Pet Housing Unit

Overall Dimensions
• Overall height: 650 mm
• Overall width: 850 mm
• Overall depth: 400 mm

Construction
• Material: High grade birch plywood and MDF
• Joinery: Concealed fixings, glued and screwed structural joints
• Edges: Rounded, child safe radii
• Finish: Durable, wipe clean, child safe paint

Weight & Stability
• Total weight: 25 kg
• Designed for freestanding stability within commercial environments
• Wide footprint ensures a low centre of gravity
• Suitable for high traffic role play zones

Recommended Age Range
18 months – 8 years

Compliance
• Designed for indoor commercial role play environments
• All materials and finishes meet UK Early Years safety standards
• Rounded edges and non toxic coatings throughout

• Delivered free of charge* fully assembled
• No plumbing or electrics required
• This unit must be securely anchored to a wall or floor using appropriate fixings suitable for your premises
• Anchoring is essential to prevent tipping or movement during use
• Installation and anchoring should be carried out by a competent person
• Failure to properly secure the unit may result in serious injury

*Delivery is free across mainland UK.
Deliveries to the Highlands and Islands are not included in our free service due to courier surcharges. If your setting is located in one of these regions, we’ll provide a clear, upfront delivery quote before you place your order.

What other furniture do I need to set up a children’s vet role play area?
A complete vet clinic usually includes a Pet Wash, Consulting Table, Reception Desk, Pharmacy/Supplies Unit, and Pet Housing Unit. These pieces create a realistic flow from check in to treatment, grooming, and recovery, supporting storytelling, communication, and imaginative play.

What age group is the Pet Housing Unit designed for?
All our vet furniture is designed for ages 18 months to 8 years, aligning with EYFS height, safety, and developmental standards. Every unit is child height, stable, and built for independent, confident play.

How does vet role play support learning?
Vet role play strengthens communication and language, empathy, problem solving, fine motor skills, and collaborative play. Children practise caring behaviours, take on roles, and build rich vocabulary around animals, health, and wellbeing.

Is the Pet Housing Unit made from real wood?
Yes — all units are crafted from high grade birch plywood with child safe finishes. This makes them durable, wipe clean, and suitable for high traffic commercial environments. All paint used meets EN71 3 standards.

Do I need plumbing or electrics for the Pet Housing Unit?
No. The Pet Housing Unit is a dry play station — no plumbing, water, or electrics required.

Can I buy other individual pieces of vet clinic furniture?
Yes. You can purchase individual units (Pet Wash, Consulting Table, Reception Desk, Pet Housing Unit) or combine them to create a complete vet clinic layout. Many settings start with two or three units and expand over time.

Is the furniture delivered assembled?
Yes — the Pet Housing Unit arrives fully assembled for immediate use.

How durable is the Pet Housing Unit for commercial use?
Every piece is built for daily, high volume commercial play. Birch ply and MDF construction, reinforced joints, and wipe clean finishes ensure long term durability in busy settings.

Can the Pet Housing Unit be used in role play villages or commercial play spaces?
Absolutely. Our entire furniture range is designed for nurseries, schools, role play villages, children’s centres, and visitor attractions. The units are robust, visually cohesive, and built to withstand constant use.

How do I choose the right pieces for my space?

Start with your available footprint and the type of play you want to encourage.
• Small spaces: Pet Wash + Consulting Table
• Medium spaces: Add Reception Desk or Pharmacy Unit
• Large spaces / role play villages: Full Vet Range including Pet Housing Unit

Core props to dress the unit
• Plush animals; mixed sizes and species for varied care scenarios.
• Bedding sets; small fleece blankets and removable cushion pads.
• Individual housing trays; labelled crates or cubbies for each animal.
• Food and water bowls; wipe clean plastic sets for pretend feeding.
• ID tags and adoption cards; simple cards with name, age, and notes.

Enrichment and learning props
• Observation charts; simple picture checklists for appetite, sleep, mood.
• Care cards; step by step prompts for feeding, cleaning, and monitoring.
• Role badges; vet, nurse, and customer to encourage role allocation.
• Counting and sorting tools; number cards and colour tags for record keeping.
• Emotion cards; faces and words to prompt conversations about wellbeing.

Sensory and tactile additions
• Textured bedding; different fabrics to explore touch and comfort.
• Quiet sensory box; soft toys, crinkly pads.
• Safe grooming props; soft brushes and cloths for gentle handling practice.

Display layout and flow suggestions
• Create zones: check in, housing/recovery, observation shelf, and supplies.
• Use clear labelling: picture + word labels for younger children and literacy support.
• Vary heights: low shelves for access, raised crates for display and visibility.
• Visual timetable: a simple daily routine board to teach turn taking and care schedules.
• Grooming Salon crossover: add Pet House Unit to Pet wash and Reception Desk for combined play.