The Pet Manager Journey
Discover the special journey that took us from a single client to a global leader in pet care technology. For over a decade, we’ve been refining our global platform to provide you with the tools you need and the support you deserve.
World-Class Solution
The Pet Manager Story: Global Scale, Personal Heart
Every great piece of software starts with a problem that needs solving. For us, that problem was a massive, double A3 paper register sitting on the front desk of a local pet resort back in 2013.
From a Paper Trail to the Cloud
Our story began in Coolum Beach, Australia. While I and my team at my IT firm, OJ Networks, were building a website for a local boarding facility, we noticed something startling: the entire business—hundreds of bookings, customer and pet information and vaccinations —was being managed entirely by hand.
When we searched for a digital solution to help them modernize, we found that the existing options were either stuck in the past or just not built correctly. I knew there had to be a better way, so we decided to build it. What started as a custom tool for one kennel has since evolved into a leading management suite used by facilities worldwide.
Completely Australian Made & Never Outsourced
From day one, we’ve held a firm belief in the integrity of our code. Although Pet Manager is built for the global Pet Service Market, we have always coded in house in Australia. Every single feature and update is built by our own direct employees. By keeping our development in-house, we ensure that the people writing the code are the same people who understand our vision and care about your business's success.
A Decade of Industry-Tailored Innovation
Over the last decade, we realized that modern pet businesses are multifaceted. We didn’t want to just add "features"; we wanted to build specialized, feature-rich modules that handle the unique nuances of every service you offer. By collaborating directly with hundreds of business owners in each niche, we developed dedicated functionality for:
Boarding & Daycare: Advanced suite and play-group management with packages.
Grooming & Training: Appointment-based workflows and progress tracking.
Specialized Care: Tailored modules for Hydrotherapy, Dog Walking, and In-Home Services & Dog Parks.
2023: A New Chapter of Total Focus
I have spent over 30 years at the intersection of technology and business. In 2023, I reached a defining milestone. To ensure the platform received the dedicated innovation it deserved, I sold OJ Networks to focus 100% on Pet Manager as its own standalone company. This transition was my commitment to the global pet care community to make Pet Manager the most comprehensive tool on the market
Rapid Development, Regular Upates
We pride ourselves on our agility. Our team adopts a rapid development approach, which means we are rapidly fix any reported bugs and add new features. Ou technology stack allows for zero downtime for your business during these updates.
We maintain a regular release schedule for major features, ensuring the platform evolves alongside the industry. We also believe in transparency; we keep our clients informed of every update and improvement through our regular newsletters.
The Best Solutions, Small Enough to Care
As we have grown, we’ve held onto a core philosophy: We are big enough to provide world-class, enterprise-grade solutions, yet small enough to care for every individual customer. Our commitment to service is why we are consistently rated 5 stars on Google and Capterra. We pride ourselves on being accessible, responsive, and genuinely invested in your growth.
And Now?
2026: A Global Partner in Pet Care
This year marks our official transition to petmanager.com, reflecting our growing community of clients across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific. To better serve our international family, we have expanded our operations:
Follow-the-Sun Support: With dual support hubs in the UK and Australia, we provide phone assistance that covers the timezones of our clients worldwide.
A Local Presence: With dedicated staff now on the ground in New Zealand and the UK, we bring local expertise to our global markets.
Seamless Integrations: Our deep partnerships with global leaders like Stripe and Xero ensure your business remains automated and accurate, no matter where you are located.
The Software & Support you Deserve
We’ve spent over a decade perfecting these tools so you can focus on what you do best.
Now, it’s your turn to reap the rewards of everything we’ve built. You deserve a platform that works as hard as you do, backed by the incredible, 5-star support that has become our hallmark.
We invite you to join our global community and experience a better way to manage your facility—where the technology is seamless and the personal help you deserve is always just a phone call away.
Ian Johnson
CEO - Pet Manager
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Pet Manager has been an absolute game-changer for us, making our day-to-day operations so much … More more efficient. The time we previously spent on invoices alone makes it well worth it.
As a small business without much experience using software, it can feel a bit intimidating at first, but the resources available and the support team make it easy. Whenever we submit a ticket, the Pet Manager team responds quickly, explains everything clearly, and even acts on suggestions. Because we don’t have a very standard business model, the team has been incredible in helping us customise the system to fit our needs.
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Pet Manager is amazing! We took over a boarding cattery that was using a pen and paper booking … More system. We knew we needed to change that very quickly and I'm so happy I found Pet Manager. Ian walked me through the system and set up various aspects for me, while also pointing out settings I could customise later if I needed to. The Xero and Stripe integrations are brilliant and make life so much easier. Support has always been efficient. They've thought of everything with this software. I can't imagine boarding cattery life without it (actually I can, but the thought makes me hyperventilate). It's money well spent. Thank you, Ian and the team!
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Ian and the Team at Pet Manager are next level, Ian went above and beyond making the transition … More to online booking easy especially for my wife running the Kennel. The software system is intuitive and very easy for my wife to use that is an animal lover not a techno lover, however she was impressed with the software system. The support to her setting up was amazing, cannot recommend the software or company high enough. Happy wife, happy life… thanks Ian.
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