Vet On A Mission

Gillian Hick, a veterinary surgeon, abandons mixed animal practice to set up a small animal practice from home. With the help of her husband and children, the practice takes on a life of its own, but running a twenty-four/seven on-call business takes its toll. Gillian struggles to hang on to her sense of humor and sanity while delivering new-borns, assisting in farewells, and hatching goslings on a moonlit night.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 272 pages
\n Publication date: 16 July 2018
\n Publisher: O'Brien Press Ltd
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Veterinary surgeon Gillian Hick embarks on a transformative journey as she prepares to welcome her third child. Determined to escape the risks associated with mixed animal practice, she opts for a more serene and personalized approach by setting up a small animal practice from the comfort of her home. The realization of her dream takes shape when neighboring farmer John Armstrong drops by for a cup of tea and extends his support by helping build the new veterinary clinic. As the practice begins to flourish, Gillian navigates the challenges of running a twenty-four-seven on-call business, alongside the unwavering support of her husband and her three lively pre-school children. From the delicate task of hatching goslings under a moonlit sky to responding to urgent calls for celebrity donkeys, Gillian witnesses the full spectrum of life and death. From delivering precious newborns to providing solace during the final farewells of beloved patients, she immerses herself in the intricate tapestry of the veterinary world. However, the relentless demands of her profession begin to take a toll on her, testing her resilience and sanity. Through it all, Gillian cherishes her sense of humor and clings tightly to the remnants of her sanity, determined to navigate the complexities of her profession with unwavering passion and dedication.

\n Weight: 224g\n
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781788490269\n \n