It Did Happen To This Vet by Andrew Bartholomew
Andrew writes his life story as a boy who becomes a Veterinary surgeon in a simple and informative style. He charts the journey from student to retired vet in 25 chapters each of which is the title of a piece of contemporary pop music. His love of animals on this voyage come through vividly but the pressures of running his own business and managing with the day to day stress are not ignored. This book is a must read for all veterinary students about to embark on a similar path. Setting aside the problems all vets encounter they will surely gain pleasure from the stories of what the vet does best - try to cure sick animals. There will also be empathy from his fellow vets who will surely identify with the continuous wrestling of managing pet owners, staff and the veterinary authorities at a time when their profession is very much in the public eye. If the main trope of the book is the balance of lifestyle with professional medical ethos, then the chapter on the trip to the Himalayas (hence the picture on the cover) acts as a lightning conductor in helping Andrew to reignite his passion for the job. A serious road accident involving others on his trip lead him into a crisis which he overcomes and in an unconscious way helps him to find himself again. For the public this book will be a huge eye-opener because Andrew is not a celebrity vet. The book has been peer reviewed and has drawn huge praise for its style, humour and sheer love of the subject matter. It is a must read for all aspiring vets and a candid appraisal of the warmth that most animal owners and even farmers have for their four-legged charges.
Nancy Revell, Sunday Times best selling author and avid pet owner is fulsome in her praise'I LOVED this book! I love the animals and the way Andrew's wonderfully empathetic writing brings them to life in such a way that you feel that you were there, willing them to get better, to deliver that calf-to live! His love for the animals he has treated and written about in this marvellous book is infectious. Andrew's unique voice immediately draws you in and forces you to keep turning those pages. Oh and I just loved, loved, loved the humour-dry and subtle. Altogether a brilliant book! Andrew has the gift of painting a picture with words and what a fascinating picture it is. His narrative pulls you into another world. His world. The world of a vet who gives blood, sweat and tears (literally) to help the animals under his care in any which way he can. Captivating, poignant and funny (I love Mr T! Actually I love all the animals). There's also a good dollop of heartbreak (those poor dogs with parvovirus) as well as outrage at the inhumane behaviour of some of the humans. And for those of you who want to follow in Andrew's footsteps, this book will educate and inform-and, without a shadow of a doubt, with an inspiring role model to help you on your way.'
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| ISBN 13 | 9781838433826 |
| ISBN 10 | 1838433821 |
| Title | It Did Happen To This Vet |
| Author | Andrew Bartholomew |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Astoria Publishing Ltd |
| Year published | 2021-09-20 |
| Number of pages | 275 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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