Buddies pet insurance scheme offering savings of 25% now available to vet nurses
Market Harborough, UK: Buddies today announced that its discounted pet insurance scheme, currently only available to Buddies employees, has been extended to include nurses working in veterinary practices that distribute the Buddies Puppy and Kitten Packs®.
Around 8,000 vet nurses will now qualify for inclusion in the Buddies pet insurance discount scheme. They will receive a 25% discount on published Buddies pet insurance rates [Buddies pet insurance|http://www.buddies.co.uk].
“We value our vet nurse network and reward them regularly with promotional gifts,” said Buddies managing director Marianne Metaxas. “Discounted pet insurance is another great offer. We know nurses are enthusiastic respondents, so we are expecting lots of them to take up the scheme.”
Buddies pet insurance offers three levels of cover, up to a maximum of £5,000. There is no upper age limit and cover continues for however long the treatment takes. Buddies gold and silver pet health insurance policy holders also benefit from up to £1,000 towards the cost of boarding kennel fees in the event of the owner being hospitalised and up to £2,000 for holiday cancellation caused by a pet requiring emergency treatment.
Buddies today announced the launch of a discount pet insurance scheme which is open to all members of staff. Qualifying scheme members will receive a 25% discount on published Buddies pet insurance rates. Buddies pet insurance [Buddies pet insurance |http://www.buddies.co.uk/] provides cover of up to GBP5,000 and ongoing lifetime cover. Customers also have the option of paying in monthly instalments.“The rising cost of pet healthcare should encourage responsible owners to budget for vet bills,” said Buddies managing director Marianne Metaxas. “We suggest all our pet owning staff consider taking out a pet insurance policy and the majority of them do. I am sure the introduction of the Buddies pet insurance staff discount scheme will make the case even more compelling.”Buddies pet insurance offers three levels of cover, up to a maximum of GBP5,000. There is no upper age limit and cover continues for however long the treatment takes. Buddies gold and silver pet health insurance policy holders also benefit from up to GBP1,000 towards the cost of boarding kennel fees in the event of the owner being hospitalised and up to GBP2,000 for holiday cancellation caused by a pet requiring emergency treatment.
Buddies launches pet catalogue for new puppy owners, offering a showcase for 30 innovative products.
Market Harborough, UK: Buddies today announced the launch of a pet product catalogue, with an emphasis on items designed to help new owners cope more easily with puppy training, travel and safety. Featured products include the innovative Simple Solution training pad with its scientifically formulated scent that attracts puppies – a sample of the pad is attached to the catalogue.
Savings of up to 15% are available on key items such as a puppy training kit, which includes a hands-free treats bag, lightweight indoor lead, bad behaviour spray and a socialisation sounds CD. Safety products include an innovative security leash that features a simple two-number combination lock at each end and an adjustable dog barrier.
“The merchandising team have done a great job, sourcing hard-to-find products that really help new owners,” said Buddies managing director Marianne Metaxas. “The catalogue delivers on our promise to make life with a new puppy easier.”
The catalogue will be distributed via the Buddies Puppy Pack®, which is given to new pet owners at first vaccination through a network of over 2,000 vets, or at selected dog breeders. Customers can order items directly from Buddies using a postal form, calling an order line on 0871 226 1820 or going online at www.buddiescatalogue.co.uk
Buddies distributes 2.5 million puppy and kitten packs through UK veterinary surgeries and dog breeders.
Market Harborough, UK: Buddies today announced that it had shipped 2.5 million puppy and kitten packs since the launch of its sampling programme in 2001. The milestone confirms Buddies as the largest independent sampling operation in the UK companion pet care market.
New pet owners are given a free Buddies Puppy Pack® or Kitten Pack® at first vaccination through a network of over 2,000 vets, or selected breeders. The packs contain a pet care guide, product samples, a toy and pet-related literature.
“This was a brand new concept when we launched it six years ago,” said Buddies managing director Marianne Metaxas. “Now our packs are the largest single source of puppy and kitten care advice in the UK, reaching thousands of new owners each week. ”
Independent research* of veterinary practices handing out the Buddies packs, revealed that 98% agreed that it was very important to give clients information at first vaccination.
About Buddies Pet
The company is a leading provider of Point of Market Entry (POME) sampling in the UK companion pet market. The Buddies Puppy® and Kitten Pack® service was launched in 2001. This was followed by the introduction of Buddies pet insurance [Buddies pet insurance|http://www.buddies-direct.co.uk] which provides ongoing cover for both dogs and cats.
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* Research carried out by NSM Research
