Millions of us own animals and depend on vets to provide care. This book explains what they do.
Man's relationship with animals is varied and complex – a diversity that is reflected in the scope of work undertaken by a veterinary surgeon. To become one requires a great deal of training – vets often spend eight years studying before leaving university – but for many, working with animals for a living is a dream career.
Quicklook@Vets provides a fascinating insight into one of the most sought after professions, made popular by literary classics such as All Creatures Great and Small, by James Herriot. Authored by leading veterinary surgeon Bob Lehner, it looks at the work that vets do on a day-to-day basis and the cutting-edge techniques used within this complex medical discipline. All the main aspects are covered, from caring for small family pets through to lions and elephants at the zoo.
Find out what vets and veterinary nurses have to do to qualify, and get under the skin of a working practice, see what goes on and how it is organised. The book looks at what treatments are available, and looks into the future of this fast-evolving profession.
