Author: Lorna Clark
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781789180916
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 128

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From a young age many children express an interest in becoming a vet. However, the classic representation of the profession no longer fits with the realities of a modern veterinary career. Children in the 8-12 age group are encouraged to think about career options through dedicated syllabus programmes, but there is no veterinary career book for this age group.To Vet School and Beyond is written in an easy-to-read format, enabling the book to be a point of reference. Bold and interactive, with plenty of illustrations and sub-sections, the book is a fresh and modern perspective on the veterinary career.For children who are curious about the veterinary world. This fun and approachable book introduces, through profiles of real vets, the different sectors beyond the familiar companion animal veterinary practice in which veterinarians can work, such as research, fish veterinary, zoo medicine and charity work. It also provides some guidance in how to study to get into veterinary school.

Author: Loretta Gage, D.V.M.
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780312928773
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 295

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When Loretta Gage entered her first year of training at Colorado State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, all the odds were against her. In addition to the tremendous pressures that her fellow classmates faced - brutally long hours, a rigorous load of lecture and laboratory classes, and the knowledge that many of them would not graduate - Gage brought with her the enormous emotional and financial challenges of a working-class upbringing. If Wishes Were Horses is the triumphant story of her struggle against hard work and self-doubt to become a practicing veterinarian. This memorable and heartwarming book envelops readers from the very first page, transporting them to a world filled with curmudgeonly professors, classroom disasters, and academic break-throughs, as well as many joyful and inspiring episodes involving the wounded and sick animals that come into the students' lives as they learn their trade. In addition to tales from the classroom, emergency room, and hospital barn where the students made daily rounds, Gage shares her battles with the moral and ethical implications of her work. The rich and gripping story of her struggle to fulfill a lifelong dream illuminates the triumph of the human spirit as much as the fascinating, often heartrending world of veterinary medicine.

Author: Neil Paton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781910455081
Category : Veterinarians
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The publication of the James Herriot books led to an upsurge in interest in the veterinary profession among the public and inspired many to study veterinary medicine. However, the veterinary profession has changed markedly since those Herriot days, with many more opportunities for people entering the veterinary field, including such as job prospects in bioscience research, government work, specialization in exotic animal medicine, animal welfare advisory work, international development work, and a whole host of other career options. The landscape of the veterinary curriculum has also broadened considerably, with topics like animal behavior, ethics, business management, client communication, veterinary public health, and clinical skills, alongside clinical veterinary medicine. Authored by a Royal Veterinary College instructor with extensive experience within the veterinary profession and with teaching new students, this book provides a thorough explanation of what prospective students can expect to study at veterinary school, and it discusses career options available to new graduates. Additionally, the book offers a useful overview of current issues in the wider veterinary profession, as well as an honest and thought-provoking discussion of what veterinary life is actually like. It will also be of benefit to qualified vets and agricultural students. [Subject: Veterinary Science, Medicine, Agriculture]

Author: Clare Tapsfield-Wright
Publisher: 5m Books Ltd
ISBN: 1912178850
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 307

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Entering the veterinary profession after leaving vet school is a challenging stage of the new vet's career. Finding the right first placement, fitting in with colleagues, adapting to the practice environment and understanding what's expected of you clinically, professionally, ethically and academically are all challenges that face the new graduate. Attrition rates and reports of dissatisfaction of new graduates are high and a matter of concern to the profession and it is recognised that extra support and guidance is needed. The New Vet's Handbook acts as a guidebook for newly qualified vets on personal and professional issues, covering employment options, interviews, mentoring, working with clients, patients and colleagues, consulting advice, dealing with euthanasia, record keeping, veterinary standards, training and CPD, career options, professional skills and avoiding pitfalls relating to social media, drugs and ethical issues. The book also covers topics specific to vets in small animal and large animal practice. Written in a supportive and lighthearted way, The New Vet's Handbook aims to provide advice based on long held experience and reduce stress at a challenging time. It will be an essential read for newly qualified vets and final year vet students. (5m Books)

Author: Douglas Whynott
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429921617
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 299

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Chuck Shaw is a vanishing breed--an old-style veterinarian with a quarter of a century of experience who runs a "mixed practice" in rural New Hampshire, treating everything from house cats to milk cows. Week after demanding week, he and his associate, horse expert Roger Osinchuk, make house calls and farm calls, and spend sleepless nights on call, to see to the well-being of patients whose only common denominator is an inability to speak. But the practice is booming, and Chuck decides to take on a third associate, Erika Bruner, fresh out of veterinary school. Whynott follows these three practitioners into the world of contemporary veterinary medicine, as a witness to memorable encounters and daily dilemmas. He watches as they play gynecologist to cows and horses, obstetrician to calves and colts, podiatrist to creatures whose feet are life and death to them. He captures the struggle to learn a difficult craft on the job, describes the confluence of skill and intuition that is the essence of diagnosis, and depicts the ongoing effort to balance the needs and desires of animals and owners without compromising his creed. A Country Practice is a vivid portrait of the rapidly changing face of an ancient profession.

Author: Sarah Michaels
Publisher: Ridiculously Simple Books
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 78

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�� A Hair-raising Adventure into the World of Animal Medicine!" �� Calling all animal-loving kids with dreams of becoming the next Dr. Doolittle! Grab your imaginary stethoscope and prepare to embark on a laugh-out-loud journey through the wacky world of veterinary medicine. In this book, you'll learn everything you need to know about pursuing a career as a veterinarian, all while having a howling good time! This pawsome book is jam-packed with entertaining stories, side-splitting humor, and advice from top veterinarians who've been there, done that, and got the fur-covered lab coat. The journey through veterinary school and beyond has never been this fun! What's inside this tail-wagging tome? �� Discover the ins and outs of veterinary school, from the hilarious hurdles of a demanding course load to the wild adventures of clinical rotations. �� Explore the wide world of veterinary career paths, from academia and research to leadership roles in animal organizations. �� Uncover the secret sauce to building strong relationships with both your furry patients and their human companions. �� Gain insider tips and advice from diverse veterinarians who share their lessons learned, career highlights, and encouragement for aspiring animal docs. This is the purrfect book for children ages 9 to 12 who dream of caring for animals professionally. With a reading level perfect for fifth graders, this book will inspire, educate, and entertain young readers as they navigate the fantastic and furry journey of becoming a veterinarian. Don't miss out on this rollercoaster ride of veterinary escapades, guaranteed to keep you giggling and learning at the same time. Unleash your inner veterinarian and dive into this book today! ��

Author: Sonja A. Olson
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000540162
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 192

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A Call to Life aims to help veterinary caregivers increase self-efficacy, decrease unnecessary suffering, and increase sustainability in their mission to support animal health around the world. The veterinary profession is powered by dedicated, bright, and selfless individuals. Unfortunately, the long-standing and dysfunctional culture in classrooms and practices around the world expects veterinary caregivers to be ready to sacrifice everything – their time, their health, their personal lives – in the name of being deemed qualified and ‘worthy.’ Integrating real-life stories from a range of veterinary caregivers with evidence-based theory, practical activities, discussion and reflection points, and insights drawn from the author’s own experiences, the book empowers veterinarians by showing that they have the ability and the control to choose a healthier way forward for themselves and for their profession. It describes how to: Normalize the conversation around mental and emotional health challenges in caregiving environments Discuss and collaboratively create systemic solutions that promote healthier ‘ecosystems’ for vets to work within Develop the skills of reframing, mindfulness, and self-care strategy implementation supporting holistic veterinary well-being Collectively choose to shift the framework of professional conversations towards psychological safety, optimism, and purpose-driven experiences. Creating Wellbeing and Building Resilience in the Veterinary Profession: A Call to Life uniquely combines shared experiences (personal stories) with academic research into the contributing factors of compassion fatigue and how to counter these. Normalizing the conversation in the profession, it provides a wide array of possible solutions to build resilience and to shape a culture of collaboration and support where caregivers can flourish.

Author: Susanna Lee
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN: 9781705361788
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 120

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The Most Up-to-Date, Comprehensive and Fun Guide to Becoming a Vet - Over 100 pages This fact-pact and enlightening book covers everything kids need to know about becoming a vet. It also gives a realistic view of what daily life is like as a vet - the challenges and triumphs. My name is Susanna Lee and recently my daughter Monica, who has a passion for animals, asked me to help her find information on becoming a vet. Surprisingly, I couldn't find a book that contains up-to-date information and gives a real insight into what it takes to become a vet. Most importantly, I wanted my daughter to be able to decide for herself if veterinary medicine was truly the career for her based on getting the most rounded picture possible - the good, the bad and everything in between. So being a journalist and writer for over 20 years, I took up the challenge to create that missing book! In How to Become a Veterinarian, I share the latest practical information available, but also offer a human perspective on life as a vet and what it's really like to work towards that goal. This book covers: ✅ A History Of Veterinary Practice ✅ The Different Types of Vets ✅ Training to be a Vet ✅ Qualifications You Will Need ✅ What Veterinary Students Are Taught ✅ Life as a vet ✅ Is Veterinary Medicine the Right Career for You? ✅ The Hardest Parts of Being a Vet ✅ The Best Parts of Being a Vet ✅ What You Can Start Doing NOW ✅ Veterinary Assistants ✅ Veterinary Technicians ✅ Myths and Fun Facts About Veterinary Medicine ✅ Pioneering Veterinarians ✅ Best Colleges for Veterinary Medicine Scroll up and hit 'Add to Cart' now to secure your copy

Author: Craig Stephen
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1000285464
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 325

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CHOICE Recommended title 2022 This timely book reframes the historic narrative of people, animals, and nature as risks to each other, to one where we think about health as a shared capacity. This new narrative promotes the positive contributions made to health across species and generations and addresses growing calls to shift from a reactive to proactive approach in One Health. Editor Craig Stephen takes the reader on a tour of the situations wherein we can all, regardless of our job description, work across species, sectors, and generations to motivate action. Perspectives and methods from a variety of fields and experts are shared and adapted to promote collaborative understanding of and action on determinants of health at the animal-society interface. Case studies demonstrate that the principles and practices presented are feasible, empowering people to make choices that concurrently benefit the health of animals, societies, and ecosystems. The first book to adapt and explain health promotion, harm reduction, and health equity issues in a One Health context, and in terms of animal health, this is necessary reading for students of and practitioners working in planetary health, conservation, ecohealth, public health, health promotion, veterinary medicine, and animal welfare.

Author: Dr. Doug Mader
Publisher: Apollo Publishers
ISBN: 1954641052
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 334

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From renowned veterinarian Dr. Doug Mader comes a stirring account of his fight to protect his animal patients and human staff amid the dangerous realities of inner-city life and the Los Angeles riots—and a celebration of the remarkable human-animal bond. The life of a veterinarian is challenging: keeping up with advances in medical care, making difficult decisions about people’s beloved companions, and, in Dr. Doug Mader’s case, navigating the social unrest in Los Angeles in the early 1990s. As one of the few exotic animal experts in California, he was just as likely to be treating a lion as a house cat. The Vet at Noah's Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital follows Dr. Mader and his staff over the course of a year at Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital, an inner-city LA area veterinary hospital where Dr. Mader treats not only dogs and cats, but also emus, skunks, snakes, foxes, monkeys, and a host of other exotic animals. This real life drama is set against the backdrop of the trial of four police officers in the Rodney King case, as well as the violent aftermath following their acquittal. This is a book about survival, both of the pets that Dr. Mader and his staff try to save on a daily basis, as well as the staff themselves. Living in the harsh reality of the city, surrounded by gangs, drugs, violence, traffic, smog, and deadly riots, they must overcome and rise above, for their own survival and that of the animals who need them. This awe-inspiring account is told through Dr. Mader's riveting storytelling—as Carl Hiaasen writes, "Doug is fearless and dedicated," and "a damn good storyteller."