Hey Simmers! Are you looking to boost your Sim's veterinarian career in The Sims 4? Maybe you're tired of the grind and just want to unlock all those cool perks and rewards. Well, you've come to the right place! This guide will walk you through the ins and outs of using cheats to level up quickly in the veterinarian career, so you can get back to enjoying the fun parts of the game. Let's dive in!

Why Use Cheats for the Vet Career?

First off, let's address the elephant in the room. Why even bother with cheats? The Sims 4 is designed to be a life simulation game, and part of that is the progression and challenge. However, sometimes life gets in the way, or maybe you just want to experience everything the game has to offer without spending countless hours grinding. That's where cheats come in handy!

• Save Time: Cheats allow you to skip the tedious parts of the career and focus on the aspects you enjoy most. Instead of spending hours treating sick pets, you can jump straight to running a successful clinic.
• Unlock Content: Many items, upgrades, and interactions are locked behind career levels. Cheats can help you unlock these features quickly, giving you access to all the cool stuff the vet career has to offer.
• Experimentation: Cheats enable you to experiment with different aspects of the game without the long-term commitment. Want to see what it's like to have a fully upgraded clinic with top-notch staff? Cheats can make that happen in an instant.
• Fun Factor: Let's be honest, sometimes it's just fun to mess around with cheats and see what you can do. It can add a whole new layer of entertainment to the game.

Now that we've established why you might want to use cheats, let's get into the how-to.

Enabling Cheats in The Sims 4

Before you can start using any cheats, you need to enable them in your game. Don't worry; it's super easy! Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Cheat Console:
   • On PC: Press Ctrl + Shift + C simultaneously.
   • On Mac: Press Cmd + Shift + C simultaneously.
   • On PlayStation 4/5: Press L1 + L2 + R1 + R2 simultaneously.
   • On Xbox One/Series X/S: Press LB + LT + RB + RT simultaneously.
2. Type in the Cheat: In the cheat console that appears at the top of the screen, type testingcheats true and press Enter. This enables the use of most cheats in the game. You should see a message that says "Cheats are enabled." If you want to disable it later, type testingcheats false.

Important Note: Enabling cheats may disable achievements in your game. Keep this in mind if you're an achievement hunter!

The Main Cheat: Career Promotion

The most straightforward way to advance in the veterinarian career is by using the careers.promote cheat. This cheat instantly promotes your Sim to the next level in their career. Here's how to use it:

1. Open the Cheat Console: Use the same method as described above to open the cheat console.
2. Type in the Cheat: Type careers.promote veterinarian and press Enter. This will promote your Sim one level in the veterinarian career.
3. Repeat as Needed: Keep using the cheat until your Sim reaches the desired career level. Note that there is a maximum level, so you can't just keep promoting them indefinitely.

Example: If your Sim is currently a Veterinary Assistant (Level 1), using the cheat once will promote them to Veterinary Technician (Level 2). Keep repeating until they are the Head Vet.

Advanced Cheats and Tips

While the careers.promote cheat is the most direct way to level up, there are other cheats and tips that can enhance your experience and give you more control over your Sim's career.

• Career Demotion: If you accidentally promote your Sim too far or want to go back a level for any reason, you can use the careers.demote veterinarian cheat. This works exactly like the promote cheat but in reverse.
• Set Career Level: For a more precise approach, you can use a cheat to set your Sim's career level directly. This requires a bit more setup but can be very useful if you want to jump to a specific level. You'll need the Sim ID for this, which can be obtained using another cheat.
  1. Get Sim ID: Open the cheat console and type sims.get_sim_id_by_name [First Name] [Last Name]. Replace [First Name] and [Last Name] with your Sim's actual name. For example, sims.get_sim_id_by_name Bella Goth.
  2. Set Career Level: Now, use the cheat careers.promote veterinarian. This will give you the Sim ID, and then use the command: stats.set_skill_level major_veterinarian [level number]. This will set the Sims career level to the specified number.
• Skill Cheats: Skills are crucial for career advancement in The Sims 4. You can use cheats to boost your Sim's skills, making them more efficient at their job. The relevant skills for the veterinarian career are Veterinary Skill and Handiness Skill. Here's how to use the skill cheats:
  • Veterinary Skill: stats.set_skill_level major_veterinarian [skill level]. Replace [skill level] with a number between 1 and 10 (10 being the maximum).
  • Handiness Skill: stats.set_skill_level major_handiness [skill level]. Again, replace [skill level] with a number between 1 and 10.

Example: To set your Sim's Veterinary Skill to level 5, you would type stats.set_skill_level major_veterinarian 5.

Managing Your Veterinary Clinic with Cheats

Once your Sim reaches a high enough level in the veterinarian career, they can purchase and run their own veterinary clinic. Managing a clinic can be challenging, but cheats can help you streamline the process and ensure your clinic's success.

• Money Cheats: Running a business requires money. If you're running low on funds, you can use money cheats to give your Sim a financial boost. Here are a few options:
  • motherlode: Adds §50,000 to your household's funds.
  • kaching: Adds §1,000 to your household's funds.
  • rosebud: Adds §1,000 to your household's funds.
  • money [amount]: Sets your household's funds to a specific amount. Replace [amount] with the desired amount. For example, money 100000 will set your household's funds to §100,000.
• Object Cheats: These cheats allow you to manipulate objects in the game, which can be useful for customizing your clinic and making it more efficient.
  • bb.moveobjects on: This cheat allows you to place objects anywhere, even overlapping each other. This can be great for creating unique designs and optimizing space.
  • bb.showhiddenobjects: This cheat reveals hidden objects in the build mode catalog, including debug items and career-related objects. This can give you access to exclusive items for your clinic.
  • bb.showliveeditobjects: Similar to the previous cheat, this one reveals even more hidden objects, including environment-related items. This can help you create a more immersive and realistic clinic.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

Sometimes, cheats may not work as expected. Here are some common issues and how to troubleshoot them:

• Cheats Not Working: Make sure you have enabled testing cheats by typing testingcheats true in the cheat console. If you forget this step, most cheats won't work.
• Typos: Double-check your spelling. Cheats are case-insensitive, but they need to be spelled correctly to work. Even a small typo can prevent the cheat from functioning.
• Conflicting Mods: If you're using mods, some of them may conflict with cheats. Try disabling your mods one by one to see if that resolves the issue.
• Game Updates: Sometimes, game updates can break cheats. If a cheat that used to work suddenly stops functioning, it may be due to a recent update. Check online forums and communities to see if other players are experiencing the same issue and if there's a workaround.

Conclusion

Using cheats in The Sims 4 veterinarian career can be a fun and efficient way to experience the game's content without the grind. Whether you want to save time, unlock new features, or simply experiment with different aspects of the career, cheats can be a valuable tool. Just remember to use them responsibly and be aware of the potential impact on achievements and game balance.

So, go ahead and give these cheats a try! Level up your Sim's veterinarian career, build the clinic of your dreams, and enjoy all the furry and feathered patients that come your way. Happy Simming!