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Appointments FAQ

FAQ for appointments

Cancelling Appointments

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  1. Select the Appointment

    • Click on the appointment you wish to cancel directly on the calendar grid, OR

    • Click the 3-bar menu on the left, select Appointments, and choose the desired appointment from the list.

  2. Open Appointment Actions

    • Once the appointment details panel opens on the right, click the Other Actions button near the bottom left of the panel.

  3. Choose the Cancel Option

    • From the pop-up menu, select Cancel Appointment (displayed in red).

  4. Provide a Reason

    • A confirmation window will appear asking:
      “Are you sure you want to cancel this appointment?”

    • Type a reason for cancellation into the text box provided.

  5. Confirm Cancellation

    • Click the Confirm Cancellation button to finalise the process.


Editing Appointments

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  1. Select the Appointment

    • Click on the existing appointment block on your calendar grid, OR

    • Click the 3-bar menu on the left, select Appointments, and choose the desired appointment from the list.

  2. Open Service for Editing

    • When the appointment details panel slides out on the right, click the pencil icon on the service you need to modify under the Services/Products section.

  3. Edit Service Details

    • An Edit Service pop-up window will appear.

    • You can update details such as:

      • Service Name

      • Price

      • Start Time

      • Duration

      • Assigned Staff

  4. Save Changes

    • After making your adjustments, click the Save button at the bottom right of the pop-up window to apply your changes.


Creating a New Appointment

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  1. Open New Appointment

    • Go to Calendar → Click + Create in the top left → Select New Appointment.

  2. Select Customer and Pet

    • In the right-side panel, use the search bar to find and select the customer and their pet.

  3. Choose Services or Products

    • Under Select Services or Products, choose the required service.

  4. Configure Payment (Optional)

    • Scroll down to Payment Request to set up deposit details, if needed.

  5. Confirm Appointment

    • Click the Create & Confirm button at the bottom right.

  6. Verify Appointment

    • Check that the new appointment appears on your calendar grid.


Deleting Appointments

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  1. Select the Appointment

    • Click on the appointment block you want to remove on your calendar grid, OR

    • Click the 3-bar menu on the left, select Appointments, and choose the desired appointment from the list.

  2. Open Actions Menu

    • When the appointment details panel slides out on the right, click the Other Actions button near the bottom left corner.

  3. Choose Delete Option

    • From the pop-up menu, click Delete Appointment (displayed in red).

  4. Confirm Deletion

    • A confirmation window will appear warning that this action cannot be undone.

    • Click the red Delete button to permanently remove the appointment from the system.


Repeating Appointments

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  1. Start a New Appointment

    • Go to Calendar → Click + Create in the top left → Select New Appointment.

    • In the right-side panel, select the customer, pet, and service.

  2. Open Repeat Options

    • Click the blue Doesn't Repeat link located just below the appointment time at the top right of the panel.

  3. Set Recurrence Details

    • In the Repeat This Appointment pop-up, configure:

      • Frequency (e.g., Every 2 weeks)

      • Day

      • Start Date

      • End Criteria (e.g., After a set number of appointments)

    • Click Next.

  4. Review Scheduled Dates

    • Check the generated list of appointment dates.

    • Uncheck any specific dates you wish to skip.

    • Click Create Repeating Schedule.

  5. Finalize Recurring Appointment

    • Click Create or Create & Confirm at the bottom right of the main panel to finalize the recurring booking.


Rescheduling Appointments

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  1. Select the Appointment

    • Click on the appointment you want to reschedule on the calendar grid, OR

    • Click the 3-bar menu on the left, select Appointments, and choose the desired appointment from the list.

  2. Open Actions Menu

    • Once the details panel opens on the right, click the Other Actions button near the bottom left corner.

  3. Choose Reschedule Option

    • Select Reschedule Appointment from the pop-up menu.

  4. Select New Date & Time

    • A blue banner will appear at the top prompting: “Select a date & time to reschedule the appointment to”.

    • Click the new desired time slot directly on the calendar grid.

  5. Confirm Reschedule

    • A confirmation window will display the old and new appointment details.

    • Verify the New Appointment Date and New Appointment Time, then click Confirm Reschedule.

  6. Completion

    • A green success message will appear at the bottom left, and the appointment block will be moved to its new slot on the calendar.


Relocating Appointments

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  1. Select the Appointment

    • Click on the appointment you want to relocate on the calendar grid, OR

    • Click the 3-bar menu on the left, select Appointments, and choose the desired appointment from the list.

  2. Open Actions Menu

    • Once the appointment details panel opens on the right, click the Other Actions button near the bottom left corner.

  3. Choose Relocate Option

    • Select Relocate Appointment from the pop-up menu.

  4. Select New Location

    • In the Would you like to relocate this appointment? window, click into the Relocate to: search box.

    • Select the new location from the drop-down list (e.g., Pawfect – Manchester).

  5. Finalize Relocation

    • Note the system warning: if the currently assigned staff is unavailable at the new location, you may need to manually reassign a staff member.

    • Click the Relocate button to finalize the move.


Booking Multiple Pets

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  1. Start a New Appointment

    • Click + Create in the top left → Select New Appointment.

  2. Select Customer and First Pet

    • In the right-side panel, search for and select the customer and their first pet.

    • Choose the required service for that pet.

  3. Add Additional Pets

    • Click the Add Pet + button next to the first pet’s name at the top of the panel.

    • Select another existing pet from the drop-down list (e.g., Cooper), OR click + Add New Pet to create a new profile.

  4. Select Services for Each Pet

    • Click on the individual tabs for each pet (e.g., Maki and Cooper) just below their names to ensure the correct services are selected for each pet.

  5. Finalize Booking

    • Click the Create & Confirm button at the bottom right.

    • Verify that the new appointments appear on your calendar grid.


Assigning Staff to Appointments

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  1. Open the Appointment

    • While creating a new appointment or viewing an existing appointment, locate the chosen service in the Services section of the right-side details panel.

    • Click the pencil (edit) icon inside the service box.

  2. Open Edit Service Window

    • The Edit Service pop-up window will appear on the screen.

  3. Select Staff Member

    • Click the Assigned Staff drop-down menu at the bottom of the pop-up.

    • Select the desired staff member from the list of available employees.

  4. Save Assignment

    • Click the Save button in the pop-up window.

    • Finalize the booking by clicking Create & Confirm in the main panel.


Marking Appointments as Completed

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  1. Select the Appointment

    • Click on the appointment you want to mark as completed on the calendar grid, OR

    • Click the 3-bar menu on the left, select Appointments, and choose the desired appointment from the list.

  2. Change Appointment Status

    • Once the appointment details panel opens on the right, click the current status badge (e.g., green Confirmed button) at the top right.

    • Select Completed from the drop-down menu.

  3. Confirm Completion

    • A confirmation window will appear asking:
      “Are you sure you want to mark this appointment as 'Completed'?”

  4. Handle Unpaid Appointments

    • If the system detects the appointment is still unpaid, a Payment window will appear.

    • Select a payment method (e.g., Cash) and click Mark As Paid.

  5. Finalize Completion

    • Once fully paid, click the dark Mark As Complete button on the final prompt.

  6. Completion Confirmation

    • The appointment block will update to blue on the calendar grid.

    • The status will display as Completed, and a green success message will appear at the bottom left of the screen.


Viewing Appointment Activity

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  1. Select the Appointment

    • Click on the appointment you want to review on the calendar grid, OR

    • Click the 3-bar menu on the left, select Appointments, and choose the desired appointment from the list.

  2. Open Activity Log

    • Once the appointment details panel opens on the right, click the Activity Log icon (a clipboard with a small clock) at the top right of the panel, just left of the X.

  3. Review Appointment History

    • The panel will display the Appointment Activity timeline, showing:

      • All historical actions

      • Status changes

      • Timestamps

      • Staff members responsible for each update


Sending Invoices for Appointments

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  1. Select the Appointment

    • Click on the appointment you want to invoice on the calendar grid, OR

    • Click the 3-bar menu on the left, select Appointments, and choose the desired appointment from the list.

  2. Open Actions Menu

    • Once the appointment details panel opens on the right, click the Other Actions button near the bottom left corner.

  3. Send Invoice

    • Select Send Invoice from the pop-up menu.

  4. Confirmation

    • A green success message stating “Invoice has been sent to the customer” will appear at the bottom left of your screen to confirm the action.


Request payment for upcoming appointments

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  1. Select the Appointment

    • Click on the appointment you want to request payment for on the calendar grid, OR

    • Click the 3-bar menu on the left, select Appointments, and choose the desired appointment from the list.

  2. Open Actions Menu

    • Once the appointment details panel opens on the right, click the Other Actions button near the bottom left corner.

  3. Set Payment Request

    • Select Set Payment Request from the pop-up menu.

  4. Configure Payment Details

    • In the Payment Request window:

      • Choose Select Type: Full Amount or Deposit/Fixed Fee

      • Specify the Request Amount

      • Select the Payment Method from the drop-down (e.g., Savvy Pay)

      • Optionally, enter a Description

  5. Finalize Payment Request

    • Click the dark Set Payment Request button at the bottom of the window to finalize and send the request.


Adding Notes to Individual Appointments

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  1. Select the Appointment

    • Click on the appointment on the calendar grid, OR

    • Click the 3-bar menu on the left, select Appointments, and choose the desired appointment from the list.

  2. Open Notes Section

    • In the right-side details panel, scroll down to the Internal Notes section.

    • Ensure the Appointment Notes tab is selected.

  3. Add a Note

    • Click the + Add Appointment Note button.

    • A text box will appear—type your desired note into the field.

  4. Save the Note

    • Click the blue Save Note button to attach the note to the appointment.


Editing or Updating Appointment Notes

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  1. Select the Appointment

    • Click on the appointment on the calendar grid, OR

    • Click the 3-bar menu on the left, select Appointments, and choose the desired appointment from the list.

  2. Open Appointment Notes

    • In the right-side details panel, scroll down to the Appointment Notes section.

    • Click directly on the existing note you wish to modify.

  3. Edit the Note

    • A pop-up window displaying the note will appear.

    • Click the dark Edit Note button.

  4. Save Changes

    • Update the text in the text box as needed.

    • Click the Save Note button to apply your changes.


Deleting Appointment Notes

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  1. Select the Appointment

    • Click on the appointment on the calendar grid, OR

    • Click the 3-bar menu on the left, select Appointments, and choose the desired appointment from the list.

  2. Open Appointment Notes

    • In the right-side details panel, scroll down to the Appointment Notes section.

    • Click directly on the existing note you want to remove.

  3. Delete the Note

    • When the note pop-up window appears, click the red Delete Note button to permanently remove it from the appointment record.

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