AI receptionists · Veterinary · Prices checked October 20, 2026
Best AI Receptionist for Veterinary Clinics (2026)
Our shortlist for veterinary clinics, ranked, with the real monthly bill at about 300 calls. Built from public pricing and reviews; no hands-on testing yet. How we rank.
Our pick
Upfirst
AI receptionist (self-serve)
General tool that books into Google/Outlook/Acuity; spam not billed; $159.95 for 300 calls.
- Exactly 300 calls on the Pro plan · Spam and short calls not billed · Books into Clio and Square
- HIPAA BAA only on custom plan · No dental/vet practice-software integrations named
Reviewers say (limited evidence): + Fast setup; one owner was running in under 20 minutes. – The AI's cadence still sounds like AI to some callers. More
- Real bill at 300 calls/mo
- $159.95/moPro · advertised $24.95/mo
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial
- Public reviews
- 4.9 G2 (26)5.0 Capterra (13)
What each option really costs
| # | Product | Advertised | Real cost, 300 calls/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upfirst | $24.95/mo | $159.95/mo |
| 2 |  Goodcall | $79/mo | $129/mo |
| 3 |  Ruby | $250/mo | ≈ $3,128/mo |
| 4 |  Rosie | $49/mo | $149/mo |
| 5 |  Weave AI Receptionist | $199/mo | $199 + AI add-on (not public) |
Plan, trial and HIPAA details are on each product page.
Assumptions: 300 calls/month, average 3 minutes per call (900 talk minutes), billed monthly (not annual), US local number, no add-ons. Math for each product is on its page.
The rest of the shortlist
- Goodcall AI receptionist (self-serve)
Low cost at $129 for 300 calls; repeat callers count once a month.
- Very predictable bill: no minute metering · Cheap at 300 calls
- Almost no public review evidence · HIPAA only on the $299 plan
Reviewers say (thin evidence): – Prices raised without notice; one reviewer went from $59 to $99 to $130 a month. More
- Ruby Live human receptionists (with optional AI enhancements)
Human receptionists for clinics that want people on emergency calls.
- Real people on every call · Bilingual and HIPAA options
- About 6-25× the cost of AI options at 300 calls · Minute rounding and hold time are billed
Reviewers say (limited evidence): + Real, friendly receptionists who represent the business well. – Expensive, and the bill grows quickly with use; one reviewer cites $650 for 200 minutes. More
- Rosie AI receptionist (self-serve)
Bilingual, simple setup, $149 with transfers.
- Low cost; minutes generous on Scale · Bilingual on every plan
- Little independent review evidence · Overage rate not shown on pricing page
Reviewers say (thin evidence): + Cheaper and better than a call center, per one owner. – After cancelling a trial, one owner's calls kept going to Rosie and played a subscription error. Remove call forwarding when you cancel. More
- Weave AI Receptionist Industry-specific (healthcare practice platform add-on)
Veterinary practice platform; Weave says its AI receptionist for vets is 'coming soon'. Watch this one.
- Native dental PMS booking · HIPAA posture
- AI price not public · You need the Weave platform
Weave platform reviewers say (limited evidence): + Calls, texts, reminders and patient details in one place. – Softphone and phone glitches that need restarts. More
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How to choose for veterinary clinics
- Triage: emergencies go to a human now
- Books into your PIMS
- Prescription and records requests
- After-hours coverage
Then run a free trial with real forwarded calls for a week, after hours first. Listen to five recordings before you switch it on for all calls.
FAQ
How much does an AI receptionist cost for veterinary clinics?
At about 300 calls a month (3-minute average), the options on this page range from $129 to $3,127.50 a month based on public pricing checked October 20, 2026. Some vendors only quote after a demo.
Did you test these products?
Not yet. v1 of AITeamGuide ranks from public pricing, published features and public user reviews. We say so plainly and will add hands-on test calls in a later version.
Will customers know they're talking to AI?
Usually yes, eventually. Most tools let you choose whether the agent says it's an assistant. What matters more is that it transfers quickly to a person when asked.
Can I keep my existing phone number?
With every product here you can forward your current number to the AI, so you don't need to port it.
What should I check before signing up?
Ask in writing: the overage rate, whether spam and short calls are billed, whether it books directly into your software, and (for health data) whether they'll sign a BAA.
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