UNIQUE Gift Ideas for Veterinary Staff in 2021

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Why You Should Show Appreciation to Your Veterinary Staff

Looking for gift ideas for Veterinary staff? Your dog broke its nail, your cat got loose, your horse decided to frolic over a fence it shouldn’t have. Whatever your veterinary need is, your veterinary staff is there for you. It may be their job, but it’s more than that. It’s a passion, and you want to give back.

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, I also want to show my support to my fellow staff members and superheroes. I often struggle with what to get them. Luckily, I Love Veterinary has me covered. Offering premium quality items, and deals I never have to look too far!

But what can you give them to show appreciation? Not sure? Not a problem! We’ve got you covered. Below we’ve compiled a list of our favorite go-to gifts for the veterinary professional in your life. Check it out! 

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If you want a one-stop-shop for all your veterinary needs, then the I Love Veterinary Store is ideal. It’s a store made by veterinary professionals for veterinary professionals with a plethora of designs, clever sayings and even offers custom designs.

This store has everything from tote bags, backpacks, mugs, t-shirts, and even sneakers and socks! Of course, it’s all related to veterinary medicine, but it highlights specific professionals in the field, such as veterinarians, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and veterinary receptionists. 

My pick for the best overall gift is the Personalized Bandage Scissors. As an LVT, they are something I need often and something I also lose often. But, they aren’t strictly for LVTs. They are multipurpose, and most–if not all veterinary professionals could use a pair. 

Having them personalized allows for no confusion and keeps them with you- right where they should be!

Our Favorite Gifts For Your Veterinary Staff 

  1. Personalized Bandage Scissors (Best Overall Gift)
  2. Paws and Bones – Black Women’s Sneakers (Best Sneakers)
  3. Paw Print in Stethoscope Tag (Most Thoughtful Gift)
  4. Love Dog and Cat Unisex Zip Hoodie (Most Universal Hoodie)
  5. I’m a Vet Tech I Can’t Fix Crazy But I Can Sedate It 30oz Vacuum Tumbler (Best on The Go Gift)
  6. Love Veterinary Cat and Dog Cotton Tote Bag (Most Versatile Gift)
  7. Vet Tech – Paw Print Unisex Zip Hoodie (Best Design)
  8. The Road to My Heart is Paved with Animal Prints Sneakers (Best Sneakers For Vet Techs)
  9. Vet Med – Veterinary – Crewneck Sweatshirt (Best Overall Gift For Veterinary Students)
  10. Cats and Dogs with Glasses Veterinary Scrubs (Best Scrub Design)
  11. Horse, Dog, Cat Inception Silhouette Silver Necklace (Most Thoughtful Gift For Veterinary Students)
  12. Fur, Slobber, Scratches Drawstring Bag (Best Gift For Practicality)
  13. Coffee and Cows Sticker (Best Low Budget Gift For Large Animal Vets)
  14. Equine Veterinarian Jewelry Gift Luxury Heart Necklace – Horse Pulse (Best Overall Gift For Large Animal Veterinarian)
  15. Don’t Argue with Me I Neuter for a Living Women’s V-Neck T-Shirt (Best Shirt For Large Animal Vets)
  16. Veterinary – Not Every Superhero Wears a Cape… Some Wear Scrubs Full Color Mug (Best Mug) 
  17. Stethoscope with Dog and Cat on Top Tag (Best Stethoscope Tag)
  18.  Dog and Cat Heartbeat Unisex Hoodie (Best Hoodie)
  19. Love Veterinary Cotton Tote Bag (Best Tote Bag Design)
  20. I Was Made to Save Animals Unisex Hoodie (Best Overall Saying on a Hoodie)
  21. Cat Pulse with Paw Print Women’s Sneakers (Best Overall Sneaker)
  22. Vet Receptionist Because A Badass is Not an Official Title Full Color Mug (Best Humorous Gift)
  23. Doctor Bear Veterinary Scrubs (Best Scrubs For All Staff)
  24. Veterinary- Balls Are Overrated 30 OZ Vacuum Tumbler (Best Tumbler For Veterinary Assistant) 
  25. Veterinary Jewelry Gift Luxury Heart Necklace- I Am Their Voice (Best Overall Gift For Veterinary Assistant)
  26. My Other Shirt Is A Scrub Top Unisex T-Shirt (Best T-Shirt For Veterinary Assistant)
  27. Watercolor Paws Hooded Blanket (Best Gift For The Overworked Veterinary Assistant)

We have many reasons for this list; if you want to find out more, read on below!

Gifts For General Veterinary Staff

If the person you’re looking to give plays many roles in the field, then this list has you covered. Here you will be able to find something for any veterinary staff member.  

Personalized Bandage Scissors

Best Overall Gift 

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Coming in at the top is my all-time favorite. The personalized bandage scissors! They may look like your average bandage scissor, but they are so much more. They are sleek, slim, pocket-friendly, and did we mention they’re personalized?!

Yeah, that’s right! You can get them engraved with anything you want! There are multiple spots you can add your name or nickname on the scissors. It is even offered in two sizes so you can have it exactly how you prefer.

Any veterinary professional would be thrilled with this gift, as it’s something we always need and something we often lose. It’s thoughtful, clever, and downright useful!

What we love about it

  • Personalization 
  • Sleek 
  • Slim

Paws and Bones – Black Women’s Sneakers

Best Sneakers 

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Something we veterinary professionals run through often is shoes. Replacing them every few months because who knows what got on them. So why not give the gift of sneakers? Not just any sneakers but clever veterinary-themed ones!

These sneakers are comfy, durable, and designed with tiny teal paw prints and white bones splattered all over them. Coming in a variety of sizes, you will be sure to light up the veterinary professional in your life’s face.

They are also made with breathable mesh because the days running around on your feet can get pretty sweaty. One of the other best features is that they have free-size exchanges! Let’s be real, sometimes our feet swell, or some shoes just fit differently. So you do not have to fear that they won’t fit, and you will be on a long line of customer service inquiries. 

What we love about them

  • Design 
  • Breathable mesh
  • Free size exchange
  • Durable

Paw Print in Stethoscope Tag

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Most Thoughtful Gift 

Veterinary professionals are often carrying around their stethoscope as if it’s an accessory. So why not add an accessory to it?! These small tags are ideal to add a little spice to the average stethoscope. They add flair and are a great identifier. 

They also will work well as a keychain or even to your bandage scissors. Their dual purpose of identifying them as yours and decoration makes them such a great gift for any veterinary professional. 

The tag comes as a small silver medallion engraved with a stethoscope and paw print heart in the center. You can also add on a charm of a paw print to boost this already adorable gift.  

What we love about it

  • Used on multiple objects
  • Small
  • Keychain feature

Love Dog and Cat Unisex Zip Hoodie

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Most Universal Hoodie

Comfy clothes are one of the best gifts to give. Who doesn’t love a hoodie? We sure do! This hoodie comes in a variety of colors such as black, royal blue, navy, deep heather (dark grey), red, or heather grey (light grey).  Offered in unisex sizing so you can genuinely size up if you need and find the perfect fit. 

The zip-up feature makes it perfect to put over scrubs. It can even be worn in the office or simply or while walking the dogs. This hoodie would please any veterinary professional with its design. It features the word love, with the O as a pawprint, and has a cat, dog, stethoscope, and the veterinary caduceus symbol placed over the letters.

The hoodie itself is made of 50% polyester and 50% cotton and is heavyweight. This ensures it’ll keep you warm on those colder days. The front even has pockets so you can keep your phone, keys, bandage scissors, or anything else you need to tackle the day with. 

What we love about it

  • Comfortable
  • Multiple color and size choices
  • Design

Ideas for Veterinary Technician Gifts

Moving along to the Veterinary Technician in your life. As a Licensed Veterinary Technician, I know firsthand how hard this group of people work. They are the bridge between clients and doctors and even the rest of the staff and the doctors. 

They are constantly on the go and continuously solve problems–making it understandable why you would want to show them some appreciation! Scroll down to see a list of great gift ideas for the veterinary technician(s) in your world. 

I’m a Vet Tech I Can’t Fix Crazy But I Can Sedate It 30oz Vacuum Tumbler

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Best On-The-Go Gift 

One thing for sure, we veterinary technicians do not get a second to enjoy any of our hot beverages before they get cold, or even cold drinks before they turn to room temperature. That’s what makes this tumbler so important! Gone are the days where you need to reheat your coffee or toss your iced tea because it’s lukewarm.

Featuring an awesome design that any veterinary technician would giggle at, this tumbler is 30oz of perfection. It fits most cup holders and even avoids leaving cup marks on the surface due to its sweat-free feature.  

It even comes in five different colors (black, red, navy, royal blue, and lime green), so you can choose your favorite making it that more personal. 

As a vet tech, I know the importance of a good tumbler, and this one definitely fits the criteria. Whether you’re spending hours in surgery, on the phone, or you turn around, and it’s five hours past lunch, this tumbler will keep your drinks hot/cold, giving you at least something constant during your day!

What we love about it

  • Sweat free feature
  • Keeps your drink at the appropriate temperature
  • Fun colors
  • Holds up to 30 oz

Love Veterinary Cat and Dog Cotton Tote Bag

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Most Versatile Gift 

Veterinary technician’s shifts are not easy, or short ones! Therefore when we hike and head-on into work, we usually need a lot of things. For example, an extra pair of scrubs, our reference books, perhaps another pair of socks, and definitely most definitely snacks, and lots of ‘em! So you see, we need something to carry all of our stuff in.

However, we aren’t going to bring a giant bag or even one of our premium ones. In comes the tote bag! These tote bags are fantastic for holding an arrangement of things. They come in super handy because they are very spacious. 

The best part is it doesn’t have to stop there! You can use them for grocery shopping, carrying your books to and from school, or even use them to store your four-legged friends’ most essential needs. The Love Cat and Dog design feature a stethoscope, a paw print, a veterinary caduceus, cat, and dog, allowing you to show off your profession at all times. 

What we love about it

  • Spacious
  • Design
  • You can use it  for many things

Vet Tech – Paw Print Unisex Zip Hoodie

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Best Design 

What does a vet tech do? How often we hear this, often explaining our profession and the insane amount of hats we wear. Now you can show it with this hoodie! The paw print design is made by combining words showing all the essential titles that veterinary technicians carry throughout their day. 

Not only is the design pretty special, but it’s also super comfortable and cozy. Zip-ups are also super convenient to wear over scrubs or other outfits without feeling crowded. The bottom of the hoodie even sports the word “Vet Tech,” striking up a conversation and allowing you to carry the title all over. A title you should be incredibly proud of!

Any veterinary technician would be thrilled to receive this gift because it truly encompasses what we do! Sometimes that is half the battle with our job, and having someone who truly understands and appreciates it is amazing.

What we love about it

  • It shows off the many hats of being a vet tech
  • Comfortable
  • Zip up

The Road to My Heart is Paved with Animal Prints Sneakers

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Best Sneakers for Vet Techs 

Of course, when people not in the industry think of veterinary science, they often jump to small animals. But that’s only a small part of the industry for us veterinary technicians. We are often seeing animals from all walks of life. Animals such as birds, wildlife, lab animals, and even pocket pets!

These sneakers capture that idea by showing off more than one animal print painted all across it. It leads with the statement that vet techs treat more than one type of species and are proud of it! These sneakers also come in a super vibrant color that would brighten any veterinary professional’s day.

They are super comfortable as well, which is a giant need when you are on your feet all day long. Being durable is also important because we come into contact with many different bodily fluids and need a sneaker that will last! This job can also make you break a sweat, and these sneakers are breathable. 

What we love about it

  • Durable
  • Comfortable
  • Breathable mesh
  • Vibrant color 

Perfect Gifts for Veterinary Students

Being a student, in general, is a challenging feat! Add on being a veterinary student, and you’re climbing an uphill battle. It really is true you must love this field to be in it because it is very hard. Therefore we have a collection of gifts that are truly special and targeted at veterinary students who are putting in those late nights to become the future.

Vet Med – Veterinary – Crewneck Sweatshirt

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Best Overall Gift for Veterinary Students 

Those late nights studying, where you need to be comfortable to focus, is extremely important. This crewneck sweatshirt will keep you warm and cozy, so you can focus on your anatomy and physiology quiz that is coming up and not the goosebumps on your arms. Not only is it comfortable, but its design is also super collegiate. 

Featuring seven colors (purple, heather grey-light grey, white, royal blue, asphalt grey, and black) with the words “VET MED” written right across the chest, it is sure to capture the eye of all your classmates. It’s the perfect going away gift or even graduation gift for the veterinary student in your life. 

This crewneck sweatshirt is lightweight, making it perfect for layering. It is also pill-proof which is an added bonus because we know you are going to want to wear it over and over again! 

What we love about it

  • Design
  • Comfortable 

Cats and Dogs with Glasses Veterinary Scrubs

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Best Scrub Design 

Scrubs! If you’re in this field, chances are you have about 500 pairs, and a veterinary student is going to need to bulk up on them! So why not make them fun? These scrubs feature a cute design showing cats and dogs wearing glasses. 

These scrub tops come with three pockets–you can never have too many, and the bottoms come with two pockets. The tops are a v-neck equipt with side slits, and the pants have an elastic waist making them extra comfortable and easier to fit. 

The scrubs range in sizes from XS all the way to 5XL, so you can choose a size that will fit you most comfortably. After all those long days in the classroom or the field, you will need to be comfortable. This gift is super thoughtful as well as practical!

What we love about it

  • Design
  • Size range
  • Extra pockets

Horse, Dog, Cat Inception Silhouette Silver Necklace

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Most Thoughtful Gift For Veterinary Students

Veterinary students can prefer one species over the other, but the truth is they need to study and know all of them. This necklace captures the companion species perfectly, showing a horse head with a dog inside, and a cat inside that. This gift is super thoughtful and fitting for any veterinary student. 

Its lightweight design can be worn with two different size chains so that it can be worn longer. It also comes in five other materials (sterling silver, silver-plated, oxidized sterling silver, sterling silver-1n, and oxidized sterling silver-1n) that are lead-free and nickel-free. This is great to avoid any allergic reaction. 

Not only is the design unique and embodies veterinary medicine, but the necklace also shines that will capture all of their classmates’ attention. 

What we love about it

  • Design
  • Lead and nickel free
  • Longer chain option

Fur, Slobber, Scratches Drawstring Bag

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Best Gift For Practicality 

There’s nothing like a backpack to make your life easier as a student. Not only are these drawstring backpacks spacious, but they also have an excellent saying on them. Having scratches, fur, or slobber (sometimes all three) on you is truly a part of the uniform. Any veterinary student will laugh and understand that it truly is all in a day’s work. 

This backpack is perfect for carrying books, supplies, and whatever else you need to bring to and from class or clinic, all while leaving your hands free to do other things. It has a drawstring cinch closing and comes in five different colors (Carolina blue, clover, pink, navy, and black) with the saying in yellow and white. 

What we love about it

  • Backpack feature
  • Color options

Large Animal Vet Gifting Ideas

Cows, horses, goats, pigs, all of these animals are a super important part of our environment and culture. Thankfully we have large animal veterinarians to keep them at their best. Of course, if you are looking to show appreciation to your large animal veterinarian, you know how important they are!

They are always on the go and working extremely hard to keep our large four-legged friends happy and healthy. Not to mention how physically grueling and taxing their job can be. They deserve appreciation, credit, and more. We are delighted to help give you some awesome ideas to make that large animal vet in your life smile. 

Coffee and Cows Sticker

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Best Low Budget Gift For Large Animal Vets

Looking for just a little something to show appreciation? Then this sticker is perfect. It’s made of durable vinyl, so it will last long. They can put it on their car, their laptop, their phone, wherever they want/ it’ll fit. 

The sticker features the saying “Good Days Start with Coffee and Cows” and is 4×4”. It is also waterproof, so you don’t have to worry about it coming off in the rain. It’s offered in two styles, matte and glossy, so the cow lover in your life can choose which best fits their preference. Another plus is that it is removable and will hardly leave any residue!

What we love about it

  • Waterproof
  • Removable

Equine Veterinarian Jewelry Gift Luxury Heart Necklace – Horse Pulse

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Best Overall Gift for Large Animal Veterinarian 

If you know horses or horse people, you know they have fully emerged in horse life and culture. This necklace truly encompasses that with its gorgeous silhouette and outline of a pulse line with a horse and horseshoe formed to fit into it. It also comes in two different finishes (sterling silver, 18k gold finish) depending on preference.

Want to take it a step further? You can even personalize it with an engraved message or name on the back of the pendant.

What we love about it

  • Sterling silver or 18k Gold finish
  • Design

Don’t Argue with Me I Neuter for a Living Women’s V-Neck T-Shirt 

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Best Shirt For Large Animal Vets 

Large animal veterinarians are known to be tough! Their jobs are challenging and physically grueling, and they often have to think fast and on their toes when they are doing fieldwork. The Don’t Argue with Me I Neuter for a Living V-Neck is an awesome, funny, and clever shirt that any large animal vet would love.

It comes in 3 different colors (red, navy, and black) and ranges in sizes from s-2xL, making there a lot of options for anyone’s personal preference. It’s also a Fruit of the Loom T-shirt, so you know it’s soft and will fit well. It also has exceptional print quality, so the saying will last long- even after those long days in the dirt and field. 

What we love about it

  • Phrase
  • Material
  • Size and color options

Veterinary – Not Every Superhero Wears a Cape… Some Wear Scrubs Full Color Mug

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Best Mug 

The saying on this mug could not capture veterinary medicine more if it tried! The truth is large animal veterinarians and veterinary professionals, in general, are heroes to many people. They can’t fly or see through walls, but they can save your animal and put you at ease while doing so.

If they can’t save your animal, they will do their best to ensure that your animal has the best care it needs. This mug is perfect for coffee, water, or whatever their favorite beverage is. It comes in three different colors (red, royal blue, and black), is 100% ceramic, dishwasher safe, has the design on both sides, and is also lead–and cadmium-free. 

What we love about it

  • Phrase
  • Color options
  • 100% ceramic 
  • Lead–and cadmium-free

Gifts For Veterinary Nurses

Veterinary nurses are synonymous with veterinary technicians. However, different parts of the world use different terms. So don’t you fear! If your veterinary professional team uses this term, we’ve got you covered! Below are a few of our favorite items for veterinary nurses.

Stethoscope with Dog and Cat on Top Tag 

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Best Stethoscope Tag 

The Veterinary Nurse would not be complete without his/her stethoscope. Often carried around their neck, on the rare occasion it is put down, it can get picked up by another veterinary professional who needs it. Therefore these tags are an amazingly practical and thoughtful gift.

The tag features the backs of a dog and cat sitting closely together with a stethoscope silhouette that ends with a pawprint placed in front. It has the option to add a paw print charm if you’re looking for it to stand out even more. It can even be used for their keychain, their backpack, or a charm on anything else it fits on.

What we love about it

  • Design
  • Size
  • Practical

Dog and Cat Heartbeat Unisex Hoodie

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Best Hoodie 

The hoodie is an essential for cold weather attire. Sometimes your jacket isn’t enough or when you are inside you are still cold. How about on rainy days, when you need that extra comfort? This hoodie is sure to provide warmth and a hug to the veterinary professional in your life.

It comes in a whopping ten colors (black, red, royal blue, asphalt grey, denim blue, navy, burgundy, forest green, charcoal grey, and kelly green) and ranges from sizes small to 3xL. So as you can see it’s very versatile. The design on the front of the hoodie features a pulse that has a paw print, cat, and dog wound into it, ending with a heart. 

This design captures precisely what a small animal veterinary nurse embodies. They are indeed a part of the animal’s heartbeat and try their best to make sure they are all saved and well cared for. 

What we love about it

  • Color options
  • Warmth
  • Design
  • Size options

Love Veterinary Cotton Tote Bag

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Best Tote Bag Design 

Veterinary Nurses need a lot of things, including their packs of food to get them through the day, their books, belongings, and anything else they may need along the way. This tote bag is an awesome and practical gift. Not only is its design colorful, fun, and shows all aspects of veterinary medicine, it can carry a lot of things (including groceries). 

The tote bags are 100% cotton, light, and easy to carry. They come in five different colors (royal blue, red, black, lime green, and navy) and feature the word love across the front. It also includes paint splatter splotches, wings, a paw print, a veterinary caduceus, and a stethoscope. 

What we love about it

  • 100% cotton
  • Light
  • Color options

I Was Made to Save Animals Unisex Hoodie

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Best Overall Saying on a Hoodie 

We’re not sure if there’s any other saying that fully captures what veterinary professionals do like this one. Ask any veterinary nurse, and they’ll say this field is a calling, a passion, and that they couldn’t see themselves doing anything else, making this hoodie a perfect and thoughtful gift! 

This hoodie is unisex and comes in sizes small to 2XL and nine different colors (burgundy, royal blue, asphalt gray, denim blue, navy, forest green, charcoal grey, kelly green, and black), making it easy to find one that fits the veterinary nurse you are gifting it to!

The hoodie is made of 50% cotton and 50% polyester, has an adjustable drawstring hood, ribbed cuffs, and a waisted hem. Its design features a cat, dog, bird, rabbit, and guinea pig/pocket pet, so it can fit any veterinary nurse in any sector of the field. 

What we love about it

  • Phrase
  • Size options

Gifting Ideas For Veterinary Receptionists

The Veterinary world would not run or be the same without our veterinary receptionists. They are literally out first in line, which makes the day-to-day operations run smoothly. They are often fitting clients in, triaging, advocating for the doctors and the rest of the veterinary staff. 

Veterinary receptionists deserve a ton of recognition as well as credit. If you are looking to give them some, check out our list of some fantastic, clever, and fun gifts for the veterinary receptionists in your world.

Cat Pulse with Paw Print Women’s Sneakers

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Best Overall Sneaker 

Veterinary receptionists’ feet need love too! That’s why we picked these unique sneakers as one of our top gifts for them. They may be sitting at a desk but trust us when we tell you they barely sit!

They’re constantly on their feet, asking questions, checking clients and patients in, and making sure back and front staff communicate well and are okay. These sneakers are comfy, durable, and breathable, making them ideal for the veterinary clinic. They also can handle a lot of wear and tear, which is something this field has plenty of! 

The perfect yet straightforward design of a cat with its pulse and paw print smack in front is an amazing way to rep your industry, all while staying comfortable. Our favorite thing about them is their dark color which helps them look clean and stay that way even when they need a wash (or two or three). 

What we love about it

  • Durable
  • Breathable mesh
  • Comfortable
  • Design

Vet Receptionist Because A Badass is Not an Official Title Full Color Mug 

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Best Humorous Gift 

Let’s be honest; being a veterinary receptionist is no easy feat. You are dealing with a high-stress environment, with high-stressed clients who have sick pets, and simply people who just demand your attention then and now. Veterinary receptionists are faced with a lot of complications, all the while expected to keep their cool.

This mug will help them see themselves as you see them, a badass! Being able to multitask and deal with clients who are freaking out over their pets and also dealing with the back staff allows them to have this title earned. 

This mug is of high quality being 100% ceramic. It is also dishwasher safe, scratch-proof, durable, and features the design on both sides of the cup. It also is available in three colors (black, navy, and red) and is cadmium and lead-free.

What we love about it

  • Phrase
  • 100% ceramic
  • Color options
  • Lead and cadmium free

Doctor Bear Veterinary Scrubs

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Best Scrubs For All Staff 

What’s a better gift for a veterinary receptionist than a pair of scrubs? One that is super adorable on top of it! That brings us to our Doctor Bear scrubs. They are comfortable, have three pockets on top, two pockets in the pants, and fit well. All of these features made them an ideal pair of scrubs.

You can buy the top separate from the pants or buy them as a set, depending on what you are looking for. They also come in sizes XS to 5XL, so there’s a wide enough range to find the perfect size.

What we love about it

  • Design
  • Pockets
  • Size range
  • Comfortable

Veterinary – Not Just A Job, It’s Love Unisex Zip Hoodie

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Best Zip Up 

Anyone in veterinary medicine, especially receptionists, would agree with this saying making it an ideal gift for a veterinary receptionist. Hoodies are a perfect addition to your uniform, and when they are zip-ups, it’s even easier just to throw on.

This zip-up comes in sizes small-2XL in six different colors (black, royal blue, navy, deep heather, red, and heather grey), making it easy to fit the perfect fit for the veterinary receptionist you are gifting. 

What we love about it

  • Zip-up
  • Comfortable
  • Design
  • Color options

Perfect Gifts For Veterinary Assistants

If you have a great veterinary assistant, there is not much you can’t accomplish. The veterinary assistant is the one holding your pet or assisting the doctor with day-to-day procedures and tests. They often do much of the brunt work and go unrecognized. Their face is usually the first one clients and pets see and can relate to and use as a line of communication.

If you want to give them gifts that truly capture what it’s like to be a veterinary assistant, then we got you covered. Below are our top four favorites. 

Veterinary- Balls Are Overrated 30 OZ Vacuum Tumbler

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Best Tumbler for Veterinary Assistant 

Veterinary assistants are constantly on their feet, moving from appointment to appointment and then to help assist whoever needs another hand. They probably never get to enjoy their drink at the appropriate temperature. This thoughtful gift will make it easier for them to achieve that goal.

The saying on the tumbler is an eye-catching one and truly fits into the world of veterinary medicine. After all, they are often in the room where doctors explain the benefits of neutering and answering all the owner’s questions. 

These tumblers come in seven different colors (black, blue, light blue, light purple, pink, red, and teal), so you will be able to find the perfect match for the veterinary assistant in your life. They are also 30 oz, which will hold a lot of fluid for those long days at the clinics they are often experiencing. 

What we love about it:

  • Can hold 30 oz of fluid
  • Phrase
  • Color options

Veterinary Jewelry Gift Luxury Heart Necklace- I Am Their Voice 

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Best Overall Gift For Veterinary Assistant 

Many assistants are in this field for the long haul. They are often doing it to gain experience or finding out what area of the field they want to dive into further. But what they all have in common is that they are helping be the voice for these animals. There are many times where the assistant is who alerts the technician or doctor on a particular behavior trait of an animal.

That’s what makes this necklace the best overall gift for veterinary assistants. It captures what they do and allows them to wear it proudly in a beautiful stainless steel or 18k gold pendant. You can even engrave the backside of it with their name or a message you want to give to them, making it that more special. 

What we love about it

  • Stainless steel or 18k gold
  • Phrase

My Other Shirt Is A Scrub Top Unisex T-Shirt

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Best T-Shirt For Veterinary Assistant

Ain’t that the truth?! For anyone in the field, especially assistants, we practically live in scrubs. This job has extended hours, and sometimes we may be in scrubs more often than regular clothes. But most of us wouldn’t change it for the world. 

That’s what makes this T-shirt so thoughtful and on point! It captures what veterinary assistants do and feel and also shows off a really well-put design. It features a dog, cat, heart with paw prints walking across the t-shirt between the words. 

It comes in 11 different colors (navy, dark red, brown, fuchsia, royal blue, forest green, burgundy, purple, charcoal, black and red) and sizes small all the way to 6XL. It’s a Fruit of the Loom T-shirt with double-stitched seams at the shoulder, collar, waist, and sleeves.

What we love about it

  • Comfortable
  • Color options
  • Size options
  • Double-stitched seams 

Watercolor Paws Hooded Blanket

Best Gift For The Overworked Veterinary Assistant 

Pug Life Hooded Blanket

Who doesn’t love a blanket?! Now add a blanket with a hood, and your veterinary assistant will be the coziest of them all. This is the perfect gift for the veterinary assistant who is a homebody and needs to veg out after long days at the clinic.

This blanket features two sizes youth (60” x 45”) and adult (80”x 60”) and is lined with an ultrasoft wool-like fabric to keep them warm. The design shows watercolor paw prints spread across the blanket on a premium suede polyester print allowing for vibrant colors. A bonus feature is that their pet is sure to love it too!

What we love about it

  • Hooded
  • Size options
  • Warmth
  • Comfort
  • Design

Ordering in Bulk From the I Love Veterinary Store

Have more than ten veterinary professionals you want to show appreciation to? Then our bulk orders are for you. The more you buy, the less you spend! Our bulk orders are even able to be personalized with your logo, clinic name, or individual names. Once you place an order, one of our agents will contact you, making the experience unlike any other. 

Your I Love Veterinary Bonus

The store at I Love Veterinary has something for every veterinary professional, and you will even receive 5% off your first purchase. There are plenty of upcoming special days and holidays to splurge on your veterinary staff. If you want to see a list of them, one of these is World Veterinary Day!

But you may find that you do not need a special day or occasion to show the veterinary professionals in your life much-needed love and appreciation. Hey, maybe you yourself deserve a gift. If so, we aren’t here to judge you; shop away!

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Jaclyn is a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) who has a bachelors degree in journalism. Combining her two interests of writing, and veterinary medicine is a true passion. Jaclyn has already created her own blog called The Four Legged Nurse. She is blessed with two children, a wonderful husband, and four devoted fur babies. In her free time she loves spending time with her family, reading, and riding horses.