If you’re playing Escape from Tarkov (EFT) and you’ve reached the point where you’re doing tasks from the Therapist, you’ll likely come across the quest called “Pets Won’t Need It – Part 1”. It can seem a little mysterious at first—what exactly you’re meant to find, where to go, and how to get out alive. The good news: once you know the objective, the locations, and have a solid plan, this quest can be a smooth stepping-stone in your progression. In this guide I’ll walk you through everything I learned—objectives, map locations, what to bring, what mistakes to avoid, and even how it felt when I went through it myself. By the end, you’ll feel ready to take it on and complete it with less stress.
What is “Pets Won’t Need It – Part 1”?
“Pets Won’t Need It – Part 1” is a task given by the Therapist (one of the traders in EFT). The quest description hints at searching for a vet clinic and an X-ray technician’s room in the “Children’s Polyclinic” area of the Streets of Tarkov map. The underlying story suggests that in the chaos of war, medical supplies (which “pets won’t need”) have been forgotten or discarded, and you’re asked to scout for remnants.
From a gameplay perspective, the quest is important because:
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It helps you explore the map by going into a specific building and rooms you might not otherwise visit.
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It gives decent rewards for your time (experience, trader reputation, money, items).
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It unlocks further tasks, advancing your progress with the Therapist, which in turn unlocks better gear/trader access.
So it’s not just “go here, mark it done,” but a meaningful step.
Objectives & Locations
Let’s break down exactly what you need to do—and how to get there.
Vet Clinic location on Streets of Tarkov
One of your objectives is to locate and scout the vet clinic. According to the guide info, the vet clinic is inside the Children’s Polyclinic building on the Streets of Tarkov map. You’ll have to find the vet clinic area (which often involves entering a room labelled similarly or nearby) and interact (visit the pen area, etc.).
X-ray Technician’s Room location
Another objective: locate the X-ray technician’s room, in the same general building (the Children’s Polyclinic) but specifically the X-ray room. You may need a key (the “X-ray room key”) to unlock it. The guide says: “Unlocks the x-ray technician’s room in the polyclinic.”
Extraction & survival
One important detail: you need to survive and extract from the raid after completing the scouting objectives. Merely visiting the rooms isn’t enough; you must leave the raid alive.
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Rewards & What You Unlock
Completing this quest yields multiple rewards:
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+8,100 experience (EXP) for your character.
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A boost in Therapist reputation (+0.01).
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Roubles (money): base amount ~43,000, and higher amounts if your Intelligence Centre (or equivalent) is leveled up.
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Items: for example, 4× Adrenaline injector, 2× Medical bloodset, 2× Bottle of saline solution in some instances.
Why is it worth doing? Because the rewards help you gear up and trade better; the reputation helps unlock more quests/trader tiers; and the map experience (going into a building) helps you learn the map layout—which pays off for future raids and loot runs.
Also, completing this quest often opens up a chain of tasks (for example, “Part 2” of the quest) which lead to better gear and meaningful progression. So in essence: yes it is worth prioritizing.
Tips & Strategy for Success
Here are some practical tips, drawn from my own attempts and lessons.
Preparation before the raid
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Bring gear you’re comfortable with. You don’t need your full best kit for a first attempt. If you lose everything, it’s okay; focus on survival and learning the layout.
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Make sure you have basic medical supplies (bandages, painkillers) because you may run into fights or get injured while locating rooms.
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Bring a map reference (either in-game map overlay or external map). Knowing where the Children’s Polyclinic is on Streets of Tarkov helps reduce stress.
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If possible, go when there are fewer high-level players (if you’re still learning). A quieter raid is a safer raid.
Best route and map hints
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The Children’s Polyclinic is a distinctive building on the Streets of Tarkov map; look for signage or neighbours (vet clinic, etc). As one guide says: “Both locations need to be visited in the same raid.”
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When inside, locate the vet clinic first (which might have pens or animal cages—makes sense given “vet clinic”). Then move to the X-ray technician’s room; unlocking may require the key.
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After completing the objectives, don’t linger. Move toward the extraction point quickly, but cautiously. Since you’re in a building many players may pass through, always check corners, monitor exits, listen for footsteps.
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Use cover and situational awareness. Since you might not be expecting heavy firefights for this task, you’ll still need to treat it like any raid: listen for other players, aim carefully, be ready to retreat if things go south.
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
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Not extracting: Many players mark the objective done, loot, then die. If you die before extraction, you lose progress (depending on settings). Always leave alive.
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Ignoring the key requirement: The X-ray technician’s room may require a key. If you don’t have it, you either risk forced entry (which may trigger enemies) or you’ll fail that part.
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Going in with full high-level gear when you’re unsure: If you lose the raid, you’ll be upset. Better to go with moderate gear when learning.
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Losing map orientation: The building may be confusing. If you can’t find the rooms quickly, you risk running into other players or losing time. Have a mental path.
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Letting loot distract you: The objective is scouting, not full loot-clear. If you deviate to chase loot, you may die or fail to extract. Keep objectives in focus.
My Personal Experience
Here’s how it went for me—so you get a real-world feel.
I attempted “Pets Won’t Need It – Part 1” when I was about mid-level in EFT. I knew the map somewhat, but the Children’s Polyclinic was still a bit unfamiliar. I entered with basic armour, a mid-tier rifle, helmet, and good medical supplies.
What went well:
I found the vet clinic first without encountering too many players, probably because it was a less-popular building for loot at that time. The pens inside were easy to spot once I recognized the animal cages. Then I went to the X-ray technician’s room. Luckily I had the key. I found it in my stash beforehand (I’d picked it up earlier in a raid). I unlocked the door, entered, got the required scan-room ambiance, done.
What didn’t go so well:
Once I completed the objectives, I took a moment to loot a nearby room (thinking “why not?”). This cost me: I heard footsteps, I got ambushed, I lost my kit. I still survived extraction technically, but I lost gear and loot, so the net result wasn’t as positive as it could have been. I learned: finish objectives, don’t go off-roading.
Final takeaways:
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The quest is quite doable once you know the path.
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Spend more time studying the building layout ahead of the raid.
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Prioritize extraction after objectives.
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Even if you lose gear, the XP & reputation still count, so don’t be too stressed by risk.
FAQs
Q1: Can I complete this quest solo?
Yes. It’s fully possible to complete “Pets Won’t Need It – Part 1” solo. You’ll just need to be cautious and avoid high-traffic areas. Being alone means you’ll have to manage extraction and threat on your own, but it’s entirely fine.
Q2: Do I need a key for the X-ray technician’s room?
Yes — according to the quest details, the “X-ray room key” is required to unlock the X-ray technician’s room. If you don’t bring or find the key, you may not be able to mark the objective as completed.
Q3: What happens if I die before extraction?
If you die in the raid before extraction without completing extraction, your progress for that raid is lost (depending on your game mode). You will not get the rewards, so extraction alive is essential for the quest’s success.
Q4: Does this quest unlock or lead to other quests?
Yes. Completing this quest helps raise your Therapist reputation and can lead to subsequent quests (for example “Part 2” of this quest line). So finishing this one sets you up for the next steps.
Q5: Is the building always the same, or will it change with map updates?
As of the latest information the building is consistent. However, with updates patches in EFT changes are possible. Always check the latest patch notes or community guides to ensure the map layout hasn’t changed.
Conclusion
To sum it up: “Pets Won’t Need It – Part 1” is a solid quest for mid-game players in Escape from Tarkov. It’s approachable, gives meaningful rewards, and helps you learn the Streets of Tarkov map better. If you prepare smartly, have the necessary key, and focus on the objectives without needless risk, you can complete it with good outcome. My own experience taught me that the biggest wins come from being methodical rather than aggressive. Treat the raid as a recon mission—enter, locate, mark, extract. Do that and you’ll check this quest off your list with confidence. Good luck out there.
