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Author
Series
All creatures great and small volume 5
Language
English
Formats
Description
In stories of wonders great and small, the author reintroduces many old friends like Mrs. Pumphrey, his partner Liegfried Farnon, and his wife Helen. But there are wonderful new faces, too, expecially his children, Rosie and Jimmy, and his latest assistant, Calum Buchanan.The author offers a collection of memoirs, describing the family and friends who share his life on the Yorkshire dales.
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company, Inc
Pub. Date
1997
Language
English
Description
In the tradition of James Herriot's All Creatures Great and Small, An Unspoken Art is Lee Gutkind's captivating look at the lives of veterinarians, from the zoos to the farm Lee Gutkind, the godfather of creative nonfiction, explores with warmth and sincerity the worlds of modern-day veterinarians-from practitioners operating on Manhattan's Upper East Side to those working knee deep in mud in the English countryside. Gutkind profiles the men and...
Author
Language
English
Description
Completely revised and updated, this classic guide to home veterinary care for livestock, as well as for dogs and cats, is organized by animal for easy reference. Dr. Spaulding gives instructions for handling emergencies, diagnosing problems, and coping until the vet arrives. Illustrations.
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Essentials
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Coupled with the vast amount of specialized expertise and learning Dr. Marty has gained from his own practice over the past 45 years, the book takes readers on a journey to the leading edge of integrative veterinary understanding to achieve greater insight into the minds and bodies of their animal companions. However, this book is not simply a new edition of Dr. Marty's first book with some refreshed content. It is a completely new book in which Dr....
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Formats
Description
From the frontlines of modern medicine, this is an insider portrait of a veterinarian, his furry patients, and the blend of old-fashioned instincts and cutting-edge technology that defines pet care in the 21st century. Dr. Trout, an Englishman who is a staff surgeon at Boston's Angell Animal Medical Center, takes the reader on a vicarious journey through 24 intimate, heartrending hours in his life; his wry, companionable voice offers enlightening...
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"According to a LinkedIn survey that polled 8,000 professionals, the second most popular childhood dream job for respondents was a veterinarian. It's a career that appeals to many, due to its involvement with animals and association with helping and doing good. Still, much of the day-to-day elements of the job are not known by the wider public. This series, and individual guide, provides valuable and relevant information about what daily life for...
Author
Publisher
Hay House
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
As a holistic veterinarian and scientist, Dr. Gary Richter helps dog and cat owners to navigate the thicket of treatment options and separate the fact from the fiction. He wants us to use what actually works, not just what Western science or alternative medicine say "should" work. This multifaceted approach to health is known as integrative medicine.Dr. Richter examines traditional medicine from many cultures alongside modern medical techniques, describing...
16) Firehorse
Author
Pub. Date
19uu
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 13
Language
English
Description
Spirited fifteen-year-old horse lover Rachel Selby determines to become a veterinarian, despite the opposition of her rigid father, her proper mother, and the norms of Boston in 1872, while that city faces a serial arsonist and an epidemic spreading through its firehorse population.
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Pub. Date
1988
Language
English
Description
Current compilation of terminology used in the major fields of veterinary science. Intended for farmers, stockbreeders, agricultural and veterinary students, veterinary assistants, practitioners, pet owners, and research workers in the pharmaceutical industry and in other fields related to veterinary science. Asterisks before words in entries indicate additional coverage under those words. Cross references.
19) Veterinarians
Author
Publisher
Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A kindergarten-level introduction to veterinarians, covering their job description, the places where they work, and how they help the community by keeping pets and other animals healthy"--