Published: June 22, 2026 
There are various animal characters you can find in Animal Hospital. Some are friendly, some are mysterious, and some are actual anomalies. Each one plays a role in shaping your experience at the hospital, and even your survival. This guide lists all the characters in Animal Hospital and their character type.
Animal Hospital Characters
From the lobby to the hospital halls, characters in Animal Hospital roam around and may leave you wondering whether they are friendly or not. Below is a list of all characters in Animal Hospital, along with a brief description of who they are, so you can better understand how to interact with them:
| Character | Image | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Harlow |  | A helpful doctor who guides you through the game. He unlocks shutters, cameras, the shop, emergency rooms, and the taser as you progress through shifts. |
| Barney |  | A dangerous anomaly and serial killer who visits the hospital demanding coffee. He threatens you if you refuse or take too long to give him what he wants. |
| Ratthew |  | A paranoid but kind-hearted character who hides his identity at first. He comes across as secretive due to a deep distrust built from past experiences. |
| Ron from Accounting |  | A knowledgeable staff member who knows everything about the anomalies and monsters in the hospital. He's straightforward and won't sugarcoat the dangers. |
| Officer Duckman |  | A police officer hunting Barney. His actions depend on your choices, he'll arrest Barney if you turn him in, or leave quietly if you don't. |
| Shopkeeper Nurse |  | A character found in the shop unlocked during Shift 3. |
| Lobby Cat |  | A character found in the hospital lobby. |
| Lobby Bunny |  | A character found in the hospital lobby. |
| News Bunny |  | A character that delivers news within the hospital setting. |
Learning every character in Animal Hospital is key to making smart decisions each shift, so pay attention to who walks through that door. We will keep on updating this list whenever we find a new character in the game.
If you want codes, when an update will come, or more information about this game, you can always check on our Animal Hospital Wiki.
FAQs
Barney is the most dangerous character in Animal Hospital. He is a serial killer who shows up demanding coffee and will threaten you if you refuse or make him wait too long.
There are currently nine known characters in Animal Hospital: Dr. Harlow, Barney, Ratthew, Ron from Accounting, Officer Duckman, Shopkeeper Nurse, Lobby Cat, Lobby Bunny, and News Bunny.
Officer Duckman is a police officer looking for Barney. Whether he makes an arrest or walks away without incident depends entirely on the choices you make during that shift.
