BeginnerUpdated 2026-07-13 · Version 1.3.0
Quick Answer
For beginners: Nurse (20 AC, extra inventory) or Secretary (120 AC, sanity on check-in). For solo play: Doctor (900 AC, sanity on heal). Best value premium: Head Nurse (190 Robux). Best overall: Secret Agent (890 Robux, starts with Gun + Scanner).
Class Overview
Animal Hospital has 10 playable classes — 8 purchasable with Animal Coins and 2 with Robux.
Free Class
Intern — +10 bonus sanity. Best for learning the game. Use this until you save enough coins for an upgrade.
Animal Coin Classes
| Class | Cost | Key Perk | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse | 20 AC | +2 inventory slots | First upgrade, more item capacity |
| Secretary | 120 AC | Sanity on check-in | Players who stay at reception |
| Paramedic | 250 AC | Starts with Speed Cola | Fast emergency response |
| Psychologist | 500 AC | Double sanity effects | Expert players, high risk/reward |
| Doctor | 900 AC | Sanity on heal | Solo play, treatment-focused |
| Security | 1,250 AC | Starts with X-Taser | Combat and defense |
| Surgeon | 2,500 AC | Sanity + speed on heal | Premium coin class, late-game |
Robux Classes
| Class | Cost | Key Perk | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Head Nurse | R$190 | Largest inventory (6 slots), starts with Coffee | Team support |
| Secret Agent | R$890 | Starts with Gun + Scanner | Detection + combat, best overall |
Recommendations by Playstyle
Solo Player
- Doctor — Sanity recovery on every heal keeps you self-sufficient
- Surgeon — Speed boost + sanity recovery for fast solo runs
- Paramedic — Speed Cola start for quick movement between rooms
Team Support
- Head Nurse — 6 inventory slots, carry items for the whole team
- Nurse — Cheap upgrade, more items = more emergencies handled
- Secretary — Stay at reception, never worry about sanity
Combat / Defense
- Secret Agent — Gun + Scanner, detect and destroy
- Security — X-Taser from the start, handle early Skinwalkers
Beginner-Friendly
- Intern — Free, bonus sanity, learn the basics
- Nurse — Very cheap, extra inventory is always useful
- Secretary — Passive sanity recovery, one less thing to manage
Upgrade Path (F2P)
Intern (free) → Nurse (20 AC) → Secretary (120 AC) → Doctor (900 AC) → Surgeon (2,500 AC)