From the frontlines of modern medicine, this is an insider portrait of a veterinarian, his furry patients, and the blend of old-fashioned instincts and cutting-edge technology that defines pet care in the 21st century. Dr. Trout, an Englishman who is a staff surgeon at Boston's Angell Animal Medical Center, takes the reader on a vicarious journey through 24 intimate, heartrending hours in his life; his wry, companionable voice offers enlightening...

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces veterinarians to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

"In the tenth installment of the BE WHAT YOU WANT series, [this book] introduces readers to the diverse fields that work hands-on with animals of all shapes, sizes, and species. From what classes to take in school to exploring what these jobs are really like-- the fun stuff, the hard stuff, and even the gross stuff-- this book reveals the steps it takes to pursue a childhood dream. Whether animals are big or small, domestic or wild, there are many...

In this second collection by the intrepid vet, Jeff Wells has his work cut out for him when he learns that llamas do not take kindly to having their toenails trimmed, dog owners in the medical field can be a real pain, Scottish Highland cattle stick together, and fixing an overly amorous burro often needs to be prioritized. These and many other heartwarming, heartbreaking, funny and strange stories are told with Wells' trademark humor and gentle touch....

Twelve-year-old Sky, a horse whisperer like her father, must put her own troubles aside when a devastating sickness strikes the foals at the multimillion dollar horse farms where they work.