veterinarians

Explains what veterinarians are, introduces different kinds of vets, looks at the work they do and the types of tools and equipment they use, and discusses how people become veterinarians.

When the stray cat she has adopted has kittens in her school caretaker's cottage, he gives Mandy just a week to find homes for the four babies.

Nicole, who wants to be a veterinarian like her father, describes his busy day at work taking care of dogs, cats, a ferret, and other animals.

The fun ("...I would visit farms, zoos, or even the circus!") as well as the less-pleasant aspects of being a vet ("I would help pet owners make tough decisions") are described here. Includes sidebars for more advanced readers, informing them of, for instance, the purpose of vaccinations. "How do you get to be a veterinarian?" describes the required interests, aptitudes, and qualifications.

Presents a full-color-illustrated examination of the Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda, and describes the effects of human exposure on the gorillas, how emergency medical care is provided to them in the wild, and ways to protect their species from poachers and common human diseases.

Trump, a dog who lives behind the Pet Vet clinic and acts as an animal liaison for Dr. Jeanie, tries to come up with a plan to help an abused cat find a new home.

Spending the summer in his grandfather's rundown town, ten-year-old Ben meets an adventurous local girl and together they learn that the town's veterinarian runs a secret hospital for imaginary creatures.

"Ten-year-olds Pearl and Ben find excitement in the small town of Buttonville as they encounter otherworldly animals, including a lake monster, during their first official day as apprentices to Dr. Woo, a veterinarian for Imaginary Creatures"--Provided by publisher.

Bill Putney describes his World War II experiences as the Commanding Officer of the 3rd War Dog Platoon, and later the chief veterinarian of the War Dog Training School at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; focusing on the role of the dogs in the battle for Guam and other islands of the Pacific.

An English veterinarian reminisces about his life, career, and animal patients in an English village.