most complete feature sets on the market, including integrated wellness plans, a client communication suite (Rapport), and tight connections to Covetrus's pharmacy and distribution.

What customers criticise

The user interface, while functional, feels less modern and intuitive than newer competitors like Shepherd, sometimes requiring more clicks for common tasks.

Best for

Growing practices and corporate groups looking for a scalable, all-in-one platform from a major industry supplier.

At a glance

• Integrations: IDEXX, Antech, Covetrus vRx, Rapport, Global Payments, Scopio
• Compliance: PCI
• Regions served: North America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand
• Typical onboarding: 60 days

Red flags

Public risk signals as of June 2026: none. No material public risk signals as of 2026-06-29. See the full red-flag report.

Alternatives

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Source: Top 11 The 11 Best Veterinary Practice Management Software (2026), verified June 29, 2026 — no paid placement.