B. Toys Critter Clinic Vet Set, Portable Lock and Key Pet Care Toy

I can remember my own son using this toy when he was in speech therapy years ago. He LOVED playing with this and learned so many new words during those sessions. Recently, I was looking for a new toy to introduce to some of my students during my school-based Occupational Therapy sessions. This is a HIT! When I use it as part of a “first, then” (“first this activity, then we play with the vet set”), my students work hard so they can play with this toy. So while, yes, it’s a bribe, it’s also highly motivating to get through activities that are beneficial, but also really challenging for my students. We use it to work on matching colors and problem solving (correctly orienting the keys to unlock/lock the door) while also incorporating fine motor skills. I show them how to use the pretend vet tools and they diagnose and treat each animal. Correctly holding a syringe and administering a shot is tricky for little hands! We talk about how that animal must feel… ”that sticker in his foot must really hurt!” or “she has a temperature. I bet she doesn’t feel very good.” Talking about these things helps to build empathy for others. We “treat” one animal at a time. We get him out of the kennel, diagnose and treat, then we put him in the “pasture” (the open area on top) to play with the other animals. Then we move on to the next patient. This helps kids to learn to complete one task at a time before moving on to the next. The biggest win for me is that this vet set helps to build pretend play skills which I find many of my students lack. You wouldn’t think you have to teach kids to play, but sometimes you do. This is a great and fun way to show kids how to use all the pieces and their imagination to play a great game. They LOVE for me to call them Dr. ______ and ask them what’s wrong with each animal and what we should do to help them feel better. Cleaning up is part of the game too. “All the animals are feeling much better! It’s time to close the vet’s office, Dr. ____, and go back to class.” What would normally be a tough transition from an activity they enjoy normally goes pretty well. You have to teach kids to clean up. Going back through and locking all the animals into their kennels “so they’re safe” helps to ease that transition. Bonus: It’s easy to clean between students with our school approved spray or wipes. Everything is plastic so it dries quickly and is ready for the next round of well-visits or sick and injured animals. If I had a complaint, it would be this… I used some of my kid’s old miniature animal toys to be the patients at the vet clinic. It can be tricky to find ones small enough to fit in the kennel, but big enough that they don’t fall out of the windows. That’s in addition to finding animals most kids would be familiar with. Honestly, it’s not a big enough con that I wouldn’t purchase it again. But it’s something to know if you’re looking to have an animal in each kennel. Every student that has played with this asks for it many weeks afterwards. There are a million ways to play and incorporate new skills during therapy. If you’re just looking for a fun new toy for a loved little in your life, this is a slam dunk. I’ve yet to see a kid that wasn’t immediately interested in it and could play with it endlessly if she had the chance. Spend the $20 and be the favorite for giving the best gift at the birthday party. It’s now one of my go-to gifts for my friend’s kids.

One of my toddlers favorite toys. My only complaint is that it has 6 doors but only two pets. Found four more small stuffed animals around my house to add to it. Durable and good price. Comes with lots of pretend doctor equipment for pretend play. Door key is great if your child is working on fine motor in OT like mine. Highly recommend.

Super cute! Good quality, not the cheap plastic.

Great for so many skills - color matching, fine motor, building empathy, pretend play, and more! Comes with built-in storage in the roof for the vet accessories and a holder for the keyring on the side to keep all pieces together. I do wish the color palette was different - several of the colors are a little hard to distinguish for a toddler (and hard to name as an adult!) but the positives far outweigh it.

Great toy to promote fine motor skills with key use, pretend play skills with animals and tools, and fun for kids to grow with and use over the years. Main complaint is that the critter clinic only comes with 2 animals for the 6 doors so we had to supplement with other animals for making this toy feel complete.

One of the best toy ever. My son is autistic so we are always looking for toys to engage him and help target language, fine motor, and social skills. This was a total hit. He loves to open each door while naming the colors and looking for his friends that he hides inside. Then he calls for them: “ where are you?” The “ here you are?” He had trouble managing the keys at first, but after a few tries, he mastered the opening and closing of the doors.

Cute toy, keeps little girl busy. It is a bit advanced if you use as intended. Having a challenge with the latch to close so you can carry by handle. It has multiple components so any child can find a good time playing. My granddaughter is having fun with stethoscope and the items for pretend doctor. Well made. Well worth the money

As a mom of two children who are both on the autism spectrum, it’s hard to find toys they actually enjoy or sit and play with (that actually holds their attention). Well, I finally found one! This thing is awesome! It’s educational and perfect for kids of multiple ages. Mine are 4 & almost 7, both boys, and they both love it! I hide new toys in there frequently and they LOVE checking it. It’s not obnoxiously large. It’s a pretty perfect size (from someone who enjoys a less cluttered home), and to top it off, it’s very cute! I highly recommend:)

It’s like the picture

Quality is great. Fun for young and older children.

Lo preso per mia nipote che ha due anni però devo dire che fa un po’ di fatica ad aprire e chiudere e si arrabbia un po’ pero sono soddisfatto del regalo

En uppskattad leksak hemma hos oss. Bra för att öva finmotorik. Min tvååring gillar att låsa in olika leksaker i facken och min 11 månaders bebis tycker om att öppna och stänga lyckorna. Känns som en rätt så hållbar leksak då mina barn har varit rätt hårdhänta med den. Ger den fyra stjärnor o veterinärkitet inte var av toppenkvalitet.

I bought this for my three year old son as he is obsessed with keys and locking and closing the front door and to stop him playing with the house keys and doors. He absolutely loves it and has spent today locking and unlocking the doors and taking the animals in and out. The great thing is, the locks are very simple and the keys are all colour coordinated to the doors, which he picked up on streight away. There are two great quality animal soft toys included, with the most beautiful labels and look hand stitched. The carrier case has beautiful detailing and is sturdy. It reminds me of how toys used to be made and it's just fantastic quality. This toy would make a beautiful gift and it actually looks more expensive than what the price is. Would highly recommend for preschoolers and it is excellent value for money.