Walmart opened its very first Pet Service Center at the same store in Dallas, Georgia. Where he piloted the First of all Walmart Health center. “Now customers will be able to easily access their family’s basic healthcare solutions by A central location, including the healthcare needs of their four-legged friends,” said Kaitlyn Shadiow, vice president of pet merchandising at Walmart US in a statement.
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The new pet services center is part of Walmart’s broader goal to “increase access to convenient and affordable health care for our customers,” according to Shadiow. The center will offer low, transparent prices for a range of key pet services, including routine veterinary care such as vaccinations, wellness exams, and minor medical services; grooming services such as baths, nail trimming, teeth cleaning, ear cleaning and basic haircuts; as well as access to a self-service dog wash.
“We know that pet services are essential for pet parents, but for many, the experience can be expensive and disjointed,” Shadiow said. “At Walmart, we have the opportunity to help our customers save valuable money, time and effort by providing them with a pet services destination in the same place they purchase their pet food and supplies. company. »
Although only service animals are allowed inside the main Walmart store, the Walmart Pet Services center has its own separate entrance. This first location will operate as a pilot project, with the goal of bringing more pet service centers to other stores in the future, just as the company has done with its Walmart Health offering.
All pet center services are provided by qualified veterinary and grooming professionals in conjunction with PetIQ, the same partner that owns and operates more than 65 In-store veterinary clinics currently operating in Walmart stores across the country.
To make the pet shopping experience smoother, Walmart is also planning a new online veterinary pharmacy experience which will soon be launched on its website and app. Plus, for a limited time, Walmart+ members can enjoy benefits like 24/7 virtual access to vetted veterinary professionals via text and video via a 1-year free membership to Pawp And save $30 on Rover servicesincluding walking, sitting and looking after the dog.