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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. I Want to Go Where They Went: Stories from My Life as a Small Animal Vet. Book.

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Condition: Good. SIGNED BY AUTHOR WITH PERSONAL INSCRIPTION. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact (including dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or limited small stickers. Book may have a remainder mark or be a price cutter. Ranlett, Ann; Borchers, Brice (illustrator).…

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Not since the touching and inspiring stories of James Herriot---which caused me to want to become a veterinarian-- have I been so reminded of why I love what I do and why others love it too. As each case unfolds and each mystery is solved we learn a little more about Dr. Schmidt and what makes him tick. By the end, his compassion, humor, and humility shine through so that we not only have shared his journey but think of him as a friend." -- Dr. Marty Becker, America's Vet. Veterinary expert for "Good Morning America," and best selling author of books including "The Healing Power of Pets." "I Want to Go Where They Went" is a memoir of Dr. Schmidt's experiences from three decades as a small animal veterinarian. Within it are twelve stories of captivating cases, humorous events, and touching moments. In the style of James Herriot's beloved nonfiction, Dr. Schmidt shares the tales of his animal patients, who can't tell the stories themselves. The chapters begin with dramatic situations and quirky pet parents. Some of the chapters feature medical dramas, while others highlight the amazing individuals Dr. Schmidt encounters on his journey. The stories emphasize the special bond between pets, their owners, and the medical team that cares for them. Many offer a unique, behind-the-scenes exploration into the world of veterinary medicine. The book features pencil illustrations and photographs of some of the pets and people featured in the stories. This is a must-have for anyone who's ever welcomed an animal into their homes and hearts. A veterinarian shares three decades of captivating cases, humorous events, and touching moments that reveal the unbreakable bond between pets, their owners, and the people who heal them. A must-read for all animal lovers. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. This book is a memoir of my experiences from three decades as a small animal veterinarian. Within it are twelve stories of captivating cases, humorous events, and touching moments. In the style of James Herriot's beloved nonfiction, I share the tales of my patients, who can't tell the stories themselves.The chapters unfold with dramatic and often comical situations, and quirky pet parents. Some chapters feature medical dramas, while others highlight the amazing individuals I've encountered on my journey. All are written in the first person, from my perspective, the vet who was there for my patients through thick and thin. The stories emphasize the special bond between pets, their owners, and the people who care for them. Many offer a unique, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of veterinary medicine.The book features photographs and original illustrations of some of the actual pets and people appearing in the stories. This is a must-have for anyone who's ever welcomed an animal into their homes and hearts. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In 1969, young Army veterinarian Dr. Frank Lux arrived in Vietnam expecting to treat a few sick dogs and keep his head down. Instead, he finds himself stationed on Hill 327 outside Da Nang, one of the most active military working-dog posts in Southeast Asia. What follows is a year that will test his skill, his courage, and his heart in ways he never imagined. Surrounded by the chaos of war, Frank discovers that his patients are no ordinary animals. The German Shepherds who stand watch with Marines-and the handlers who rely on them-form bonds forged in danger and absolute trust. These dogs detect ambushes before they happen, save lives in the jungle, and ask for nothing more than a kind word and a steady hand. It falls to Frank to keep them alive. Day after day, the young veterinarian finds himself navigating booby-trapped trails, chaotic MedCap missions, and the endless stream of wounded dogs and exhausted handlers who appear at his hooch door at all hours of the night. Alongside a cast of unforgettable characters Frank learns that expertise alone isn't enough. What matters is connection, Compassion. And the quiet courage to show up when others need you. Yet the deepest lessons come from the dogs themselves: Kaiser, Sam, Benny, Finn, Satan, and the many four-legged warriors who serve with unquestioning loyalty. Through their eyes, Frank witnesses a kind of devotion untouched by politics or fear-love expressed in vigilance, bravery, and the simple willingness to walk into danger because a human companion walks beside them. Both harrowing and heartfelt, The Dog's the Job is a story of service, sacrifice, humor in hardship, and the unbreakable bond between soldiers and their animals. Drawing from real history and the lived experiences of military veterinarians, this book illuminates a little-known corner of the Vietnam War and honors the dogs-and the people-who gave everything in a place far from home. In the end, Frank Lux arrives in Vietnam as a young veterinarian. He leaves with a deeper understanding of what it truly means to serve. Because in war, as on Hill 327, the dog's the job-and the job is everything. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. "Not since the touching and inspiring stories of James Herriot---which caused me to want to become a veterinarian-- have I been so reminded of why I love what I do and why others love it too. As each case unfolds and each mystery is solved we learn a little more about Dr. Schmidt and what makes him tick. By the end, his compassion, humor, and humility shine through so that we not only have shared his journey but think of him as a friend." -- Dr. Marty Becker, America's Vet. Veterinary expert for "Good Morning America," and best selling author of books including "The Healing Power of Pets." "I Want to Go Where They Went" is a memoir of Dr. Schmidt's experiences from three decades as a small animal veterinarian. Within it are twelve stories of captivating cases, humorous events, and touching moments. In the style of James Herriot's beloved nonfiction, Dr. Schmidt shares the tales of his animal patients, who can't tell the stories themselves. The chapters begin with dramatic situations and quirky pet parents. Some of the chapters feature medical dramas, while others highlight the amazing individuals Dr. Schmidt encounters on his journey. The stories emphasize the special bond between pets, their owners, and the medical team that cares for them. Many offer a unique, behind-the-scenes exploration into the world of veterinary medicine. The book features pencil illustrations and photographs of some of the pets and people featured in the stories. This is a must-have for anyone who's ever welcomed an animal into their homes and hearts. A veterinarian shares three decades of captivating cases, humorous events, and touching moments that reveal the unbreakable bond between pets, their owners, and the people who heal them. A must-read for all animal lovers. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. This book is a memoir of my experiences from three decades as a small animal veterinarian. Within it are twelve stories of captivating cases, humorous events, and touching moments. In the style of James Herriot's beloved nonfiction, I share the tales of my patients, who can't tell the stories themselves.The chapters unfold with dramatic and often comical situations, and quirky pet parents. Some chapters feature medical dramas, while others highlight the amazing individuals I've encountered on my journey. All are written in the first person, from my perspective, the vet who was there for my patients through thick and thin. The stories emphasize the special bond between pets, their owners, and the people who care for them. Many offer a unique, behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of veterinary medicine.The book features photographs and original illustrations of some of the actual pets and people appearing in the stories. This is a must-have for anyone who's ever welcomed an animal into their homes and hearts. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. In 1969, young Army veterinarian Dr. Frank Lux arrived in Vietnam expecting to treat a few sick dogs and keep his head down. Instead, he finds himself stationed on Hill 327 outside Da Nang, one of the most active military working-dog posts in Southeast Asia. What follows is a year that will test his skill, his courage, and his heart in ways he never imagined. Surrounded by the chaos of war, Frank discovers that his patients are no ordinary animals. The German Shepherds who stand watch with Marines-and the handlers who rely on them-form bonds forged in danger and absolute trust. These dogs detect ambushes before they happen, save lives in the jungle, and ask for nothing more than a kind word and a steady hand. It falls to Frank to keep them alive. Day after day, the young veterinarian finds himself navigating booby-trapped trails, chaotic MedCap missions, and the endless stream of wounded dogs and exhausted handlers who appear at his hooch door at all hours of the night. Alongside a cast of unforgettable characters Frank learns that expertise alone isn't enough. What matters is connection, Compassion. And the quiet courage to show up when others need you. Yet the deepest lessons come from the dogs themselves: Kaiser, Sam, Benny, Finn, Satan, and the many four-legged warriors who serve with unquestioning loyalty. Through their eyes, Frank witnesses a kind of devotion untouched by politics or fear-love expressed in vigilance, bravery, and the simple willingness to walk into danger because a human companion walks beside them. Both harrowing and heartfelt, The Dog's the Job is a story of service, sacrifice, humor in hardship, and the unbreakable bond between soldiers and their animals. Drawing from real history and the lived experiences of military veterinarians, this book illuminates a little-known corner of the Vietnam War and honors the dogs-and the people-who gave everything in a place far from home. In the end, Frank Lux arrives in Vietnam as a young veterinarian. He leaves with a deeper understanding of what it truly means to serve. Because in war, as on Hill 327, the dog's the job-and the job is everything. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …