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Never Work with Animals
- Narrated by: Robin Laing
- Length: 11 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
Imagine going from neurologist to dermatologist, orthopaedic surgeon to obstetrician, assassin to saviour – all in one day. Welcome to the extraordinary world of veterinary medicine…
In Never Work with Animals, vet Gareth Steel shares the moments of humour, horror and heroism across his 20-year career caring for creatures great and small, from bulls to stick insects.
Thought-provoking, heartwarming and often laugh-out-loud funny, this unforgettable memoir reveals what life is really like for our vets.
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‘A great book by an incredible guy’ – Bear Grylls
‘Packed with self-deprecating and darkly comic anecdotes… but there’s plenty of warmth, too.’ – The Sunday Times
‘In this fascinating and humorous memoir, Gareth reveals the unfiltered truth of life as a vet and the desperate lengths we go to for the love of animals.’ – Sunday Express
‘Gareth Steels shows the challenging reality of his day-to-day life in this informative and entertaining account of his career.’ – Daily Mirror
‘This gritty yet tender-hearted book is essential reading for anyone thinking of training as [a vet]. It will leave you with renewed respect for Britain’s vets and the difficult, emotionally draining work they carry out.’ – Daily Mail
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- Mrs M L Smith
- 26-01-23
Loved this book!
As a huge animal lover and an admirer of vets i thoroughly enjoyed this book. Full of humour but also compassion.
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- G. Patterson
- 29-12-22
I had to skip two chapters
I loved the accounts of the individual animals and their treatments. I had to give the book only four stars though because I’m not interested in the political matters which were described at great length. I also objected to the author’s atheism being brought into it. Take out the religion and politics and it’s a great book!
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- Anonymous User
- 15-06-23
Thoroughly enjoyable book
Enjoyed it all from vet anecdotes to philosophical musings. Well narrated and made me laugh out loud in places!
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- B Weston
- 26-11-22
Fantastic
I was gutted when it finished and could happily listen all day long. Really engaging and informative and great narrator
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- Dr. N. WOODRUFF
- 30-09-22
An eye opener to understand the relationship
Between our pets and animals and the vet, when the owners get in the way
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- LHC
- 30-03-22
Brilliant
I loved this book, and would highly recommend it. It's very funny and brilliantly written, and the narration is excellent.
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- Anna
- 06-04-22
Thought provoking and funny
A very good book, that moved between funny and also deep meaningful messages about the world around us. Very well read and I stayed engaged throughout.
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- Bekkie
- 07-05-22
Very Insightful
this is a great book, getting behind the scenes and learning about the difficulties, as well as the joys, of this profession had made me admire vets even more.
Bring a midwife myself, I am all too familiar if the difficulties faced by medical professionals, yet vets have the added pressure off finances and not having as much support staff.
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- Michelle Mcelrue
- 06-02-24
EXCELLENT!!
excellent truthful story sad, funny and blunt brilliant listen really enjoyed this made laugh and cry and wince in some parts
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- C Williams
- 24-02-22
Excellent entertaining insight into life as a vet
Entertaining, well written tales of life in modern vet practice, highlighting the highs & lows for pets, vets & owners. As a vet I recognised many of the situations described, the heart warming successes against the odds, the tragic battles lost. The author discusses many of the hot topics of farming, pet ownership & veterinary medicine, all illustrated with passionate care.
Recommended for anyone with an interest in animals & a must for anyone considering working in the veterinary field to highlight the joys & challenges on the veterinary front line.
Brilliantly read as well. I very much enjoyed it
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