Get to know the world of Vida the Vet!

Vida shares real facts about the real world with fun stories and songs with animal characters.

Colourful illustrations of characters from Vida the Vet including Vida, a young girl, a hippo, a tiger, a hamster, mice, a turtle, on a green grassy background.

What is Vida the Vet about?

Vida cares about a lot of things. She cares about her family, friends, and school. She cares about books and stories; and spends hours dreaming up imaginary worlds. But most of all, Vida cares about animals. Vida loves creatures of all shapes and sizes and thinks snakes and rodents are just as cute as puppies and kittens. For as long as she can remember, Vida has dreamt of being a veterinarian. When Vida’s family moved from a big city to a rustic home in Sweetwood, her dream came true.

Where does Vida the Vet live?

Vida lives at the edge of Sweetwood - a forest only accessible through a tiny door found in the shrubs at the far end of her backyard. When she and her pet hamster, Popcorn make their way through the door, they discover that Sweetwood is home to an eclectic group of endearing animals - where she is Vida the Vet!

How can Vida the Vet help my child’s learning development?

Vida the Vet can promote positive life lessons and appreciation for nature by developing skills to help your little ones take care of things and feel proud of themselves. Learn about animals, nature and universal life lessons.

What age is Vida the Vet aimed at?

Vida the Vet is aimed at children aged 3-5 years old.

Where can I watch Vida the Vet in the UK?

You can watch Vida the Vet on BBC iPlayer.

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Vida the Vet character profiles:

Let’s meet and get to know the characters in Via the Vet!

Vida: How old is Vida the Vet?

Vida is a 10-year-old girl with a big heart and a big love for animals of all kinds. She is a curious and caring vet who loves to make the animals feel better.

Illustration showing a young girl, Vida, with her hands in the air smiling. She is wearing a stethoscope and has her pet hamster in her pocket. There are steps in the background leading to a door in a tree.

Popcorn: What kind of animal is Popcorn?

Popcorn is Vida’s pet hamster. He’s got a BIG personality and a happy-go-lucky attitude! He helps at the clinic, encourages Vida and keeps her on schedule with his pen and checklist.

Illustration showing a hamster wearing a green vet scrub uniform, holding a pencil. There front two teeth are showing. In the background there is a reception desk, with a bell and posters.

Koa: What kind of animal is Koa?

Koa is a sweet, large but gentle tiger. He is enthusiastic and loves sugary treats. He cares about his friends deeply and is so lovable. Koa lives in his majestic tiger-faced rock home.

Illustration showing a tiger with a groomed maine and red pearl necklace. They are sitting on top of their home that is hidden among hills and stone.

Zigzag: What kind of animal is Zigzag?

Zigzag is a thrill-seeking, high-energy bunny that lives in a cozy hutch in Sweetwood. She loves to race but is prone to injury from moving too fast. Zigzag has ADHD – so she fidgets sometimes, but it gives her resilience and creativity.

Illustration showing a yellow bunny that is wearing a sweatband and trainers. Behind them is a cosy hutch and a carrot patch.

Juno: What kind of animal is Juno?

Juno’s an adorable baby hippo, who knows exactly what she wants. She loves Vida and likes to stop by her office for a quick hug and is always giggling at Popcorn's silly antics. She spends her time in her stone home below the waterfall.

Illustration showing a purple baby hippo wearing a blue bib and an orange flower in their hair. Two baby teeth are coming through. They are looking cutely at the camera. In the background there is her stone home next to a waterfall.

The Mouse Family: What kind of animals are Sunny and Baby Mouse?

Sunny is a young four-year-old mouse who seems wise beyond his years. He's sweet and precocious, often chiming in with witty comments and clever jokes.

Baby Mouse is the youngest member of the Mouse family. A super sweet, beyond adorable baby mouse who's almost always smiling. This little baby doesn't talk, but she does make endearing gurgling squeak-like noises that are sure to melt your heart.

Illustration showing a baby brown mouse wearing a nappy and a yellow bow, and a adult grey mouse wearing round black glasses, showing some grey hair. Behind them is their mushroom home.

Fergie: What kind of animal is Fergie?

Fergie is a scatterbrained, oblivious little squirrel who lives in a tree stump which features a handy ramp for her back wheels. She loves to pull pranks, but she’s comically selfish, a classic hoarder and takes and stores objects for later, only to forget where they are. Vida is amused by her foolish antics.

Illustration showing a squirrel with big green eyes, a smiling face, arms in the air whilst on wheels, with a tree stump home that features a ramp that is wrapped around the home, in the background.

Tidbit: What kind of animal is Tidbit?

Tidbit is a sensitive little turtle. He’s a bit of a worrier about Vida's other patients too. Tidbit can be shy but enjoys doing kind gestures and is a nurturer. He loves to tend to his plants outside his home.

Illustration showing a blue turtle, with green eyes and a purple shell. They are wearing purple coloured round glasses and has a purple mohawk hairstyle. In the background there is a pond.

Otto: What kind of animal is Otto?

Otto is a very laid back, and nonchalant bear. Even when a serious situation presents itself, Otto goes about solving the problem in a very calm and collected way, sure everything will somehow work its way out. He’s the ultimate optimist.

Illustration showing a large brown bear that is wearing a green neck scarf. They are standing in front of a gates to their stone home.

Kipp: What kind of animal is Kipp?

Kipp is a clever, sharp minded Fennec Fox who lives in a sweet desert-inspired home. He hears everything with those huge ears so keeps everyone in Sweetwood up to date on the latest news.

Illustration showing a fox with large ears and is wearing a blue jumper. Behind them is their desert inspired home among cacti.

Pippen: What kind of animal is Pippen?

Pippen is a bright and spunky koala who lives in a bungalow with her family. She’s all about musical theatre, and loves to sing, dance, and put on shows for her friends and family.