Illustrating the Heart of Healthcare

Designed in Aotearoa, New Zealand by a former veterinary professional.

At Paws & Poppets, we create thoughtful veterinary and medical illustrations inspired by real clinical experience. Our designs blend empathy, gentle humour, and a genuine understanding of life in scrubs

The brand began with compassionate veterinary condolence cards and has since grown into a broader collection of cards, prints, and playful designs that support and celebrate the healthcare community.

Every piece is crafted with care, shaped by firsthand knowledge of the long hours, meaningful moments, and quiet acts of kindness that define caring professions.

Our mission is simple: to bring comfort, connection, and a touch of joy to those who care for others.

About the illustrator

Vivian is a former emergency veterinary nurse with deep insight into clinical life, the human–animal bond, and the many emotions involved in caring for others. Her years in practice continue to influence the empathy and gentle humour found throughout her illustrations.

Her creative journey began in 2025 with a tribute artwork for her beloved cat, Moo Moo. This personal memorial later grew into a passion for creating meaningful, comforting, and uplifting designs for the healthcare communities.

Now a trainee radiographer and student of creative media, Vivian blends her medical background with professional illustration skills to produce thoughtful cards, prints, and playful artwork for both veterinary and human healthcare settings.

Her work celebrates the fellow frontline workers: the compassion, resilience, and everyday moments that make up life in scrubs. As the saying goes, “we don’t choose the scrub life; the scrub life chooses us.”

Proudly Made in Aotearoa, Loved by Clinics around the Globe.

Paws & Poppets is a Kiwi‑owned brand built on local and ethical production. We partner closely with New Zealand businesses to help strengthen and uplift our communities.

Meet the Inspiration

Introducing Moo Moo: a rescue domestic medium hair and the muse behind Paws & Poppets. All the spicy kitties go to heaven. Trust me, I am a former veterinary professional ;)

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