Animal Hospital Items & Shop Guide

The hospital shop sells everything you need to survive your shifts. Some items are essential, others are situational.

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Aug 23 Update — New Item & Transport Changes

  • Wheelchair: a new transport item that moves patients (including fainted ones) to beds much faster — return it to its spot when finished.
  • Oxygen mini-game: pump a patient's oxygen to full during Room 1 gas events to stabilize them.
  • Faster runs: Fast Start (skip tutorial) and a speed icon let you reach item rooms quicker.

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ItemCategoryCostEffectPriority
CoffeeConsumablesFree (Reception Office)Restores 5 sanity per sip (3 sips = 15 total). Can be used on Head Banger to make it leave.Essential
Chocolate BarConsumables$120 / 29 RobuxRestores 20 sanity per bite (3 bites = 60 total).High
Mint TeaConsumables$100Slowly restores sanity over a brief period.Medium
MedkitConsumablesVending MachineRestores a moderate amount of health to yourself or a patient.Essential
Small MedkitConsumablesVending MachineRestores a small amount of health.Medium
Run Fast ColaConsumablesVending Machine / Paramedic startGrants a significant speed boost per use (6-9 uses depending on level).Low
Maple SyrupConsumablesVending MachineFeeds the Bed Monster to make it retreat.Situational
Teddy BearConsumables$1,010Revives one dead teammate. Cannot be used on yourself.Situational
GunEquipmentSecret Agent start / $410 or 99 RobuxKills Skinwalkers and anomalies. 20-30 uses per round.High
X-TaserEquipmentSecurity start / Vending MachineStuns anomalies temporarily. 5-10 uses per round.High
ScannerEquipmentSecret Agent start / ~$150Scans patients: green = normal, red = anomaly, yellow = no target. 120s cooldown.Medium
Deployable CameraEquipmentSecurity L2+ start / ~$600Placeable CCTV camera. Can be positioned anywhere in the hospital.Medium
FlashlightEquipmentVending MachineIlluminates dark areas. Can reveal Hiders (Wall Anomalies).High
Fire ExtinguisherEquipmentFree (Shift 3+)Puts out fires in rooms. Can stun Slimebert temporarily. Rechargeable.Medium
Speed BoostEquipment$75Grants a temporary speed boost for 30 seconds.Low
MopEquipmentVending MachineCleans Green Slime puddles from floors.Situational
Decontamination SprayEquipment50 Animal CoinsCleans small slime patches manually. Can also neutralize Tiny Mimic hiding in containers.Situational
Protective GearEquipmentFree (Lobby)Reduces slime-related Sanity drain for one full shift.Medium
WheelchairEquipmentFree (Shift 3+ Lobby)Transports fainted and incapacitated patients to hospital beds at +300% movement speed.Essential

Consumables

Coffee

Free (Reception Office)

Restores 5 sanity per sip (3 sips = 15 total). Can be used on Head Banger to make it leave.

Best value sanity item. Free and renewable. Always grab before each shift.

Essential Priority

Chocolate Bar

$120 / 29 Robux

Restores 20 sanity per bite (3 bites = 60 total).

Best sanity recovery item overall. 4x more effective than Coffee but costs money.

High Priority

Mint Tea

$100

Slowly restores sanity over a brief period.

Dr. Harlow's favorite drink. Give it to him in the lobby to unlock special dialogue questions.

Medium Priority

Medkit

Vending Machine

Restores a moderate amount of health to yourself or a patient.

Essential for keeping patients alive during treatment.

Essential Priority

Small Medkit

Vending Machine

Restores a small amount of health.

Budget option when low on cash.

Medium Priority

Run Fast Cola

Vending Machine / Paramedic start

Grants a significant speed boost per use (6-9 uses depending on level).

Paramedic starts with one. Great for rushing between rooms.

Low Priority

Maple Syrup

Vending Machine

Feeds the Bed Monster to make it retreat.

Only use when Bed Monster is active. Useless otherwise.

Situational Priority

Teddy Bear

$1,010

Revives one dead teammate. Cannot be used on yourself.

Expensive but can save a run. Buy only if you have spare cash.

Situational Priority

Equipment

Gun

Secret Agent start / $410 or 99 Robux

Kills Skinwalkers and anomalies. 20-30 uses per round.

Only weapon that can permanently eliminate enemies. Secret Agent starts with one.

High Priority

X-Taser

Security start / Vending Machine

Stuns anomalies temporarily. 5-10 uses per round.

Tasers don't kill — they buy time. Security starts with one.

High Priority

Scanner

Secret Agent start / ~$150

Scans patients: green = normal, red = anomaly, yellow = no target. 120s cooldown.

New in Harlow's Update. Secret Agent starts with one at Level 1.

Medium Priority

Deployable Camera

Security L2+ start / ~$600

Placeable CCTV camera. Can be positioned anywhere in the hospital.

New in Harlow's Update. Security L2+ starts with one. Portable anomaly detection.

Medium Priority

Flashlight

Vending Machine

Illuminates dark areas. Can reveal Hiders (Wall Anomalies).

Essential for darker hallways. Reveals hidden threats.

High Priority

Fire Extinguisher

Free (Shift 3+)

Puts out fires in rooms. Can stun Slimebert temporarily. Rechargeable.

Free from Shift 3 — located right of the Supplies Shop. Essential for fire events and Slimebert encounters. Firefighter class starts with a stronger auto-recharging version.

Medium Priority

Speed Boost

$75

Grants a temporary speed boost for 30 seconds.

Available from Supplies Shop from Shift 4. Budget alternative to Run Fast Cola.

Low Priority

Mop

Vending Machine

Cleans Green Slime puddles from floors.

Slows movement until cleaned. Good for keeping hallways safe.

Situational Priority

Decontamination Spray

50 Animal Coins

Cleans small slime patches manually. Can also neutralize Tiny Mimic hiding in containers.

New in Hazmat Team Update. Cheaper than hiring Sam for minor slime issues. Also useful for checking suspicious supply boxes.

Situational Priority

Protective Gear

Free (Lobby)

Reduces slime-related Sanity drain for one full shift.

Free equipment available in the lobby. Always grab before Hazmat-heavy shifts (Shift 4+). Lasts one shift.

Medium Priority

Wheelchair

Free (Shift 3+ Lobby)

Transports fainted and incapacitated patients to hospital beds at +300% movement speed.

New in August 22 'Even More Lore!' update. Located in the lobby from Shift 3 onward. Essential for rapid patient stabilization during high-pressure late-game shifts. Must be returned to its spot when finished.

Essential Priority

Supplies Shop Upgrades

Permanent upgrades available from the Supplies Shop (opens from Shift 3). Each upgrade persists for your entire run.

UpgradeCostEffectAvailable
Extra Check-in Window$190-200Opens a second check-in window so two patients can be processed simultaneously.Shift Shift 3
Faster Check-in (Quiet)$250Patients skip their introduction dialogue and place forms on the counter immediately.Shift Shift 6
+10% NPC Speed$150Patients walk 10% faster. Patients wear blue boots when active.Shift Shift 5
+12% NPC Speed$250Patients walk 12% faster. Requires +10% upgrade first.Shift After 10% speed boost
Faster DNA Analysis$110DNA processing time reduced from 9s to ~4.5s. Can stack for 2-3s.Shift Shift 4
Faster Computers$110All room computers process 33% faster (~2s to ~1.3s). Does not apply to check-in computer.Shift Shift 4
Medicine from Inventory$450Gives medicine directly from inventory to patient. Includes unneeded medicine — use carefully.Shift Shift 4
+25% Recovery Speed$115Patients recover 25% faster (~35s to ~26s).Shift Shift 6
+1 Carry Capacity$100Adds one extra inventory slot (3→4 slots).Shift Shift 6
Animal Coins Pack$100Grants 1-3 random Animal Coins.Shift Shift 4

Shop Priority — What to Buy First

  1. 1Coffee Your sanity lifeline. Always grab from the reception office for free. Buy from shop at $55 if needed.
  2. 2Wheelchair Free in the lobby starting Shift 3. Transports fainted patients to beds +300% faster — essential for rapid triage.
  3. 3Medkit Required for patient treatment. You cannot do your job without it.
  4. 4Flashlight Essential for spotting Hiders and navigating dark hallways.
  5. 5Gun or X-Taser One weapon is highly recommended. Gun ($410/99 Robux) kills, Taser ($150) stuns.
  6. 6Extra Check-in Window The most impactful upgrade. Two patients simultaneously doubles throughput.
  7. 7Scanner or Camera Scanner ($150) detects anomalies. Deployable Camera ($600) adds portable CCTV.
  8. 8Fire Extinguisher Free from Shift 3. Essential for fire events and stunning Slimebert.
  9. 9Maple Syrup Buy only if you are expecting Bed Monster encounters.
  10. 10Teddy Bear Expensive ($1,010) but can save a run. Buy when you have spare cash.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I buy first in Animal Hospital?
Always grab free Coffee from the reception office. Then buy Coffee ($55) and Medkit ($50) before anything else. Next priority: Flashlight ($100) → X-Taser ($150) or Gun ($410) → Extra Check-in Window upgrade.
Is Coffee worth buying from the shop?
Yes — if the free reception machine is empty. Coffee restores 15 sanity total (5 per sip) and gives a speed boost, all for just $55. It is the most cost-effective consumable for surviving late-game shifts and countering sanity damage.
Which weapon is better — Gun or X-Taser?
Gun ($410 or 99 Robux) kills enemies permanently with one shot. X-Taser ($150) stuns and is reusable. For beginners, X-Taser is better value — it stops threats without requiring aim, and costs less cash.
What is the best item for restoring sanity?
Coffee (+15 sanity total, +speed, $55) offers the best value. Chocolate Bar (+60 sanity total, no speed boost, $120) restores more but costs more than double. For emergencies, keep Chocolate Bar as backup and use Coffee as your primary.
Should I buy the Teddy Bear?
Only in late shifts (7+) when you have spare cash ($1,010). It auto-revives you once, saving a run. Not a priority for early game — spend your money on Coffee, Medkits, and weapons first.
Why can't I pick up medication? It says I'm holding too much.
You have a limited carry capacity (3 slots by default; more with classes like Nurse, Head Nurse, or Secret Agent, or the +1 Carry Capacity upgrade at Shift 6). Some players have reported the game blocking medication pickups even when their toolbar looks nearly empty — in those cases, emptying the trash, drinking coffee, or dropping items may not clear the block. If this happens to you, report it to the developers with a screenshot so they can investigate the hand-slot logic; keep in mind this appears to be a bug rather than intentional behavior.