Vet on Call: My First Year as an Out-of-Hours Vet
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When his father sat him down and told him to "make something" of himself, young vet Marc Abraham decided to do it the hard way—by setting up an emergency "out of hours" clinic. If getting used to the long night shifts wasn’t bad enough, emergency cases are rarely straightforward. Whether it was dog who swallowed golf balls, or a gerbil in urgent need of a caesarean, every case had the potential for heartbreak. But animals and their owners could also be hilarious, such as the breeder who unwittingly gave his German Shepherd four testicles. Over the course of 12 tough months, the clinic began to flourish. Would Marc finally make something of himself after all? Marc Abraham writes guilelessly about his early mistakes, and the terror and joy involved in saving an animal’s life. His memoir is a heartwarming, compelling, and thoroughly entertaining look at the life of a vet on call. Review: after-hours vet practice anecdotes - I do enjoy books based on veterinarian experiences, so this was almost a slam-dunk. The author describes the trials and tribulations associated with starting up an after-hours veterinarian practice in Brighton, England. Well written, humorous at times and tear-jerking at others, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Reminiscent of the 'All Creatures' series, this book was is full of British terms that may be puzzling to Americans, but all-in-all, I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys animal stories. Review: Enjoyable reading - This book is easy reading, with some laughter and sadness. Anyone interested in how a vet's life might be would find this enjoyable.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 280 Reviews |
B**R
after-hours vet practice anecdotes
I do enjoy books based on veterinarian experiences, so this was almost a slam-dunk. The author describes the trials and tribulations associated with starting up an after-hours veterinarian practice in Brighton, England. Well written, humorous at times and tear-jerking at others, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Reminiscent of the 'All Creatures' series, this book was is full of British terms that may be puzzling to Americans, but all-in-all, I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys animal stories.
E**M
Enjoyable reading
This book is easy reading, with some laughter and sadness. Anyone interested in how a vet's life might be would find this enjoyable.
C**Y
Another wonderful book, you hate to have end.
Good writing and wonderful animals and people in this book. This is a book that draws you in, but you can read a chapter, come back later and pick it up and be at home once more in the pages.
G**E
Fun to read.
Better than a lot of other vet books. Has self-effacing humor. Very hilarious at times. Hope he writes another book sion.
V**Y
Light Reading
Easy to read but not much detail on some of the cases. Most animal lovers would probably feel a little let down on the depth of the stories.
N**D
Very enjoyable
I enjoyed this book so much; I love to learn and laugh at the same time! I would be surprised if any animal lovers didn't enjoy it.
A**R
Very enjoyable.
Humorous and touching tales about a night shift vet and his nurse. If you want an enjoyable read this book will provide it.
P**0
More! We want more!!!
Really good, but what happened to the after hours emergency service after a year? C'mon Marc, write another book...least you can do once you got us interested.
S**N
If the rest of the book is a good as the first few pages
If the rest of the book is a good as the first few pages. , it will be an excellent read. Haven't had to chance to sit down and continue reading this book. Ask me again.
G**2
Vet on Call
Thoroughly enjoyable book from Marc Abraham which I read in a couple of hours. Each chapter deals with a specific animal or theme. There were funny, sad and moving stories, all written in an interesting and captivating style. I particularly enjoyed the correspondence between Marc and his Mother - very funny and typical of many mothers I know who are trying to look out for a son who works very long and challenging hours. Well worth reading - 5*!
K**R
Great read
An enjoyable read and a caring vet. Hope there are some more books to read. Can tell how much Marc loves animals
T**A
Slow but enjoyable
I liked this book but it was slow and took me awhile to read. I do recommend it to anyone who has a love of animals.
M**Y
Marc’s experiences as a young Vet - Brilliant read
Fantastic book, thoroughly enjoyed Marc’s experience as a young vet; it was both funny, and down to earth. A fantastic read
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