A hands-on veterinary emergency program, for kids!
kids get to be ER vets, too!
VEG Little Vets is an exciting, hands-on program that teaches young children all about ER veterinary medicine. Through weekly classes taught by VEG emergency vets and nurses, kids, ages 7-9, learn how to use real ER tools and medical equipment to diagnose and treat their very own pretend patients. Each session focuses on a different topic—from bones and blood to physical exams and surgery—and uses interactive lessons, games, and activities to show what actually happens in the ER. It’s a fun and educational way for little vets-in-the-making to learn what it’s really like to be an animal doctor—from someone who does it (and loves it!) every day.
Inspiring the next gen
For more than ten years, VEG founder, David Bessler, taught young children about the world of veterinary emergency. In his class, kids didn’t just hear about what happens in the ER, they experienced it—blood, guts, and all! After seeing how well children responded to the class, it was decided that Little Vets should expand to a broader audience. Combining the medical knowledge of VEG emergency vets and nurses with a curriculum designed by a seasoned elementary school teacher, the program was soon brought to life. Now VEG Little Vets can reach more kids who are curious about veterinary medicine—and inspire the next generation to help people and their pets when they need it most.
developed by real ER pros for curious little vets
developed by real ER pros for curious little vets
VEG Little Vets was created with the help of VEG vets and nurses, who bring their real-life ER experience and passion for veterinary emergency to the program. This includes our teachers, who provide a fun and interactive classroom experience for students, and our collaborators, who worked behind the scenes to contribute their knowledge to our exciting, kid-friendly curriculum that covers everything you need to know to be a Little Vet.