Vet Consulting Table

Overall Dimensions
• Overall height: 650mm
• Overall width: 850 mm
• Overall depth: 420 mm

Construction
• Material: High grade birch plywood
• Joinery: Concealed fixings, glued and screwed structural joints
• Edges: Rounded, child safe radii
• Finish: Durable, wipe clean, child safe Little Greene 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
• The Vet Consulting Table is designed for use in 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
• To ensure safe use, 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. Please note that 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 Role Play Villages’ Vet Consulting Table 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 Role Play Villages’ Vet Consulting Table 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 nursery and school environments. All paint used meets EN71 3 standards.

Do I need plumbing or electrics for the Vet Consulting Table?
No. The Vet Consulting Table is a dry play unit — no plumbing, water, or electrics required.

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

Is the furniture delivered assembled?
The Vet Consulting Table arrives fully assembled for immediate use.

How durable is the Vet Consulting Table 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 Vet Consulting Table 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 table
• Toy animals: a mix of plush and small plastic animals sized for the table.
• Examination tools: toy stethoscope, otoscope, thermometer, syringe (pretend), and reflex hammer.
• Record keeping: clipboards, appointment cards, and simple patient charts.
• Storage: small trays or shallow drawers for instruments and bandages.
• Signage: small freestanding nameplate and a chalkboard for the animal’s name and notes.

Diagnostic and treatment props
• Observation charts: simple picture checklists for appetite, temperature, mobility, and mood.
• Care kits: bandage rolls, pretend medication bottles, and adhesive plasters (toy).
• Measurement tools: toy scales, measuring tape, and number cards for weight and dosage practice.
• Imaging props: laminated “x ray” cards or photo prints to prompt discussion and diagnosis.

Enhancements for learning and play
• Sequence cards: step by step prompts for check in, examination, treatment, and discharge.
• Role badges: vet, nurse, receptionist to encourage role allocation and teamwork.
• Literacy supports: labelled drawers and picture + word labels for instruments and supplies.
• Maths prompts: price tags, dosage cards, and simple tally sheets for early numeracy.

Sensory and tactile additions
• Textured mats and towels: soft surfaces for animals to rest on and to practise gentle handling.
• Quiet sensory box: soft toys, crinkly pads, and safe scented sachets for calming play.
• Safe grooming props: soft brushes and cloths to practise gentle care and fine motor skills.

Display layout and flow suggestions
• Create zones: reception/check in, examination table, treatment shelf, and discharge area to teach process flow.
• Use height variation: low shelves for children to access supplies independently and raised display for charts.
• Clear labelling: picture + word labels for younger children and full word labels for older children to support literacy.
• Visual timetable: a simple routine board to manage turns and show the sequence of care.