Just Practising: Early Days as a Country Vet - Couverture souple

Grant, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0671029525 ISBN 13 : 9780671029524

Editeur : Pocket Books, 2000

Synopsis

This text offers a glimpse into the early years of David Grant's vet career. He would put his sprinting and hurdling skills to the test when he needed to make a quick exit from the pen of a hostile quadruped and learn to dodge flying hooves, but his life as a vet was not just about pain and poop.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

David Grant is now a well-loved face and an expert vet, but this was not always the case. David brings to life the challenges and indignities of being the new vet on the block in a Kent country practice in the 60s. A keen athlete, David would put his sprinting and hurdling skills to the test when he needed to make a quick exit from the pen of a hostile quadruped and after many bitter experiences learnt to dodge flying hooves - but not before being hurled into piles of manure. However, the rewards of delivering sheep and calves during difficult labours, of learning to diagnose illnesses with confidence and of gaining the trust of the local community all spurred him on to learn more and persevere in his chosen vocation. And then there were the more human compensations of large pots of steaming tea and warm scones at farmhouse tables, a smooth pint and roaring fire at unspoilt country pubs, and the good luck to find lodgings in a house full of pretty student teachers....

Biographie de l'auteur

David Grant worked on a farm practice when he first qualified, and then at the RSPCA Harmsworth hospital as a junior vet. After a year in Colombia he became a vet in Chelsea. He is currently director of the RSPCA Harmsworth hospital, the venue for the hit TV programme ANIMAL HOSPITAL.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pocket Books
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0671029525
• ISBN 13: 9780671029524
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible