veterinary medicine

A collection of humorous stories from a small-town veterinarian, as he discusses some of his more interesting cases.

"When his veterinarian mom brings home a stray baby skunk that needs rehabilitation before it can be placed in a wild animal shelter, Bat, who has austim, resolves to prove that he is up to the challenge of caring for the skunk permanently"--OCLC.

Text and illustrations introduce young readers to the role of veterinarians in their neighborhood.

My puppy is sick. It's time to go to visit the veterinarian. Veterinarians are helpers that take care of the furry, feathered, scaly, and slimy members of our community.

Collects more than sixty stories and essays drawn from the author's years in veterinary medicine.

"One day, Jeremy woke up at the vet's... and there was a cone. Jeremy was an ordinary cat--nimble and quick. But now an awkward plastic cone blocks his view and bungles his cat senses. Life as he knows it is over. Or is it? Just as he has given up hope, a happy accident shows the disgruntled cat that all is not lost. And in fact, life might be even more delightful--and delicious--if he embraces his new powers as...Cone Cat!"--Provided by publisher.

"Provides valuable and relevant information about what daily life for a professional veterinarian is like . . . a behind-the-scenes, honest, and inspiring look at the day-to-day life of a veterinarian through the eyes of four people who have made this career their life's work. There's Michael, who thought he would be an architect, but instead works with urban pets at the ASPCA in New York; Elisha, who studied dance before she began treating cows, cats, and horses; Idina, who was injured in a car accident and was forced to find a second career; and Chick, who was earning aMasters in economics but turned to veterinarian science after he began working nights at an animal hospital. With each . . . dives into every element of the job: science, surgery, financials, finding a program, and everything in between"--Publisher.

"Many veterinary jobs can be obtained with two years or fewer of training, in clinical practices, animal hospitals, zoos, aquariums, and wildlife research and rehabilitation. Careers described include animal care attendant, veterinary technician, veterinary receptionist, veterinary lab assistant, and kennel and shelter attendant, among related vocations. Sidebars illustrate the real-life experiences of a veterinary assistant, a wildlife technician, a veterinary technician, and an equine veterinary technician. Each job's activities, academic requirements, and certification and licensing requirements are explained. This . . . guide offers details on applying for veterinary jobs, tips for interviewing, and strategies for career advancement"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . book highlights various careers that involve working with animals, describing what each job typically involves and the training required to pursue it"--Provided by publisher.

Text and photographs explore the job of a veterinarian.