Little Bookworm has wanted to be a vet for as long as I can remember. So I love toys that encourage her to pursue that dream. These are some of the best gifts for future vets!

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Hope the Healing Husky

This interactive puppy plush encourages kids to care for it using various vet tools. Hope comes with four accessories that allow kids to take her temperature, give a shot, and bandage her boo-boos. The stethoscope turns her barks into words to help kids diagnose the problem too. Kids will love interacting with Hope and taking care of her, and parents will love how this toy encourages nurturing behavior. Ages 4+

The Young Scientists Club: Future Veterinarian

This STEM set includes more than 10 activities that will engage future vets in scientific study. This kit will give kids an opportunity to examine x-rays, identify organs, perform sutures, splint a leg, and more. They can also create a plaster cast and make a working stethoscope! This is a great way to introduce the scientific side of veterinary work to little ones. Ages 5+

Veterinarian Starter Kit

We are big fans of Kiwi Crates, so we were excited to check out their Veterinarian Starter Kit. This crate includes all the materials necessary to create an x-ray light box, a working stethoscope, and a canine model with organ, muscle, and skeletal systems. Kids will learn about the parts of the body, and how to care for injured animals through the various games and activities included in the kit. Ages 5+

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Blues Clues & You! Check Up Time Blue

This adorable plush Blue gives kids a chance to care for their favorite character. Blue comes dressed in a patient gown, and kids can press the paw to hear Josh offer prompts to help kids care for Blue. They can use the included accessories to check her ears and her temperature, and even hear her heartbeat with the stethoscope! Blue also makes barking sounds, and her chest, cheeks, and mouth light up, bringing her to life for little ones! Ages 3+

Barbie Pet Care Cart

This rolling exam table offers kids three levels of play as they care for their stuffed animals friends. The cart comes with 15 tools including a play thermometer, a play syringe, play tweezers, a play microscope, a play stethoscope, and more. All of the tools can be organized in the swiveling storage drawers, making it easy for little vets to take their practice on the go! Ages 3+

Operation Pet Scan

This pet version of the popular board game gives kids a chance to play veterinarian. Rex-Ray the dog has swallowed things he shouldn’t have, and it is up to the kids playing the game to make him feel better. Players use the magnetic Dog-o-scope to guide the pieces out of Rex-Ray’s body without setting off the buzzer. The game makes lots of silly sound effects that will keep kids entertained as well. Ages 6+

Today I’m a Veterinarian

Written by Marisa Polansky and illustrated by Maxine Lee

This shaped board book introduces kids to Dr. Emma, a veterinarian taking care of various animals. The book also includes lots of labeled illustrations for kids, showing the many tools that a vet uses.

I Can Be a Pet Vet

Written by Mary Man-Kong and illustrated by Jiyoung An

This level 1 easy reader joins Barbie as she helps a vet take care of puppies, kittens, horses and more. The simple text and brightly colored illustrations will engage beginning readers.

I Want to Be a Veterinarian

Written by Laura Driscoll and illustrated by Catalina Echeverri

This level 1 reader follows a young boy and his father as they take their dog Gus to his veterinary appointment. The simple text and colorful illustrations explore the many jobs that a veterinarian has, and the different types of vets that there are.

I Can Be a Farm Vet

Written by Apple Jordan and illustrated by Kellee Riley

This level 2 leveled reader follows Barbie as she visits her friend Emma, a farm vet, and goes on a trip with her to Sunshine Farm. Together they check on the various animals on the farm and teach the reader about life as a farm vet.

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Wild Vet Adventures

Written by Gabby Wild and Jennifer Szymanski

This fascinating guide to animals follows Dr. Gabby Wild as she takes care of wild animals all around the world. The text is bursting with facts about wild animals, their bodies, and their homes, and the large, clear illustrations highlight the beautiful animals and their anatomy. Kids will love learning about the work of wildlife vets, and the relationships they build with the animals they care for.

Jasmine Green Rescues series

Written by Helen Peters and illustrated by Ellie Snowdon

This series of chapter books follows the adventures of Jasmine Green, a young girl who wants to be a veterinarian. Her mother is a vet and her father is a farmer, so she has lots of experience with animals. In each book, Jasmine meets tons of animals in need, and does her best to help them. Kids will love following the adventures of Jasmine and her family as they rescue all types of animals.

What are your favorite gifts for future vets? Share them in the comments below!

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