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The Accidental Veterinarian: Tales from a Pet Practice
The Accidental Veterinarian: Tales from a Pet Practice
The Accidental Veterinarian: Tales from a Pet Practice
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The Accidental Veterinarian: Tales from a Pet Practice

By Philipp Schott

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“For all animal lovers ... Few books ... approach the combination of fine writing, radical honesty, and endless optimism found [in these] veterinary tales.” (Booklist, starred review)

With insight and humor, Dr. Philipp Schott shares tales from the unlikely path he took into his career as a veterinarian and anecdotes from his successful small-animal clinic. Dr. Schott brings to his writing the benefit of many years of expertise. Wisdom he imparts on readers includes the best way to give your cat a pill, how to prevent your very handy dog from opening a fridge, and how to handle your fish when it has half-swallowed another.

Through these and other experiences, Dr. Schott also learned that veterinary medicine is as much, if not more, about the people as it is the animals. And he will have you laughing and crying as you embark on this journey of discovery with him.

“Filled with heartwarming stories any animal lover will enjoy. It’s informative and entertaining, much like our pets themselves!” ― eresa Rhyne, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Dog Lived (and So Will I)

“Who amongst us animal lovers hasn’t fantasized being a vet? Well, read Philipp Schott’s highly entertaining and informative book and learn exactly what you’d be in for―all the poignancy, hilarity, and plain hard work. You may decide to keep your day job, but you’ll be a much better animal companion for having picked up the many insider tips Schott imparts.” ―Barbara Gowdy, award-winning author of The White Bone and Helpless

LanguageEnglish
PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
Release dateApr 23, 2019
ISBN9781773053417
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  • 3/5
    Not James Herriot but still interestingMr. Schott is not James Herriot but then he isn't trying to be. Mr. Schott's book is a series of short – 1 to 2 pages – essays about his life and his veterinary practice in Manitoba. His story begins with the engaging story of how he accidentally became a vet, which rang a bell for me because I similarly chose my profession by accident.The essays themselves are not especially engaging, although they are informative, science-based, and occasionally quite moving. I think that the book is a collection of collected and edited blog posts. This is a very fast read and, if you can find it in a library, quite nice. I don't think it is worth buying though.I received a review copy of "The Accidental Veterinarian: Tales from a Pet Practice" by Philipp Schott from ECW Press through LibraryThing.com.
  • 4/5
    The author is a veterinarian in Manitoba, and this is a memoir of how he became a vet, as well as anecdotes of his practice, including not only the pets/animals he sees, but also the people and behind the scenes, as well. It was originally written as a series of blog posts (or most of the stories, anyway). I found this really interesting; in addition to the animal stories, he discusses things like costs, diseases, etc. He gives tips on dealing with your vet, as well as dealing with your pet (i.e. giving a pill to your cat!). He also talks about the people he sees. Because it’s written in short “essays”, it moves from one topic to the next quickly, but that didn’t really bother me. I really enjoyed this!
  • 5/5
    This is a delightful book. I was probably expecting something like the James Herriot books, set in Canada, but in many ways, this was a more complete look at a veterinarian’s practice than the Herriot books. This book was educational, amusing and made me think about what’s involved in taking care of animals. I may have learned more about some subjects than I wanted but I’m glad I did. Philipp Scott is an excellent writer and I hope he goes on to write more books.
  • 5/5
    A truly delightful book! Though a little more practical and lacking some of the heart-warming human characters, this book feels a bit like a modern version of James Herriot's much-loved books. The added bonus is that for people with pets, primarily a dog or a cat, there is much useful information about signs and symptoms that one might see in their pets and possible causes along with guidance about when not to worry and when to panic. And though that might seem clinical and dry reading, Dr. Schott manages to communicate these things by using delightful anecdotes about his own experiences over the years. Pet owners might become even better pet owners (and better clients for their own veterinarians) by reading this book! Being a dog-parent and having my own multiple vet interactions over the years, I could relate to so many of the stories Dr. Schott told in this book-- so many memories came back of dogs I have loved over the years. I finished this book with an incredible urge to send a thank-you note to my vet and his wonderful clinic staff. I think most decent pet-owners would feel the same way.
  • 4/5
    This is a fun book, filled with interesting animal care facts and amusing stories about pets, written by a Canadian veterinarian. The author, Dr. Philipp Schott, has an easy conversational writing style, and a satirical sense of humor. Through a series of essays and short stories he talks about how he became a vet and describes his professional life in a busy veterinary practice. This is a pleasant, easy read that is both funny and informative. New pet owners might find the pet care tips especially helpful, but the stories are fun reading for anyone. [An electronic copy of this book was given to me in exchange for my honest review.]