“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.
🎯 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
🐾 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.
📈 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!) 🐾✨ |
💊 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 |
🧠 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 |
💡 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
🎬 Videos / Gallery
Coming soon: clinic layouts, speed builds, and full vet challenge playthroughs!
Tag your vet stories with #ChallengesWithChar to be featured! 🐾📷
🔚 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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