The Secret Life of a Vet: A heartwarming glimpse into the real world of veterinary from TV vet Rory Cowlam
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Honest and heart-warming account of the highs and lows of life as a vet, by lovable TV star Rory Cowlam.
Rory Cowlam, otherwise known as Rory the Vet, has had a passion for animals for as long as he can remember. As a young boy, growing up in the countryside, he fell in love with the creatures that could be found both at home and in the neighbouring farms and fields. There was never any doubt in his mind as to what he wanted to do when he grew up.
Now Rory’s dreams of becoming a vet are a reality. He works in a busy London practice where his honest and emotional relationships with the animals and their owners have made him the relatable and approachable face of veterinary work. But, as Rory describes here with a mixture of his trademark openness and humour, what he couldn’t have known as a small boy with his heart set on becoming the next James Herriot, was what becoming a vet really entails.
In an era when doctors and nurses are talking more openly about the realities of saving human lives, Rory shows what a vital service vets offer in caring for the animals that often form the very heart of the household. He describes the demanding experience of veterinary school, and offers a very human take on what it’s like to treat animals, and the little talked about mental health implications that this pressured life or death industry holds.
This is a frank and heart-warming account of chasing a childhood dream and learning to love the reality.
ASIN : B0868DF58X
Publisher : Coronet
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : August 20, 2020
Language : English
File size : 2.3 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 201 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1529327823
Page Flip : Enabled
Best Sellers Rank: #573,541 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #59 in Small Animal Veterinary Medicine (Kindle Store) #892 in Television Performer Biographies
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Michael Flemming –
gives a really well researched point of the field but it doesn’t superficiality end there
thi has been really important to me. My family called it a phase.Ive come up with cool biomedical but veterinry solutions and am learning tghe physical constraints of each animal. manufacturing and feasibility are ulimate checks on a project. But this is my passion and i woud appreciate guidance . i hope you will see this. im animal obsessed
Ashley –
Refreshingly Honest
It is rare to find a book about the veterinary world that also appeals to the general public. The stories are hilarious and (in some case unfortunately) an accurate representation of the range of cases seen by vets on a daily basis. It discusses mental health and the importance of compassion in a way that is so often ignored. A great book for pet owners to understand a little deeper into the life of their vet, but also for all workers in the veterinary field to realise that they are not alone. Eagerly waiting for the next book!
Deborah Edington –
Great book and ideal present. For my daughter who I slid a student vet. She really loved it. Recommended.
N. Ales –
I loved the book!! It had me in both stitches and in tears (more the former than the latter!) and I also learnt lots. I found the writing style engaging, captivating and easy to read. It was the perfect book to chill out with. Rory, do please write more, you know, between vidivet and your vet practice and dog walks and ⦠life?! ðð I grew up on James Herriot and the saddle club among other usual suspects. I love a good vet book!!
David Tipper –
My wife thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and would reccomend it to others!
karen pengilley –
What a breath of fresh air! This book is written in a way that’s open and engaging; Rory’s warmth and absolute love for animals and his profession bursts from every page. The insight he gives into the working life of a vet had me laughing with him and also understanding the despair he has at times experienced and witnessed in others. Rory tackles some difficult mental health issues with honesty and in doing so will hopefully raise awareness generally. Any aspiring vet would surely benefit from reading this book as would many others. I picked it up intending to have a quick skim through and read properly at a later date but couldn’t put it down and finally finished it in the early hours of the morning.
Adrian –
I chose this book purely because Rory was talking about the book to Tv’s Lorraine Kelly. At first all I knew about him was that He was a vet on my daughters favourIte Tv programmeI recommend this book as at first I thought I will give the booka chance and to see how much it told me about the life of a vet.I started the book and I just couldn’t put it down. I feel I have learnt things that I would never of known about it I hadn’t read the book.Such an enjoyable read .