“The author is a gifted storyteller and this collection will certainly entertain and engage readers.” —Readers’ Favorite
Tales of a Pet Vet
Stories from the Clinic and House Calls
Description
In stories tailor-made for pet lovers, a seasoned veterinarian shares her good, bad, and messy days on the job—and highlights the undeniable magic of the human-animal bond.
Dr. Dawn Filos has always had a passion for animals—and with a lot of hard work and perseverance, she turned that passion into a career. Here, with emotional honesty, Dr. Dawn shares her colorful, memorable journey from nervous novice to seasoned, self-assured doctor. This modern-day James Herriot ultimately finds her niche as a house-call vet, where she creates a way to practice on her own terms with the privilege of unique, intimate access into the homes and lives of her beloved patients and their human families.
Sometimes heartwarming, sometimes sad, and often hilarious, Tales of a Pet Vet will resonate deeply with pet lovers everywhere.
Reviews
“Tales of a Pet Vet is a hilarious collection of stories about working with animals and their humans. Dr. Dawn has a gift for seeing the humor in any situation, and I found myself nodding along at her descriptions of veterinary house-call practice. An enjoyable read!” —Karen Fine, DVM, New York Times best-selling author of The Other Family Doctor: A Veterinarian Explores What Animals Can Teach Us About Love, Life, and Mortality
“Dr. Filos paints vivid pictures of pet parents and the many life lessons that they and their ‘fur babies’ can teach us.” —Melinda G. McCall, DVM, author of Driving Home Naked: And Other Misadventures of a Country Veterinarian
“Dr. Dawn educates readers on what it means to be a real vet with real stories of pets of all sizes and species. Her entertaining stories will connect with pet lovers and all those who like a good book and a fun read.” —Steve Silbiger, author of The Ten-Day MBA
