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Vetster Launches Game-Changing 24/7 Pet Health Platform for Businesses

Vetster, the global leader in veterinary telehealth, is transforming workplaces into pet-friendly havens with its latest innovation, Vetster for Business. This unique platform offers employees round-the-clock access to veterinarians of their choice, marking a new era in corporate pet care. Leading companies like Samsung, Tribalscale, and Indigo are already harnessing the power of Vetster to cultivate pet-inclusive work environments.

As health care costs are expected to surge by 7% in 2024, businesses are struggling to find affordable benefits that both attract and retain talent. Vetster for Business emerges as a cost-effective solution, providing unlimited chat with veterinary professionals, secure video appointments, 24/7 scheduling, and a mobile app for medical record keeping and health tracking. Companies can implement the service swiftly and receive regular reports on its usage, all starting at just $1 USD per employee per month.

Cerys Goodall, COO at Vetster, highlights the platform's role in enhancing employee benefits in an economical way amidst budget cuts and inflation. Vetster for Business aims to cut operating costs while boosting employee satisfaction.

The platform is particularly crucial in today's competitive job market, with 60% of employees willing to switch jobs for more pet-friendly workplaces. Vetster for Business has already shown remarkable results in enhancing employee productivity, mental and financial well-being, and in improving recruitment, engagement, and retention. Users rate their experience with the platform at 4.9 stars, and companies report significant reductions in absenteeism. For instance, a business with 1,000 employees could save nearly 4,000 work hours annually, translating to over $200,000 in operational savings.

Nicola Watson, HR Manager at Tribalscale, attests to Vetster’s positive impact on employee morale and productivity, noting its value in team expansion and talent retention. Merlyn Sequeira, Director of Total Rewards at Samsung, echoes this sentiment, emphasizing Samsung's commitment to comprehensive employee well-being and Vetster’s role in enhancing their team's pet care.