Survey: The Impact of Pet Benefits In Your Workplace

This survey report explores how HR leaders can mitigate these challenges by implementing meaningful pet benefits that not only ease financial strain but also help employees stay happy, healthy, and engaged.

81%

Of pet parents spent at least $500 on unexpected pet care this year.

80%

Of pet parents say that their pet inspires them to be healthier.

58%

Of HR leaders have noticed an increase in requests for pet benefits

53%

Of pet parents have skipped veterinary care due to cost.

The positive impact of supported pet parenthood

As HR leaders strive to attract, retain, and develop their workforce it’s essential to understand how to serve the whole person. Supportive family benefits, like pet benefits, can be significant influences that can address equity, financial stability, and generational differences. Benefits are tools that can be honed to meet evolving needs, boosting productivity while reducing turnover.

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Improved Financial Wellness

Accessible, on-demand vet care helps catch issues early, offer preventive care options, and avoid unnecessary in-person visits. For employees, that can mean saving $1,000 or more per pet, per year. For employers, it can mean reducing financial stress-driven productivity losses by $1,000–$5,000 per employee annually.

Reduced costs on healthcare

By reducing pet-related stress, improving work-life balance, and fostering healthier habits like pet ownership, employers can support a workforce that’s healthier, more rested, and less lonely. The ripple effect? Lower healthcare claims and up to $3,700 in savings per employee annually.

Increased retention and talent attraction

When benefits don’t align with what employees truly value, retention and recruitment both suffer. Turnover is expensive, costing $4,000–$21,000 per employee, but offering a pet benefit sends a powerful signal of empathy and cultural alignment. It can be a decision maker for top candidates and encourage current employees to stay.

Here’s what our clients have to say:

"Airvet is everything it promised to be and more. The implementation was a breeze. Great team, great benefit, and great experience to provide to our employees."

—Brent Smith, Principal, Benefits Program Manager

"Airvet is a great addition to our benefits portfolio, meeting employees where they are at with a virtual solution to support peace of mind for our pet families."

—Amber Drake, Global Work & Life Benefits Program Manager

"Airvet is among the most popular and fastest growing benefits we’ve ever launched. We’re thrilled with how quickly it’s become a workforce favorite."

—Aaron Brown, SVP Total Rewards

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