Vida the Vet

Vida the Vet
Created byDustin Ferrer
Voices of
  • Mia SwamiNathan
  • Desmond Sivan
  • Jonathan Langdon
  • Ethan McGurrin
  • Nylan Parthipan
  • Nova McKay
  • Stella Bartlett
  • River Morales
  • Scott Gorman
  • Fontina Fourtounes
  • Alexa Yaphe
  • Holly Gorski
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons2
Production
Executive producers
  • Laura Clunie
  • Jennifer Dodge
  • Toni Stevens
  • Ronnen Harary
  • Jennifer Oxley
Production companiesSpin Master Entertainment
Jam Filled Entertainment
Corus Entertainment
Original release
NetworkTreehouse TV (Canada)
CBeebies (UK)
ReleaseMarch 18, 2024 (2024-03-18) –
present

Vida the Vet is a British-Canadian animated children's television series created by Dustin Ferrer.[1] Aimed at preschool audiences, the series follows the adventures of a ten-year-old girl named Vida who cares for and treats woodland animals in the fictional town of Sweetwood, combining themes of empathy, problem-solving and animal care.[2]

Premise

Vida the Vet centres on Vida, a compassionate and imaginative 10-year old girl with dreams of becoming a veterinarian.[3] After moving to the tranquil town of Sweetwood, Vida uses her creativity, instincts, and understanding of animal behaviour to help a variety of woodland creatures with their ailments and everyday challenges.[4]

Cast and Characters

Main

  • Mia SwamiNathan as Vida.
  • Desmond Sivan as Popcorn, Vida's pet hamster.
  • Jonathan Langdon as Koa, a tiger.
  • Ethan McGurrin as Zigzag, a rabbit.
  • Nylan Parthipan as Tidbit, a turtle.
  • Nova McKay as Juno, a hippo.
  • Stella Bartlett as Fergie, a squirrel.
  • River Morales as Sunny, a mouse.
  • Scott Gorman as Otto, a bear.
  • Fontina Fourtounes as Pippin, Banjo’s younger koala sister.
  • Logan Aultman as Banjo, Pippen’s older koala brother.
  • Alexa Yaphe (Season 1) and Holly Gorski (Season 2) as Kipp, a fox.
  • Dean Humphries as Toby, a gopher.
  • Jessica Tang as Daphne, a giraffe.
  • Cory Doran as Vida's father

Production

The series was produced by Spin Master Entertainment and animated by Jam Filled Entertainment.[1]

Broadcast and release

Vida the Vet premiered/launched on BBC's children's channel CBeebies and its streaming platform BBC iPlayer in the United Kingdom, on Corus Entertainment's Treehouse and STACKTV in Canada, and on YouTube during Fall 2023.[1] In the United States, the show aired on the Nick Jr. Channel. [5][6]

Reception

Syndi Ellis of Y! Entertainment said the show, "is all about our sweet furry — and feathery and scaly — friends, and kids will fall in love with each and every one of them"[7]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Hailu, Selome. "Spin Master Entertainment, Company Behind 'PAW Patrol,' Announces 'Vida the Vet' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  2. ↑ Anita (November 28, 2024). "Spin Master research bodes well for Vida The Vet". Toy World Magazine. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  3. ↑ Sarto, Dan. "Nickelodeon Adds 'Unicorn Academy,' 'Vida The Vet' to Lineup". Animation World Network. Retrieved February 26, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Vida the Vet TV Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  5. ↑ Vida the Vet - Official Channel (July 7, 2025). Vida the Vet 🩺💜 | Watch Now on Nick Jr!. Retrieved May 19, 2026 – via YouTube.
  6. ↑ "Nick Jr. to Welcome 'Vida the Vet' on July 7". Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  7. ↑ Ellis, Syndi. "ICYMI 'Vida the Vet' Is a Must-Watch for Your Animal-Loving Child – & Now There Are Toys". Yahoo Entertainment. Retrieved March 5, 2026.