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Pet Perks As An Added Employee Discount

photo: a green-eyed kitten is evaluated by a veterinarian holding a stethescope

In today's competitive job market, companies are constantly seeking creative ways to enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and find new talent. One increasingly popular perk among companies is offering discounts on pet products and services. It's estimated that 66% "of U.S. households, or about 86.9 million families own a pet, according to the 2023-2024 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA)." Offering discounts on pet products and insurance can make a real difference in an employee's budget, especially if they have an animal that needs ongoing vet care. Whether you're a startup or a large company, implementing pet perks is a great discount to offer your employees.

Employee discounts are more than just a perk - they're an essential part of employee satisfaction and retention because it shows you are taking into consideration what their interests are. For pet owners, offering discounts on pet products and insurance can be really enticing when attracting new talent and setting your company apart from the competition. According to PetExec, "the average pet owner spends nearly $1,400 a year on each pet. However, depending on the pet's needs, this number can be much higher."

Veterinary care costs can add up quickly, especially in the case of unexpected illnesses or accidents. By offering pet insurance discounts, employers can help alleviate some of this financial burden for their employees. Incorporating pet insurance into your benefits package can complement other pet-friendly policies, such as allowing pets in the office or offering pet-related leave. Employers may choose to use a third party platform like Passport to curate and offer pet insurance offerings for their employees. Passport can provide employees with multiple insurance products from which to choose the best option to meet their pet's needs.

photo: a woman using a laptop sits next to a dog on a canvas couch
Impact On Employee Well-being

Pet ownership has been linked to numerous health benefits including decreased stress, improved heart health, and even helping children with their emotional and social skills. By making pet care more affordable, employee discounts indirectly contribute to an employee's overall well-being. Happier, healthier employees are more productive and engaged at work, leading to increased retention.

Implement Pet Discounts In Your Employee Benefits Package

At Passport, we offer several options for pet food, supplies and insurance. A list of the companies we partner with are:

  • Spot Pet Insurance
  • Native Pet
  • Rover
  • The Farmer's Dog
  • Ollie
  • Nationwide Pet Insurance
  • Allivet
  • DogTV

From food to toys to vet visits, being a pet owner can get costly. Since our furry babies are part of the family, helping offset any costs for your employees by offering discounts on pet products is a great way to show you care.

Contact us for a demo and see how we can customize a discount program that aligns with your employees needs.