For Professionals

Everything you need to know about growing your pet care business on PetNect.

Setting Up Your Professional Profile

1

Complete Profile

Add photos, services, and detailed information about your business

2

Connect Stripe

Set up secure payment processing to receive payments

3

Start Accepting Bookings

Manage requests and grow your client base

Optimizing Your Profile

Essential Information

  • • Professional business name and tagline
  • • Clear, high-quality profile photo
  • • Detailed service descriptions
  • • Service area and travel radius
  • • Years of experience and qualifications
  • • Insurance and certification details

Standing Out

  • • Upload photos of you with pets
  • • Write a compelling personal story
  • • Highlight specializations and unique services
  • • Set competitive and transparent pricing
  • • Add testimonials from existing clients
  • • Keep availability calendar updated

Managing Booking Requests

Professional Booking Workflow

1

Receive Request

Get notified of new booking requests via email and in-app notifications

2

Review Details

Check pet information, service requirements, and scheduling preferences

3

Set Price & Accept

Quote your price and accept the booking, or decline with a polite message

4

Await Payment

Owner pays through secure Stripe processing

5

Provide Service

Complete the service and mark as completed to receive payment

Payment Processing & Stripe

Stripe Express Account

All payments are processed through Stripe Express, providing:

  • • Secure payment processing
  • • Direct deposits to your bank account
  • • Tax reporting and 1099 forms
  • • Dispute protection
  • • International payment support

Payment Timeline

Understanding when you get paid:

  • • Payment held until service completion
  • • Mark booking as "Completed" to trigger payout
  • • Standard deposits: 2-7 business days
  • • Express deposits: Same day (fees apply)

Professional Tips for Success

Building Trust

  • • Respond to requests within 24 hours
  • • Be transparent about pricing upfront
  • • Send regular updates during services
  • • Always show up on time
  • • Follow pet care instructions exactly
  • • Send photos/videos to worried owners

Growing Your Business

  • • Ask satisfied clients for reviews
  • • Offer package deals for regular services
  • • Specialize in specific pet types or services
  • • Keep your calendar updated
  • • Network with local vets and pet stores
  • • Consider offering emergency services

Professional Plans & Features

Most Popular

Pro

$49/month

30-day free trial included

  • Unlimited business locations
  • Unlimited bookings
  • • Custom pricing per location
  • • Priority in search results
  • • Customer analytics
  • • Priority email support
💰 ROI: Pro users earn 40% more on average

Premium

$99/month

30-day free trial included

  • Everything in Pro
  • • Featured "Top Professional" placement
  • • Marketing campaign tools
  • • Advanced business insights & reporting
  • • Priority search ranking
  • • Ad-free experience
  • • Dedicated account manager
🚀 ROI: Premium users earn 70% more on average