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Pet care benefits can be added as part of a lifestyle or wellness bundle in your Section 125 Plan. These benefits typically include access to Veterinary Telemedicine (TeleVet) services — giving employees 24/7 support from licensed veterinarians via phone, chat, or video.
Unlimited virtual vet consultations
After-hours advice for pet illness or injuries
Support with diet, behavior, and chronic issues
Guidance on when to go in-person (and when not to)
Easy access from mobile devices or laptops
It’s a simple, affordable way to help pet owners get peace of mind without rushing to an emergency vet or Googling symptoms at midnight.
Let’s start with the basics: when you offer pet care services through a Section 125 Plan, employees can elect these benefits pre-tax — meaning they pay less in income taxes, and you pay less in payroll taxes.
This makes the benefit affordable, flexible, and compliant with IRS guidelines when properly structured. And since these plans are already set up to handle pre-tax wellness options, adding pet care to the mix is easy.
But beyond tax savings, it sends a powerful message: We care about what matters to you.
Imagine 15 employees choose pet care as part of their benefits and contribute $300 each per year through pre-tax deductions.
Total pre-tax payroll reduction: $4,500
Employer payroll tax savings (7.65%): $344
Employees save on taxes and get unlimited access to pet care support
Now imagine combining this with telemedicine, ID protection, and other lifestyle perks — your savings add up fast, and your benefit package suddenly feels fresh and human.
More than 70% of U.S. households own a pet. That’s a huge portion of your workforce—and for many, pets are like children. They schedule their lives around vet appointments, worry about illnesses, and pay hefty out-of-pocket costs for answers that could’ve come from a quick phone call.
Adding pet care to your 125 Plan gives employees:
Peace of mind when their pet isn’t acting right
Help making smart decisions without expensive vet bills
Fewer missed workdays rushing to urgent vet visits
Support they can use after hours and on weekends
A reason to stay loyal to an employer that “gets” them
This is one of those benefits that employees talk about at lunch, post about online, and genuinely appreciate—even if they never use it.
If your team loves their pets as much as their paychecks this is your chance to offer something they actually care about Pet benefits are easier to add than you think and they come with real savings for your business too.
Ready to offer Pet Care Benefits that keep tails wagging and employees smiling?
📞 Schedule your free consultation today
Your employees’ pets will thank you. And so will your bottom line.
Disclaimer: We do not provide legal or tax advice. All recommendations involve third-party providers who manage compliance and plan setup.
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