--- description: Learn more about Covetrus Ascend pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Covetrus Ascend Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Veterinary Software](/directory/30617/veterinary/software) > [Covetrus Ascend](/software/1030873/covetrus-ascend) # Covetrus Ascend Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/1030873/covetrus-ascend Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1030873/covetrus-ascend?page=2) > Ascend users save +16 hours per week thanks to its intuitive interface. Ascend's user base grew by +250% in 2023. > > Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 7 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Covetrus Ascend? Cloud-based software, Covetrus Ascend is currently best suited to companion animal practices, hospitals, specialist practices, mobile/solo practices and corporates. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 7 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Covetrus Software Services - **Location**: Portland, US - **Founded**: 1988 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Please contact Covetrus for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Australia, Hong Kong SAR China, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, United Kingdom ## Features - Accounting Software - Appointment Scheduling Software - Client Management - Communication Management - Confirmations/Reminders - Document Storage - Inventory Management Software - Patient Records Management - Payment Processing Software - Treatment Planning ## Integrations (7 total) - Asteris - ClinicWise - Paws App - VetCheck - Vetstoria - Whippet Notes - iRecall ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Veterinary Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30617/veterinary/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Cloud based means that it mostly takes the worry of cyber security and data storage away from Vet practice owners, so we can focus on treating animals no IT management\! > > **Cons**: I think the invoicing platform is a little clunky and takes much longer than it should. There are many improvements which could be made to make the process more streamlined especially when editing invoices. > > It's generally been very good. Easy to use and reliable. Faults are mostly rectified quickly. Communicating with clients electronically (by SMS or emails) is a breeze and saves a lot of time (less phone calls needed). The new Vetanalytics function is still in development but looks promising. ----- ### "User friendly and constantly developing" — 5.0/5 > **Olivia** | *June 4, 2025* | Veterinary Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The Ascend team are frequently turning out new updates, developing ease of use and great features. We've never had any trouble getting in touch with the support team, with all of them being very helpful. The integration process was smooth and the 24 hour support during transition was incredible. > > **Cons**: There are some lack of features which one would assume to be basic for a PMS system, with lacking reporting abilities which is impacting the clinics R\&D. > > Overall, they are a fantastic team to deal with, no matter who you speak to. The interface is very user friendly and picked up quickly by new users making inductions very smooth. I love to see the new features they introduce. ----- ### "Easy to use from anywhere" — 5.0/5 > **Jodie** | *March 26, 2025* | Veterinary Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease to use Ascend anywhere and on any device. > > **Cons**: There are certain features that could be further developed to allow a more efficient workflow. > > Set-up and transition to Ascend was calm. We didn't have to alter our normal schedule at all. We can work in Ascend from any device anywhere which means we can see the workflow remotely or from an iPad in clinic to allow us to move with the patient. The features in Ascend allow us to do most tasks from there rather than moving to 3rd party platforms. We have Idexx laboratories (in-house and reference), VetScan laboratories (in-house), GapOnly pet insurance, PawsApp online booking, VetCheck online forms/handouts and MessageHub bi-directional SMS all integrated to work within Ascend. ----- ### "New practice, New team, New PMS" — 5.0/5 > **Michelle** | *June 19, 2024* | Veterinary Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The interface is modern and bright, different to anything I've used before. The system is intuitive, we opened a new practice with a new team and choosing a new PMS was risky. Something else to learn\! We are all coping really well and everyone has picked up how to use the system quickly. we are still learning as there are so much functions. one function which is not really necessary but really cool is that we upload patient photos to their accounts, so we know exactly who is who\! > > **Cons**: The thought of not knowing how to use the PMS was worrying. its a very important part of running a successful practice. Having some functions within ascend manager is frustrating, however I understand the Ascend team are working hard to make everything available in ascend. > > The purchase and set up was daunting, however the Ascend team worked with us so well, allowing us to work at our speed and personlise the system to our practice. As a referral centre there are some functions we don't require. The team picked things up quickly and the Vetcheck integration is brilliant, its saved us so much time and allowed up to become much more efficient at day to day tasks and communication with our clients. ----- ### "3 years on and still loving it\!" — 5.0/5 > **Kylie** | *March 24, 2025* | Veterinary Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It streamlines our front of house and back of house workflows in separate ways that make our day so much easier\! Communicating with the team and also with our clients is so simple. I am loving all of the integrations that have occurred since its creation - and there are so many\! (we were the OG beta clinic and haven't stopped singing it's praises yet\!) > > **Cons**: The support team is a bit slower in response than they used to be, presumably because of the larger client base. If you log an issue or question through their support portal on Ascend, you often have to follow this up with a phone call to get someone to look at it. > > Fantastic. Overall they are very helpful. They are always open to suggestions about new integrations, how things can be done differently/better - very aware that every clinic functions just that little bit differently to each other, and try to find ways to accommodate that. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1030873/covetrus-ascend?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/1030873/covetrus-ascend) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | ----- ## Structured Data