Medivet is to launch a voluntary benefits scheme for its 1,400 employees that work across its 128 veterinary practices.

The scheme, Medivet Benefits, which will launch at the end of April, will offer employees discounts on retail brands, including supermarkets, and also on entertainment such as cinema tickets and family days out.

Employees will be able to access the scheme, provided by Personal Group, at work or from home via an online portal.

Cara Zaleski, marketing and content co-ordinator at Medivets, said: “We already have a points-based reward and recognition scheme in place, 'Medivets say thank you’, through which members of staff can be nominated as 'colleague of the month' in one of seven job categories, including vets and vet nurses.

“However, we wanted to provide something extra.

“Staff really appreciate extras like these that make their money go further, especially our student vet nurses and other trainees.”

“We are looking forward to seeing the new scheme have an even greater impact on employee engagement, happiness and productivity.”