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Animal Hospital Class Tier List (July 2026)

All 10 classes ranked by shift survival value, sanity economy, team utility, and overall performance. Updated for the current meta.

Last updated: 2026-07-25

SBest Classes
S

Surgeon

Cost2,500 Animal Coins
PerkGain sanity and speed boost after healing patients

Best F2P class. Level 1 restores sanity on heal, Level 2 adds 8s speed boost, Level 3 doubles sanity gain + 10 bonus sanity.

SoloTeamF2P
S

Head Nurse

Cost80 Robux
PerkIncreased inventory capacity + bonus sanity

Premium class that reduces trips between rooms. Level 2 adds +10 bonus sanity. Level 3 starts with all items.

TeamSpeedruns
AVery Good
A

Secret Agent

Cost320 Robux (regional pricing varies)
PerkStart with a Gun and Scanner

Premium class buffed in Harlow's Update. Now starts with Scanner at Level 1 for instant anomaly detection. Gun + Scanner = self-sufficient. Level 3 turns kills into sanity and cash.

SoloSpeedruns
BBeginner Classes
B

Nurse

Cost10 Animal Coins
Perk+1 to +3 inventory capacity

Cheapest class worth buying. Great value for the price — extra inventory helps every role.

TeamF2PBeginner
B

Security

Cost1,250 Animal Coins
PerkStart with X-Taser and Deployable Camera (L2+)

Reworked in Harlow's Update. Level 2 now grants a Deployable Camera. Strong in team play.

TeamExperienced
CSanity Classes
C

Doctor

Cost900 Animal Coins
PerkRecover sanity when healing patients

Good beginner pick before Surgeon. Level 2 gives +15 bonus sanity.

BeginnerSolo
C

Psychologist

Cost500 Animal Coins
PerkDouble sanity effects, chance to ignore sanity loss

Expert-only class. Level 3 gives 15% chance to ignore sanity loss.

Expert
C

Secretary

Cost120 Animal Coins
PerkRecover sanity when checking in patients

Budget sanity class. Good for learning sanity management.

Beginner
DWeakest
D

Paramedic

Cost250 Animal Coins
PerkStart with Run Fast Cola

Niche speed boost class. Too expensive for what it offers. Save your coins for better classes.

Niche
D

Intern

CostFree
Perk+10 to +20 bonus sanity

Free starter class with bonus starting sanity. Decent for learning but upgrade ASAP.

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How We Rank

Classes are ranked based on their performance across multiple criteria in both solo and co-op play. The most important factors are shift survival impact, sanity economy contribution, and overall team value.

  • Survival Value: How much the class helps you and your team survive longer shifts.
  • Sanity Economy: How well the class manages, recovers, or mitigates sanity loss.
  • Team Utility: The value the class brings to a group, including healing, combat, and support.
  • Cost Efficiency: The return on investment relative to the unlock cost in Animal Coins or Robux.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best class in Animal Hospital?
Surgeon is the best F2P class due to its sanity recovery and speed boost on heal. Head Nurse is the best premium class for Robux users. Both are S-tier picks.
What class should I buy first?
Start with Nurse (20 coins) for the extra inventory slot, then save for Secretary (120 coins) or Doctor (900 coins). Surgeon at 2,500 coins is the long-term goal for F2P players.
Is the Secret Agent class worth Robux?
Secret Agent at 320 Robux is powerful but expensive. The starting gun makes anomaly cleanup trivial. It is A-tier value -- great for speedruns but not required to beat the game.
What is the best team comp for 4 players?
For F2P: 2 Surgeons, 1 Doctor, 1 Security. For premium: 1 Secret Agent, 1 Surgeon, 1 Doctor, 1 Head Nurse. Diversity covers healing, combat, and support roles.
How do I unlock new classes?
Classes are purchased with Animal Coins or Robux from the Class Shop. Complete shifts to earn coins. Unlock order: Intern (free) -> Nurse (20) -> Secretary (120) -> Doctor (900) -> Surgeon (2,500).