North America’s leading pet telehealth platform prioritizes employer access to pet benefits
Vetster, the world's fastest growing veterinary telehealth and pet care marketplace, today announced the launch of Vetster for Business, the only pet health platform connecting employees with a veterinarian of their choosing - 24/7. Samsung, Tribalscale, and Indigo, are among the progressive clients leveraging Vetster to create a pet-inclusive workplace.
With employers anticipating a 7% rise in health care costs for 2024, it’s becoming harder to expand benefit offerings that attract and retain employees. Vetster for Business provides companies with a pet-inclusive telehealth solution that includes: unlimited real-time chat with veterinary professionals, secure online video appointments, easy scheduling 24/7, and a mobile app for keeping medical records and health tracking. Clients are up and running within just a few days and receive regular utilization reports. Vetster for Business is available today starting at only $1 USD per employee per month.
“We know that employers are looking to enhance modern benefit offerings with cost-effective solutions,” said Cerys Goodall, COO at Vetster. “Traditional benefits models no longer work for modern employees due to the current climate of budget cuts and inflation. Vetster for Business empowers companies with the necessary tools needed to navigate these challenging times to reduce operating costs, while achieving employee satisfaction.”
With 60% of employees willing to change companies for a more pet-friendly workplace, Vetster for Business is a key driver for companies looking to recruit top talent in today’s market. To date, the program has consistently yielded heightened employee productivity and mental and financial well-being, along with bolstered recruitment, engagement and retention of top talent. Employees rate their Vetster for Business experience 4.9 stars. An additional bonus for employers is the impact of Vetster for Business on improving employee happiness while simultaneously reducing employee absenteeism. Based on internal data, Vetster estimates that a company with a 1000-person workforce could save almost 4000 working hours a year or over $200,000 in operating costs.
“Partnering with Vetster has reshaped and reinvigorated the ways our team thinks about employee benefits,” said Nicola Watson, HR Manager at Tribalscale. “We've witnessed first hand how helping our employees to offset pet related healthcare costs, and alleviating their worry, has directly improved their morale and productivity at work. As we continue to scale our teams, partnering with Vetster has continued to prove beneficial for our recruitment and retention of top talent.”
“We are proud to partner with Vetster to provide around-the-clock pet support and address the unique needs of every employee,” said Merlyn Sequeira, Director, Total Rewards at Samsung. “At Samsung, we’re committed to the holistic well-being of our employees, ensuring team members have access to the necessary care for their entire family. We look forward to continuing working with Vetster to deliver access to quality veterinary care.”
To learn more about Vetster for Business and to quantify the ROI for pet-inclusive benefits, visit: https://vetster.com/en-ca/for-employers.
ABOUT VETSTER
Vetster is the world's leading veterinary telehealth and pet care marketplace connecting pet owners with top-rated veterinary professionals. Pet owners use Vetster to speak to veterinary professionals online through video, text or audio chat. Vetster’s award-winning marketplace and mobile app empower pet owners to speak with a veterinarian from the comfort of home or while traveling, scheduling appointments any time - 24/7. Create a free account today at vetster.com.
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