For the Love of Animals

Stories from My Life as a Vet

By: Dr James Greenwood

Narrated by: Dr James Greenwood

Growing up in Yorkshire and with farming blood in his genes, James Greenwood always knew he would end up as a vet.

Animals have been part of James' life for as long as he can remember, from pulling lambs on a hilltop farm as a child and having stick insects crawling out of his school uniform in class, to renting a flat behind a zoo in Jersey and finding himself treating a newborn baby elephant as a newly qualified vet. Written with his trademark warmth and humour, James offers a fascinating insight into the world of veterinary medicine with tales of treating cats and dogs, horses, pigs and cows, as well as delving deep into his relationship with his beloved and much-missed, one-eyed Labrador, Oliver.

However, the path to realising his childhood ambition has not always been easy and at times he has questioned whether it truly is the best job in the world. Through all of the challenging lows and extraordinary highs, it has been the animals themselves that have spurred James on to want to continue vetting and helping him find his calling as a GP vet. Warm, poignant and full of heart, James' story is both a beautiful tribute to the role animals play in our lives and a rare glimpse into what it's really like to be a vet, and is perfect for fans of Matt Baker, The Yorkshire Shepherdess and The Supervet.©2023 Dr James Greenwood (P)2023 Orion Publishing Group Limited

Critic reviews

'A joy to read' - SARA COX

I loved this!

Wow. I just finished the book and I am so sad it is over! I laughed, I cried (underneath my covers-that ugly type of crying) and I completely understood where Dr. Greenwood was coming from concerning his love for animals. At times I felt like I was learning how to interact better with my own personal vet whom I adore and has been with me for 11 years. I feel as if I have a much better understanding of her and her job. Thank you Dr. Greenwood for being so open and honest. Again-more ugly crying.
I loved hearing about Oliver. I too had a lab who was my world. So to hear about Oliver’s antics made me smile and laugh. I can tell how much Dr. Greenwood and his partner loved Oliver. The stories he tells are sweet and enjoyable.
Dr. Greenwoods voice was very enjoyable to listen to.