Vet Skill + Career Guide

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“Where fur meets first aid — become the ultimate animal doctor!”
The Vet Skill in The Sims 4: Cats & Dogs lets your Sim run their own vet clinic, diagnose sick pets, and craft powerful (and sometimes silly!) treats. This unique skill also functions as a self-run career, allowing you to build, manage, and grow your own veterinary empire.

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🎯 Skill Info

• Skill Type: Major Skill + Active Career
• Max Level: 10
• 📦 Requires: Cats & Dogs Expansion Pack
• 🐶 Ideal for: Pet lovers who want full control of their own clinic
• 🏥 Accessed by owning or purchasing a Vet Clinic via the phone or computer

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🐾 How to Build the Vet Skill

To get started:

• 🏥 Buy or build a vet clinic (via the business management tools)
• 🩺 Use exam tables, lab stations, and surgery machines
• 👥 Greet pet owners, examine their pets, and diagnose the illness
• 💊 Choose a treatment from crafted serums, vet machine options, or surgical solutions

💡 Vet Skill gains fastest while actively diagnosing pets or crafting serums.

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📈 Skill Level Progression

⭐ Level	🐾 Unlocks
1️⃣	Can begin treating pets with basic equipment
2️⃣	Unlocks Swampwater Taffy, Cooler Than Liquid Nitrogen Bar, and 2 new mailboxes
3️⃣	Unlocks Scorching Cinnamon Chew and a decorative pet wall decal
4️⃣	Can administer Feelgood Serum; unlocks Stinkinator & more décor
5️⃣	Earn perk points, unlock Soothe Pet interaction and Wellness Treat
6️⃣	Unlock Age-Up and Age-Down Treats
7️⃣	Craft Poop Randomizer Treat and access more vet clinic décor
8️⃣	More pet-themed wall décor becomes available
9️⃣	Earn additional perk points and perform Tailwagger Joint Surgery
🔟	Can craft the legendary Ambrosia Treat (resurrects pets!) 🐾✨

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💊 Medicine & Treats

🧪 Name	✨ Effect
Industrial Strength Relaxation Serum	Instantly clears all pet stress
Belly Rub Simulation Gel	Boosts diagnosis and reduces stress (dogs)
Catnip-Based Calming Agent	Boosts diagnosis and reduces stress (cats)
Age-Down Treat	Reverses a pet’s aging
Age-Up Treat	Ages up your pet
Ambrosia Treat	Resurrects deceased pets 💖
Cooler Than Liquid Nitrogen Bar	Lowers pet body temperature
Poop Randomizer Treat	Expect the unexpected 💩
Scorching Cinnamon Chew	Warms pets up
Swampwater Taffy	Unknown effect, but oddly delicious
Stinkinator	Makes pets smell funky (use responsibly 😆)
Wellness Treat	Improves overall pet health

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🧠 Cheats, Tips & Traits

📌 Category	💡 Details
💻 Cheat	stats.set_skill_level Major_Vet 10
😊 Ideal Mood	Focused – especially when using the Lab Crafting Table
🧬 Helpful Traits
• Cat Lover
• Dog Lover
• Animal Enthusiast – great for keeping pets happy and engaged
🎯 Aspiration Match	Friend of the Animals works well for those wanting pet-focused gameplay

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💡 Pro Tips

• 🏡 You can’t live on your clinic lot, but you can build a home on a second lot and travel between them!
• 🧪 Use the Lab Crafting Table to make treats, serums, and sellables — great for passive income!
• 🍶 Store treats in the fridge for quick access during appointments
• 🛍️ Set up a retail-style display of crafted items to sell during clinic hours
• 🎯 Hire additional vet staff and train them up using your perk points for smoother clinic days

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🎬 Videos / Gallery

Coming soon: clinic layouts, speed builds, and full vet challenge playthroughs!
Tag your vet stories with #ChallengesWithChar to be featured! 🐾📷

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🔚 Final Thoughts

The Vet Skill blends creativity, challenge, and heartfelt moments with furry friends. Whether you want to run a sleek surgical centre or a rustic backroom clinic, this skill offers depth, income, and adorable patients — and yes, you can save the ghost dog. 🐕🧁🩺

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