veterinary medicine

A Texas veterinarian relates the zany adventures he experienced during his twenty years of treating critters of every shape and size.

More behind-the-scenes glimpses into the topsy-turvy life of a veterinarian and his commitment to every critter's health.

A veterinarian named Doc relates his day-to-day experiences with "critter clients" and the highs and lows behind practicing modern medicine.

The author shares stories of her experiences with her husband, a veterinarian, caring for the health of a variety of animals in Pennsylvania Dutch country.

Describes life in an animal emergency room and the courage of the ER vets, and discusses a number of actual cases.

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.

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.

Veterinarian Bruce Coston shares stories of some of the animals he has treated in his practice, describing their compassion and warmth.