Simple text introduces children to the role veterinarians play in their communities, describing what they do, how they help animals, and what tools they use on the job.
Describes various kinds of veterinarians - farm, zoo, and wildlife - as well as those who take care of pets. Lists services they perform and requrired knowledge they need to become vets. Includes information on veterinarian's equipment and owner responsibilities.
Young Frannie B. Miller, desperate to find a job, comes up with a plan to take her aunt's limping dog to the vet and so impress the doctor that he hires her on the spot.
Dr. James Herriot continues his career as a loved and respected veterinarian in the rural community of Yorkshire after World War II. He still struggles with impatient farmers and difficult diagnoses in behalf of several animals. Fortunately for him now as his career is ending, his children Rosie and Jimmy share his great affection for all of the animals.