Kids can learn empathy with the Melissa & Doug Pet Vet Play Set for $18 (40% off)

$18

Amazon offers the Melissa & Doug Examine & Treat Pet Vet Play Set for $17.99 Prime shipped. Also at Best Buy for this price. Other retailers such as Kohl’s charge $30. Today’s deal is the best we’ve ever tracked at Amazon. It comes with two plush animals (a dog and a cat) plus a wide variety of play medical equipment. At the very least, this set will teach your child about empathy and caring for other living creatures. Beyond that, it could serve as the catalyst for a successful career in veterinary medicine. Rated an amazing 4.8/5 stars.

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Melissa & Doug Pet Vet Play Set features:

• COMPLETE VET SET WITH PETS: The Melissa & Doug Examine & Treat Pet Vet Play Set is a 24-piece set with a plush dog and cat, pretend play vet medical equipment, and a tote bag for easy storage.
• HELPS CHILDREN DEVELOP EMPATHY: Our pretend play vet set has been recognized by toy experts at Good Housekeeping Institute for helping kids develop empathy while they play.
• MAKE HOUSE CALLS – ANYWHERE: Our vet set with animals includes a stethoscope, thermometer, syringe, ear scope, tweezers, clamp, cast, bandages, “treatments,” “ointments,” and a reusable double-sided checklist for office visits.
• GREAT GIFT FOR AGES 3 AND UP: The Examine & Treat Pet Vet Play Set makes a great gift for kids ages 3 and up. Add the Melissa & Doug Veterinary Role Play Costume Dress-up set to round out the screen-free, pretend play experience.