In celebration of National Pet Month, Walmart+ is giving its members an exciting new reason to rejoice. Today, Walmart+ announced its partnership with Pawp to introduce a new telehealth benefit for pet-owning members. Starting later this year, Walmart+ members will have 24/7 virtual access to Pawp’s team of veterinary professionals, providing unmatched convenience and peace of mind. This new benefit offers a free pet health service for Walmart+ members at a time when traditional veterinary costs are rising and access to care has become increasingly difficult.
Walmart+ initially piloted Pawp as a limited-time offer last year, knowing that over 75% of its members are pet owners*. The pet telehealth service quickly became popular among members, boasting a high redemption rate and becoming Walmart+’s most successful limited-time offer of 2023.
“Our focus has always been on evolving Walmart+ to put our members first. Seeing how well-received Pawp was as a limited-time offer, we knew it was a valuable addition that would enhance the Walmart+ experience,” said Venessa Yates, senior vice president and general manager of Walmart+. “This new benefit illustrates our continued evolution as we strive to provide seamless, time-saving, and affordable solutions tailored to our members’ needs.”
Pawp is a leading digital health clinic and telehealth platform for pet owners, connecting them with veterinary professionals. The platform offers expert support, whether for a second opinion or general guidance. Key features of Pawp for Walmart+ members include:
- Affordable Care: Pawp is offered as a free pet telehealth service within the Walmart+ benefit suite, saving members $99 on the cost of a standalone Pawp membership.
- Expert Support: The veterinary team is comprised of veterinarians and licensed veterinary techs, each with at least five years of clinical experience.
- 24/7 Access to Vets: Members receive unlimited, on-demand virtual visits providing expert advice via text and video.
- Personalized Plans: Post-visit care plans with actionable steps and product recommendations.
“At Pawp, our mission is to make high-quality, convenient pet care accessible to a larger part of the population, and Walmart+ has been an incredible partner in helping us realize this vision,” said Marc Atiyeh, CEO of Pawp. “We’re excited to deepen this relationship by incorporating Pawp as an ongoing, first-of-its-kind pet health benefit for Walmart+ and look forward to supporting Walmart+ members with their pet care for years to come.”
The Pawp Walmart+ benefit adds to Walmart’s role as a one-stop destination for pet needs. Walmart offers customers the convenience of automatic deliveries for frequently purchased pet products, an online pet pharmacy program, and a wide assortment of leading pet products at Everyday Low Prices. Additionally, Walmart is offering thousands of deals and hundreds of Rollbacks throughout National Pet Month.
Walmart+ is Walmart’s membership program, offering a wide range of benefits that save members time and money. At just $98/year or $12.95/month, the membership combines digital and in-store benefits like unlimited free deliveries, fuel and travel discounts, early access to promotions and events, Paramount+ streaming, free returns from home, and much more. For more information, visit Walmart.com/plus.
