Tales of a Pet Vet: Stories from the Clinic and House Calls [Paperback]

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 Vetwill resonate deeply with pet lovers everywhere.Dr. Dawn Filosgrew up in New Jersey in a family of eccentric animal lovers, preparing her for a lifelong career spent with like-minded pet people. She was a veterinarian in Pennsylvania for over thirty years. After retiring, she realized a decades-long dream to add “pet portraitist” to her list of talents; she also blogs at www.drdawnthepetvet.com. She now splits her time between Scottsdale, Arizona, and East Hampton, New York, where she pursues her art and enjoys outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, and spending time at the beach.“The author is a gifted storyteller and this collection will certainly entertain and engage readers.”—Readers’ Favorite“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 l3'