Walmart Expands Pet Care Services
Walmart is expanding its pet care offerings by widening access to affordable in-person and virtual veterinary services that include pet prescription delivery, grooming services, and pet food and supplies.
Part of this initiative is the retailer expansion of Walmart Pet Services, with planned openings in the coming weeks in Cumming and Alpharetta, Ga.; Glendale and Chandler, and Mesa, Ariz.
According to the retailer, all locations offer low, transparent pricing with easy-to-understand packages and build on the success of the Dallas, Georgia pilot.
“Walmart understands that pets are family, and we’re proud to be a trusted destination for our pet parents,” said Kaitlyn Shadiow, vice president of Merchandising, Pets, Walmart U.S. “Whether shopping in-store or online, Walmart offers a differentiated omnichannel experience and a wide assortment of offerings – from products and prescriptions to services – available at our Every Day Low Prices to make pet care affordable and convenient.”
Walmart Pet Services centers will continue to offer routine veterinary care (vaccines, wellness exams, and minor medical services), and grooming (baths, nail trims, teeth cleaning, ear cleaning, and basic hair trims), with services provided by experienced veterinary and grooming professionals in collaboration with PetIQ. Walmart has plans to continue to expand its Pet Services centers, with ambitions to introduce the model to more communities in the future.
Additionally, starting October 18, Walmart will officially launch its highly anticipated Walmart+ benefit with Pawp, which was announced earlier this year. This new online pet care service will give Walmart+ members free, 24/7 access to Pawp's team of veterinary professionals with unlimited $0 visits via text or video.
Walmart also recently expanded its Pet Pharmacy services, providing customers across the country with a seamless and convenient, low-cost solution for pet prescriptions – delivered straight to their doorstep. Walmart customers can also continue to fill pet prescriptions in stores.
These announcements build on Walmart’s overall commitment to offering must-have products and some of the most sought-after brands for its pet customers. Walmart has launched several new pet brands in the past year, with new offerings including Goodlands Pet Food, Zuke’s Dog Treats, Rocco and Roxie, Vets Best Flea and Tick, and so many more.
