The Travelling Vet: From pets to pandas, my life in animals

Paperback Published on: 05/08/2019
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Synopsis

Jonathan Cranston is no ordinary vet. In addition to his day job in the Gloucestershire countryside treating cows, dogs, pigs and cats, he's also worked with an astonishing range of species around the world, including crocodiles, rhinos and pandas. In this charming collection he introduces us to some of his favourite patients, ranging from beloved family pets through to magnificent creatures of the wild.

Whether microchipping armadillos, anaesthetising giraffes or birthing a calf, Jonathan's love for his work and the entire animal kingdom is infectious. From the preposterous (castrating a sugar glider) to the poignant (encountering victims of rhino poaching), the stories in The Travelling Vet will delight and enthral every animal lover.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Allen & Unwin
  • ISBN: 9781760633202
  • Number of pages: 336
  • Dimensions: 198 x 130 x 27 mm
  • Languages: English

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The Travelling Vet
The Bill Bryson of the veterinary world
What a treasure of a book! I approached this with some trepidation, i’m An animal lover and anything remotely traumatic involving animals generally upsets ... READ MORE
Gail Owen
The Travelling Vet
Very good
I wouldn't describe my self as an animal lover but I do enjoy playing/hanging out with them. This book was very good and would definetly recommend this t... READ MORE
Suvi Yin
The Travelling Vet
Everyday Vet
This book will certainly be a big hit with all animal lovers of all nations. It will delight and amuse them and also teach them a great deal not only about... READ MORE
weather
The Travelling Vet
Good
Loved it. It was amazing reading through the book and seeing all the fantastic animals that the vet managed to see and treat. It was a really nice book and... READ MORE
Lewis Willard
The Travelling Vet
Something for everyone
I’m not a non fiction reader, generally I consider it a ‘boring’ genre however I was more than pleasantly surprised by The Travelling Vet. It’s well writin... READ MORE
Sarah Goldthorpe
The Travelling Vet
Amazing
Lovely book, as someone who is interested in animals and there well-being this was a must read, the cover and the spine of the book was well made and a lov... READ MORE
Taylor Redshaw
The Travelling Vet
Gorgeous book especially for an animal lover
This is a beautiful book. Before I even get onto the content of writing - the design is exceptional! I love the fact that each chapter has a pretty illustr... READ MORE
Tammy Tudor
The Travelling Vet
Witty and stimulating
I really enjoyed 'The Travelling Vet' as a book which was informative, and witty. It was written in such a way that the anecdotes of each animal were relat... READ MORE
Clara Price
The Travelling Vet
Informative
This is a very insightful book written quite candidly by Jonathan Cranston. The author admits to his lack of knowledge when confronted by certain species ... READ MORE
Kathryn Coules
The Travelling Vet
Fascinating read-loved it
This is a really readable, fascinating book about life as a vet, both in this country and abroad. I don't usually read much nonfiction, even less books abo... READ MORE
Caroline Tiller
The Travelling Vet
Since he was SIX
You could have a nice little drinking or chocolate scoffing game in the early chapters of this book having one of your chosen "treats" every time the autho... READ MORE
Marjorie Odonnell
The Travelling Vet
Brilliant book
What a fascinating book! I could read these heartwarming stories about wild, domestic and farm animals all day long. The tales were humorous and engaging, ... READ MORE
Haf Davies
The Travelling Vet
A good book
A good book, that I enjoyed reading.. the book is well wrote, very descriptive and easy to follow. The story is Entriguing and keeps you turning the pages.... READ MORE
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The Travelling Vet
Amazing!
Having read this book I now want to become a vet and travel the world fixing animals! This book also makes you want to donate your life savings to all the ... READ MORE
Hazel Tyson