Photographs and simple text introduce the work of the veterinarian, who takes care of animals that are sick or hurt.

A look at the family life of a veterinarian at home and in the field.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces young readers to vetrinarians through leveled text and related photos." --

Describes the work of a veterinarian and some of the procedures and instruments he uses to treat animals in his office and on farms. Also tells how to take good care of pets.

Dr. Gabby travels the world to care for wild animals. As a wildlife veterinarian, she's called in to help when animals are injured, sick, or just in need of a wellness checkup. Join her in an around-the-world tour of amazing animals, places, and wild vet stories. Readers are introduced to each "patient" including the animal's body and behavior, diet, family, dangers, and what it needs to successfully survive in the wild. -- adapted from back cover...

"In the summer of 2004, veterinarian Melanie Butera received an unexpected patient: a three-day-old, blind, dying fawn she called Dillie. Melanie doubted the deer would survive, but with the help of her husband Steve she miraculously nursed Dillie back to health. The tenacious deer quickly became a member of the family running around the house with the dog, the cat, and the people; and enjoying all of the perks including her own bedroom, plates of...