Running a pet care business means wearing a lot of hats—and not all of them come with tails and whiskers. From hiring your first staff member to managing payroll, benefits, and HR compliance, back-office responsibilities can pile up fast.
That’s why we’re always on the lookout for tools that make life easier behind the scenes—just like PetPocketbook does on the front lines. And today, we’re excited to share with you one of our go-to tools: Gusto, a trusted platform we use ourselves and now a part of our Community Perks.
Before Gusto, we were working with a professional employer organization (PEO), and honestly, it was complicated, confusing, and expensive. We needed something more intuitive and cost-effective that could support our growing team as we scaled. Gusto checked all the boxes: streamlined payroll and tax filing, built-in HR tools, and seamless access to benefits.
Onboarding was smooth. The interface is friendly and approachable (gotta love the cute piggy bank loader 🐷). And most importantly–it just works. Payroll runs like clockwork so we can focus on running our business, not wrestling with back-office tasks.
Sound familiar? That’s the experience we want for our clients too.
So, what does this partnership mean for pet care businesses like yours?
Whether you’re expanding your team, navigating the shift from contractors to employees, or looking for a simpler, more reliable way to manage payroll, PetPocketbook and Gusto together can help you grow with confidence. We handle the day-to-day scheduling, staff management, and client payments—while Gusto steps in to take care of payroll, benefits, and HR, so nothing slips through the cracks.
Here’s what Gusto brings to the table:
- Automated payroll processing: Say goodbye to payroll headaches. Gusto automates pay runs, calculates deductions, and handles tax filings accurately and on time.
- Integrated benefits management: Offer your team valuable benefits like health insurance, 401(k) plans, and more, making your business more attractive to top talent.
- HR compliance support: Stay on top of ever-changing labor laws and regulations with Gusto's built-in compliance features.
- A platform that grows with you: As part of our community, you'll gain access to exclusive offers and resources from Gusto, further enhancing the value of your PetPocketbook partnership.
And through our Community Perks program, you’ll now get access to our exclusive discount when you sign up with Gusto–just for being part of the PetPocketbook family.
What’s next
We’re currently exploring a future integration between Gusto and our staff compensation tool, which helps you calculate what you owe your team based on the schedules you set in PetPocketbook. Our goal? Even more automation and less busywork for you.
As the pet care industry continues to evolve, we’re here to help you build toward a more sustainable, professional future—whatever stage you’re starting from. Choosing the right back-office tools—like Gusto—is one way we can make that journey a little easier.
Ready to simplify and scale?
Head to the Community Perks page in your PetPocketbook portal to learn more and get started with Gusto.
And if you're not part of the PetPocketbook community yet, now is a great time to join us! With tools that support your business end-to-end–and perks that go beyond software–we’re here to help you thrive. Book a demo to see how we support pet care providers like you–from scheduling and staff management to back-office operations and beyond.
Welcome aboard, Gusto! We're thrilled to officially welcome a tool we rely on ourselves to the PetPocketbook family, and we look forward to the positive impact our partnership will have on our community.