With the imminent arrival of her third child, veterinary surgeon,
Gillian Hick, decides to abandon the perils of mixed animal
practice, in a favour of setting up a small animal practice from
home. When neighbouring farmer, John Armstrong, drops in for a cup
of tea and stays to build the new veterinary clinic, the dream
becomes a reality. As the practice begins to take on a life of its
own, the practicalities of running a twenty-four/seven on call
business, with the help of her husband and her three exuberantly,
enthusiastic pre-school children begins to take its toll. From
hatching goslings on a moonlit night, to late night calls to
celebrity donkeys; from delivering new-borns, to assisting in the
final farewells of much-loved patients, the circle of life
continues as Gillian struggles to hang on to, not only her sense of
humour, but also the last remaining threads of her sanity!
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Mon, 23 Jul 2018 | Review
by: Tanya K.
Rating: 3.5 stars
From the author of Vet on the Loose and Vet Among the Pigeons comes Vet on a Mission. This book contains some of the experiences experienced by Vetrinarian Gillian Hick while starting her own small vet clinic in what is essentially her backyard - along with raising 3 small children (with the help of her husband). The stories are a mix of entertaining, realistic and sad. The writing is not as good as the James Herriot vet stories (it's a little stiff, too much tell and not enough show). However, the book still makes for entertaining reading and fans of James Herriot or vet memoirs would enjoy the book.
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