The Accidental Veterinarian

The Accidental Veterinarian
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Publisher : ECW Press
Total Pages : 244
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ISBN-10 : 9781773053417
ISBN-13 : 1773053418
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis The Accidental Veterinarian by : Philipp Schott

“For all animal lovers ... Few books ... approach the combination of fine writing, radical honesty, and endless optimism found [in these] veterinary tales.” (Booklist, starred review) With insight and humor, Dr. Philipp Schott shares tales from the unlikely path he took into his career as a veterinarian and anecdotes from his successful small-animal clinic. Dr. Schott brings to his writing the benefit of many years of expertise. Wisdom he imparts on readers includes the best way to give your cat a pill, how to prevent your very handy dog from opening a fridge, and how to handle your fish when it has half-swallowed another. Through these and other experiences, Dr. Schott also learned that veterinary medicine is as much, if not more, about the people as it is the animals. And he will have you laughing and crying as you embark on this journey of discovery with him. “Filled with heartwarming stories any animal lover will enjoy. It’s informative and entertaining, much like our pets themselves!” ― eresa Rhyne, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Dog Lived (and So Will I) “Who amongst us animal lovers hasn’t fantasized being a vet? Well, read Philipp Schott’s highly entertaining and informative book and learn exactly what you’d be in for―all the poignancy, hilarity, and plain hard work. You may decide to keep your day job, but you’ll be a much better animal companion for having picked up the many insider tips Schott imparts.” ―Barbara Gowdy, award-winning author of The White Bone and Helpless

The Pup's Tale

The Pup's Tale
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Publisher : Kane/Miller Book Publishers
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1610673514
ISBN-13 : 9781610673518
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis The Pup's Tale by : Darrell Odgers

Trump, the animal liaison officer (and a Jack Russell terrier!) at the Pet Vet clinic, has to find a way to help Tiny, the runt of a litter of puppies.

Tales of an African Vet

Tales of an African Vet
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 164
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ISBN-10 : 9780762766901
ISBN-13 : 0762766905
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis Tales of an African Vet by : Roy Aronson

When do you watch a wild animal suffer and let nature take its course, and when do you intervene? In his more than twenty-five years as an African vet, Roy Aronson has tended to a two-ton rhino that lost its horn after colliding with a concrete wall, facilitated the miraculous recovery of a squirrel monkey, performed eye surgery on a lion out in the bush, and treated a hedgehog that had been mauled by a dog. He has also worked with some of Africa’s most dedicated conservationists and wildlife veterinarians. He has witnessed their passion and bravery and been with them when hard decisions had to be made. Tales of an African Vet brings together Dr. Aronson’s adventures in a rare behind-the-scenes look at those who treat wild animals in their natural habitats. Whether you are drawn to outdoor adventure stories, African wildlife, or the veterinarian’s trade, you will find this a riveting read, filled with rich insights into both the animal and human cultures of Africa.

Tales from the Tail End

Tales from the Tail End
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 320
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ISBN-10 : 0750537523
ISBN-13 : 9780750537520
Rating : 4/5 (23 Downloads)

Synopsis Tales from the Tail End by : Emma Milne

"On a crisp October morning in 1996, Emma Milne started her first job as a newly qualified vet, a career captured on camera for eleven series of television's Vets in Practice. Now she tells the full story"--Cover p. [4].

All My Patients Have Tales

All My Patients Have Tales
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Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages : 180
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781429966955
ISBN-13 : 1429966955
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis All My Patients Have Tales by : Jeff Wells

All My Patients Have Tales is a heartwarming and funny collection of stories by a dedicated veterinarian featuring wild horses, porcupine-quill-covered dogs, male cats in labor, an extremely ornery pygmy donkey, an enormous hog, as well as many other domestic, and not so "domestic" animals. Wells begins his work as an inexperienced recent college grad and emerges a caring and beloved veterinarian. Affording the reader an inside glimpse into his daily life, he narrates many uplifting, life-altering, lifethreatening, and hilarious episodes.

The Gift of Pets

The Gift of Pets
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Publisher : Macmillan
Total Pages : 275
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ISBN-10 : 9781250014986
ISBN-13 : 1250014980
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis The Gift of Pets by : Bruce R. Coston

Bruce R. Coston's first book, Ask the Animals, earned him high praise for being another James Herriot. Now, in his delightful second memoir, Coston shares more rich stories about his animal patients and the clients who make veterinary practice so fulfilling. In this humorous, poignant, and enthralling collection, Coston explores what it is about the interaction with our pets that provides such profound companionship, and how a love for animals helps us to be more fully human. This ability to enrich and fulfill us is the Gift of pets. Coston's characters, both the people and the animals, will engage you from the first page. You'll meet Mr. Johnston, the linguist, and his Mountain of Love; Rachel, the office prankster; Coston's "girlfriend," Megan; and Mischief, the only patient Coston has ever had that helped to pay for her own surgery. You'll learn what a "sugar glider" is and how to give one mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. You'll marvel at Lisa, Coston's first veterinary technician, and the courage that the Gift of pets gave her to reinvent herself and rekindle the dreams she thought she had squandered.The Gift of Pets celebrates what it's like to be truly blessed with a deep love and concern for the pets with which we surround ourselves. Coston invites all animal lovers to rejoice in that Gift with him in this inspiring book of true stories.

The Vet at Noah's Ark

The Vet at Noah's Ark
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Publisher : Apollo Publishers
Total Pages : 334
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ISBN-10 : 9781954641051
ISBN-13 : 1954641052
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis The Vet at Noah's Ark by : Dr. Doug Mader

From renowned veterinarian Dr. Doug Mader comes a stirring account of his fight to protect his animal patients and human staff amid the dangerous realities of inner-city life and the Los Angeles riots—and a celebration of the remarkable human-animal bond. The life of a veterinarian is challenging: keeping up with advances in medical care, making difficult decisions about people’s beloved companions, and, in Dr. Doug Mader’s case, navigating the social unrest in Los Angeles in the early 1990s. As one of the few exotic animal experts in California, he was just as likely to be treating a lion as a house cat. The Vet at Noah's Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital follows Dr. Mader and his staff over the course of a year at Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital, an inner-city LA area veterinary hospital where Dr. Mader treats not only dogs and cats, but also emus, skunks, snakes, foxes, monkeys, and a host of other exotic animals. This real life drama is set against the backdrop of the trial of four police officers in the Rodney King case, as well as the violent aftermath following their acquittal. This is a book about survival, both of the pets that Dr. Mader and his staff try to save on a daily basis, as well as the staff themselves. Living in the harsh reality of the city, surrounded by gangs, drugs, violence, traffic, smog, and deadly riots, they must overcome and rise above, for their own survival and that of the animals who need them. This awe-inspiring account is told through Dr. Mader's riveting storytelling—as Carl Hiaasen writes, "Doug is fearless and dedicated," and "a damn good storyteller."

I Want to Be a Veterinarian

I Want to Be a Veterinarian
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Publisher : HarperCollins
Total Pages : 35
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ISBN-10 : 9780062432483
ISBN-13 : 0062432486
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis I Want to Be a Veterinarian by : Laura Driscoll

For the child who says, "I want to be a veterinarian when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a veterinarian. Veterinarians help sick and hurt animals feel better. Did you know that there are many different ways to be a veterinarian? When a father and child bring Gus the dog to his check-up, they learn that there are vets who work with very large animals, vets who work with wild animals—and more. I Want to Be a Veterinarian is part of a new I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers. This Level One I Can Read is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. For anyone looking for books about community helpers for kids, the I Can Read My Community books are a great choice. The books are bright and upbeat and feature characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Kids ages 3-6 will enjoy finding out more about the people who do so much to help all of our communities.

Tales of a Pet Vet

Tales of a Pet Vet
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 248
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781647427580
ISBN-13 : 1647427584
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis Tales of a Pet Vet by : Dawn Filos

In stories tailor-made for pet lovers, a seasoned veterinarian shares her good, bad, and messy days on the job—and highlights the undeniable magic of the human-animal bond. Dr. Dawn Filos has always had a passion for animals—and with a lot of hard work and perseverance, she turned that passion into a career. Here, with emotional honesty, Dr. Dawn shares her colorful, memorable journey from nervous novice to seasoned, self-assured doctor. This modern-day James Herriot ultimately finds her niche as a house-call vet, where she creates a way to practice on her own terms with the privilege of unique, intimate access into the homes and lives of her beloved patients and their human families. Sometimes heartwarming, sometimes sad, and often hilarious, Tales of a Pet Vet will resonate deeply with pet lovers everywhere.

Vet Tails

Vet Tails
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Publisher : Tate Publishing & Enterprises
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1606045040
ISBN-13 : 9781606045046
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Vet Tails by : Charlie Freed

I stood there, no slicker, no boots, torn shirt, soaking wet in mud. I took my pants off. I then took the chain and passed it up one pant leg and then down the other. Standing in my underpants, waist deep in mud, I put the chain around Jethro's neck, making sure my pants protected his skin. I hooked the chain ends to the comealong and that to the farmer's tractor. Dr. Freed would like to take you on a journey into his country veterinary practice. Vet Tails will make you laugh and cry. If you love animals, if you're considering becoming a veterinarian, or if you have had a memorable experience with a pet, you will find something in Vet Tails to enjoy. Vet Tails is about people and pets, love, and compassion. This title is also available in an audio book format.