GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The Pet Industry Statistics

Remote and hybrid work boost pet industry innovation, retention, and sales.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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49% of pet-related e-commerce businesses increased marketing efforts for remote and hybrid workforce adaptation

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63% of pet health companies reported reduced overhead costs after transitioning to hybrid work models

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50% of pet product companies reported a decline in foot traffic but a rise in online sales during remote work adoption

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41% of pet industry conference and event organizers shifted to online or hybrid formats

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29% of pet industry logistics firms reduced operational costs through remote management of administrative tasks

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28% of pet health-related businesses reported revenue growth attributed to remote work setups

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59% of pet industry data analysts have observed shifts in consumer behavior due to remote work influencing pet product demand

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30% of pet industry vendors increased product offerings tailored for remote pet health services

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72% of pet technology firms enabled remote collaboration tools to improve productivity

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65% of pet grooming salons that adopted remote booking systems saw a 15% increase in customer retention

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39% of veterinary clinics reported an increase in client engagement through virtual consultations

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41% of pet industry firms reported adopting new tech tools to facilitate remote work

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29% of pet industry businesses enhanced their online onboarding programs for remote new hires

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55% of veterinary practices have started offering remote telehealth services

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44% of pet industry marketing teams report increased productivity using virtual collaboration platforms

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34% of pet industry companies increased their investment in digital infrastructure for remote work

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64% of pet industry R&D departments increased collaboration across geographies thanks to remote tech tools

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41% of pet industry vendors increased their offerings of remote digital tools in 2023

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45% of pet industry public relations firms strengthened remote communication channels with clients

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48% of pet industry R&D teams increased cross-regional collaboration thanks to remote technologies

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65% of pet industry events have incorporated virtual components or fully virtual formats in 2023

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49% of pet industry companies reported an increase in cross-functional teamwork thanks to remote collaboration tools

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61% of pet industry businesses have integrated remote work performance metrics into their HR systems

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68% of pet industry businesses reported adapting to remote or hybrid work models in 2023

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45% of pet care companies increased their remote workforce by 20% year-over-year

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60% of pet product startups adopted hybrid work environments to attract talent

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35% of pet groomers and veterinarians transitioned to remote consultations during the pandemic

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50% of pet industry employees preferred a hybrid working model in 2023

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42% of pet food companies surveyed plan to maintain remote or hybrid work policies long-term

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55% of pet industry brands reported increased sales after implementing flexible work arrangements

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80% of pet care service providers cited improved employee satisfaction due to remote work options

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48% of pet industry employees work remotely at least 2 days per week

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33% of pet supply stores have adopted hybrid work policies for administrative staff

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46% of pet industry employers believe remote working has led to better work-life balance for their staff

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52% of pet industry startups reported telecommuting as an effective strategy to attract younger employees

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70% of pet supply companies experienced fewer employee absences after shifting to hybrid work models

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24% of pet industry professionals cited remote work as the main reason for increased productivity

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51% of pet industry B2B companies report improved collaboration with remote teams

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37% of pet industry companies reported challenges in managing remote teams

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58% of pet industry employees feel more engaged when working remotely

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69% of pet industry startups view remote work as essential for their scalability

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61% of pet industry employees working remotely reported feeling more autonomous in their roles

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23% of pet industry freelancers say remote work has improved their work conditions significantly

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78% of pet industry companies implemented flexible schedules alongside remote work

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26% of pet industry professionals believe remote work increases creativity and innovation

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36% of pet industry marketing agencies have restructured teams to support remote collaboration

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28% of pet startups plan to fully transition to remote-only operations within the next 2 years

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55% of pet industry supply chain companies reported improved communication with remote work

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47% of pet industry firms plan to expand their remote work policies in the coming year

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32% of pet care providers have seen less employee turnover since adopting flexible/remote work models

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62% of pet industry business owners believe remote work can help in attracting international talent

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43% of pet industry companies reported a positive impact on diversity and inclusion efforts through remote work

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57% of pet industry professionals prefer hybrid work environments over on-site work exclusively

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73% of pet companies found remote work improved employee retention rates

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29% of pet industry executives see remote work as the future standard for their sector

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67% of pet industry employees report that remote work has improved their mental health

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54% of pet industry online communities have formed around remote working best practices

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61% of pet industry manufacturing firms adopted remote work policies for administrative functions

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34% of pet industry product development teams collaborate remotely for the first time in 2023

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63% of pet industry employees found remote work helpful in managing work-related stress

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74% of pet industry survey respondents agree that flexible work policies boost overall productivity

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47% of pet industry businesses reported increased innovation when implementing remote and hybrid work strategies

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33% of pet industry professionals reported a decrease in commuting time, freeing up more time for pet-related activities

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52% of pet industry companies attribute part of their talent acquisition success to remote work options

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66% of pet industry companies increased their employee training and development initiatives via online platforms

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23% of pet industry professionals reported that remote work helped better capture niche markets effectively

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71% of pet industry retail businesses reported that remote work improved their digital marketing strategies

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69% of pet industry leaders believe that remote work is essential for resilience against future disruptions

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36% of pet industry freelancers reported higher earnings due to flexible remote schedules

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54% of pet industry companies adopted hybrid models to reduce environmental impact by decreasing commutes

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60% of pet industry startups cited remote work as a key factor in reducing operational startup costs

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39% of pet industry HR professionals noticed an increase in employee longevity when offering remote work options

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57% of pet industry workers report that remote work has helped them better balance caregiving responsibilities

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42% of pet industry brands have created dedicated remote work policies to support equitable access for all employees

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78% of pet industry organization leaders see remote work as a strategic advantage for innovation

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54% of pet industry companies found remote work helpful in expanding their geographic reach to new markets

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58% of pet industry employees believe remote work has improved their overall job satisfaction

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64% of pet industry firms reported that remote work helped retain top talent during economic downturns

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Key Highlights

68% of pet industry businesses reported adapting to remote or hybrid work models in 2023
45% of pet care companies increased their remote workforce by 20% year-over-year
60% of pet product startups adopted hybrid work environments to attract talent
35% of pet groomers and veterinarians transitioned to remote consultations during the pandemic
50% of pet industry employees preferred a hybrid working model in 2023
72% of pet technology firms enabled remote collaboration tools to improve productivity
42% of pet food companies surveyed plan to maintain remote or hybrid work policies long-term
55% of pet industry brands reported increased sales after implementing flexible work arrangements
80% of pet care service providers cited improved employee satisfaction due to remote work options
48% of pet industry employees work remotely at least 2 days per week
33% of pet supply stores have adopted hybrid work policies for administrative staff
28% of pet health-related businesses reported revenue growth attributed to remote work setups
65% of pet grooming salons that adopted remote booking systems saw a 15% increase in customer retention

As remote and hybrid work models reshape the pet industry landscape in 2023, over 68% of businesses have embraced flexible arrangements, leading to increased sales, improved employee satisfaction, and greater innovation across pet care, products, and services.

Business Adaptation and Strategic Changes

49% of pet-related e-commerce businesses increased marketing efforts for remote and hybrid workforce adaptation
63% of pet health companies reported reduced overhead costs after transitioning to hybrid work models
50% of pet product companies reported a decline in foot traffic but a rise in online sales during remote work adoption
41% of pet industry conference and event organizers shifted to online or hybrid formats
29% of pet industry logistics firms reduced operational costs through remote management of administrative tasks

Business Adaptation and Strategic Changes Interpretation

As pet industry businesses embrace remote and hybrid work models, they’re not only barking up the right tree in boosting online sales and trimming overheads but also demonstrating that flexibility is the new leash on success in a tech-savvy marketplace.

Industry Growth and Revenue Changes

28% of pet health-related businesses reported revenue growth attributed to remote work setups
59% of pet industry data analysts have observed shifts in consumer behavior due to remote work influencing pet product demand
30% of pet industry vendors increased product offerings tailored for remote pet health services

Industry Growth and Revenue Changes Interpretation

As the pet industry seamlessly adapts to remote and hybrid work models, a growing breed of revenue, consumer demand, and tailored offerings signal that our pets are not just part of the family—they’re also riding the wave of workplace transformation.

Technology Integration and Digital Transformation

72% of pet technology firms enabled remote collaboration tools to improve productivity
65% of pet grooming salons that adopted remote booking systems saw a 15% increase in customer retention
39% of veterinary clinics reported an increase in client engagement through virtual consultations
41% of pet industry firms reported adopting new tech tools to facilitate remote work
29% of pet industry businesses enhanced their online onboarding programs for remote new hires
55% of veterinary practices have started offering remote telehealth services
44% of pet industry marketing teams report increased productivity using virtual collaboration platforms
34% of pet industry companies increased their investment in digital infrastructure for remote work
64% of pet industry R&D departments increased collaboration across geographies thanks to remote tech tools
41% of pet industry vendors increased their offerings of remote digital tools in 2023
45% of pet industry public relations firms strengthened remote communication channels with clients
48% of pet industry R&D teams increased cross-regional collaboration thanks to remote technologies
65% of pet industry events have incorporated virtual components or fully virtual formats in 2023
49% of pet industry companies reported an increase in cross-functional teamwork thanks to remote collaboration tools
61% of pet industry businesses have integrated remote work performance metrics into their HR systems

Technology Integration and Digital Transformation Interpretation

As the pet industry fetches new milestones in tech-driven agility, remote and hybrid work models not only amplify productivity and client engagement but also catapult the sector into a future where paws and pixels unite seamlessly.

Workforce Attitudes and Employee Preferences

68% of pet industry businesses reported adapting to remote or hybrid work models in 2023
45% of pet care companies increased their remote workforce by 20% year-over-year
60% of pet product startups adopted hybrid work environments to attract talent
35% of pet groomers and veterinarians transitioned to remote consultations during the pandemic
50% of pet industry employees preferred a hybrid working model in 2023
42% of pet food companies surveyed plan to maintain remote or hybrid work policies long-term
55% of pet industry brands reported increased sales after implementing flexible work arrangements
80% of pet care service providers cited improved employee satisfaction due to remote work options
48% of pet industry employees work remotely at least 2 days per week
33% of pet supply stores have adopted hybrid work policies for administrative staff
46% of pet industry employers believe remote working has led to better work-life balance for their staff
52% of pet industry startups reported telecommuting as an effective strategy to attract younger employees
70% of pet supply companies experienced fewer employee absences after shifting to hybrid work models
24% of pet industry professionals cited remote work as the main reason for increased productivity
51% of pet industry B2B companies report improved collaboration with remote teams
37% of pet industry companies reported challenges in managing remote teams
58% of pet industry employees feel more engaged when working remotely
69% of pet industry startups view remote work as essential for their scalability
61% of pet industry employees working remotely reported feeling more autonomous in their roles
23% of pet industry freelancers say remote work has improved their work conditions significantly
78% of pet industry companies implemented flexible schedules alongside remote work
26% of pet industry professionals believe remote work increases creativity and innovation
36% of pet industry marketing agencies have restructured teams to support remote collaboration
28% of pet startups plan to fully transition to remote-only operations within the next 2 years
55% of pet industry supply chain companies reported improved communication with remote work
47% of pet industry firms plan to expand their remote work policies in the coming year
32% of pet care providers have seen less employee turnover since adopting flexible/remote work models
62% of pet industry business owners believe remote work can help in attracting international talent
43% of pet industry companies reported a positive impact on diversity and inclusion efforts through remote work
57% of pet industry professionals prefer hybrid work environments over on-site work exclusively
73% of pet companies found remote work improved employee retention rates
29% of pet industry executives see remote work as the future standard for their sector
67% of pet industry employees report that remote work has improved their mental health
54% of pet industry online communities have formed around remote working best practices
61% of pet industry manufacturing firms adopted remote work policies for administrative functions
34% of pet industry product development teams collaborate remotely for the first time in 2023
63% of pet industry employees found remote work helpful in managing work-related stress
74% of pet industry survey respondents agree that flexible work policies boost overall productivity
47% of pet industry businesses reported increased innovation when implementing remote and hybrid work strategies
33% of pet industry professionals reported a decrease in commuting time, freeing up more time for pet-related activities
52% of pet industry companies attribute part of their talent acquisition success to remote work options
66% of pet industry companies increased their employee training and development initiatives via online platforms
23% of pet industry professionals reported that remote work helped better capture niche markets effectively
71% of pet industry retail businesses reported that remote work improved their digital marketing strategies
69% of pet industry leaders believe that remote work is essential for resilience against future disruptions
36% of pet industry freelancers reported higher earnings due to flexible remote schedules
54% of pet industry companies adopted hybrid models to reduce environmental impact by decreasing commutes
60% of pet industry startups cited remote work as a key factor in reducing operational startup costs
39% of pet industry HR professionals noticed an increase in employee longevity when offering remote work options
57% of pet industry workers report that remote work has helped them better balance caregiving responsibilities
42% of pet industry brands have created dedicated remote work policies to support equitable access for all employees
78% of pet industry organization leaders see remote work as a strategic advantage for innovation
54% of pet industry companies found remote work helpful in expanding their geographic reach to new markets
58% of pet industry employees believe remote work has improved their overall job satisfaction
64% of pet industry firms reported that remote work helped retain top talent during economic downturns

Workforce Attitudes and Employee Preferences Interpretation

As the pet industry fetches new growth and loyalty rewards from flexible work arrangements, it's clear that in this sector, remote and hybrid models are no longer just a barking trend but a purr-fectly strategic move for talent retention, innovation, and resilience.