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Jonathan Cranston is no ordinary vet. In addition to his day job in the Gloucestershire countryside treating cows, dogs, pigs and cats, he's also worked with an astonishing range of species around the world, including crocodiles, rhinos and pandas. In this charming collection he introduces us to some of his favourite patients, ranging from beloved family pets through to magnificent creatures of the wild.
Whether microchipping armadillos, anaesthetising giraffes or birthing a calf, Jonathan's love for his work and the entire animal kingdom is infectious. From the preposterous (castrating a sugar glider) to the poignant (encountering victims of rhino poaching), the stories in The Travelling Vet will delight and enthral every animal lover. New & Used
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What Reviewers Are Saying
I should say straight out that I am a bit of vocabulary geek so my favourite part of this book was that the fact section after each animal story included the collective noun for the creature involved. Manna from heaven for me - who knew a group of giant pandas was an embarrassment!
Anyhow wordy geekiness aside, this is an entertaining book with each of the 20 chapters containing an anecdote about a member of the animal kingdom that the author has treated (or moved around).
Jonathan is no ordinary vet so this is isn't a tale of cute kitties and daft dogs. Oh no, we have animals ranging from the Armadillo to the Zebra and locations from darkest Devon to deepest Africa.
The stories are amusing, moving and varied and his love of our fellow creatures shines through.
A good smattering of photos helps bring his tales to life and some of the conservation facts are sobering.
A great read - if only to be dazzled by the collective noun for zebras!
Anyhow wordy geekiness aside, this is an entertaining
Jonathan is no ordinary vet so this is isn't a tale of cute kitties and daft dogs. Oh no, we have animals ranging from the Armadillo to the Zebra and locations from darkest Devon to deepest Africa.
The stories are amusing, moving and varied and his love of our fellow creatures shines through.
A good smattering of photos helps bring his tales to life and some of the conservation
A great read - if only to be dazzled by the collective noun for zebras!
Animal lovers and conservationists will find this book a fascinating read . . . this book is full of witty, hilarious and sometimes poignant anecdotes. [...] Jonathan's passion for his career and his beloved animals shines out from every chapter: so much so, that it begs the obvious questions: when will The Travelling Vet be seen on our TV or cinema screens? * The Lady * ...a fascinating read . . . full of witty, hilarious and sometimes poignant anecdotes. The prose is self-assured and entertaining, and with a variety of creatures ranging from armadillos to wildebeest to ferrets and pigs, there is bound to be something of interest to every reader . . . Jonathan's passion for his career and his beloved animals shines out from every chapter * The Lady *