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Field Setup: Be Ready Before the First Visit, Not During It
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Before your first booking, have your phone set up for GPS/scheduling, a basic pet first-aid kit on hand, and general supplies (extra waste bags, a spare leash, a key/lockbox system) ready to go. None of it is expensive, but scrambling for it mid-visit makes a bad first impression.
Typical cost
$40–$150
Typical time
1–2 days
Install a scheduling/booking app (the PetBizApp OPERATE tier is free), enable location services so visit check-ins work reliably, and consider a dedicated business number separate from your personal line. A portable charger is worth having for full-day routes.
Not a substitute for veterinary care, but enough to handle minor issues: gauze pads, self-adhesive wrap, antiseptic wipes, tweezers, a digital pet thermometer, a soft muzzle sized for larger dogs, and a printed list of 24-hour emergency vet clinics in your area.
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Extra waste bags (always carry more than you think you'll need), a spare leash and slip lead, hand sanitizer and a small towel, and a labeled key/lockbox organizer system for client home access.
Download: The Field-Ready Kit Checklist
A printable PDF covering the full phone setup, first-aid kit contents, and general supplies list in more depth.
Download the Field-Ready Kit Checklist (PDF)
Currently a free direct download. We'll be adding an optional email signup here soon.
Continue in the PetBizApp
Field Setup is also a section under START in the PetBizApp, and OPERATE handles GPS visit tracking and client photo updates automatically. Free forever, no signup required to browse.