Never Work with Animals
- Author Gareth Steel
- Narrator Robin Laing
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 3 February 2022
- Run Time 11 hours and 47 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Animal life stories, Animals and society, Autobiography: science, technology and medicine, Cats as pets, Dogs as pets, Horses and ponies: general interest, Medical profession, Memoirs, Veterinary medicine: general, Veterinary medicine: large animals, Veterinary medicine: small animals, Zoology and animal sciences.
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What to expect
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.
Critics Review
‘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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