ER Vets: Life in an Animal Emergency Room

By: Donna M. Jackson

Houghton-mifflin / 2005 / Hardcover

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They can surgically remove an arrow from a cat's abdomen, repair a bird's broken wing, even save a tiny foal that is in a coma. How? With high-tech x-rays, endoscopes, and electrocardiographs---but most important, with a love of science and animals. Twenty-four hours a day, with a team of anesthesiologists, cardiologists, ophthalmologists, nurses, internists, residents, and a healthy dose of adrenaline, emergency room veterinarians try to help these little---and large---creatures we consider part of our families. Filled with full-color behind-the-scenes photographs, this book captures the drama, excitement, and courage of being an ER vet. For ages 9 and up.

Product Information

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 96
Vendor: Houghton-mifflin
Publication Date: 2005
Dimensions: 10.00 X 8.00 (inches)

ISBN: 0618436634
ISBN-13: 9780618436637
Availability: In Stock
Ages: 9-14

Publisher's Description

They can surgically remove an arrow in a cat’s abdomen, repair a bird’s broken wing, even save a tiny foal that is in a coma. How? With high-tech x-rays, endoscopes, and electrocardiographs—but most important, with a love of science and animals. Twenty-four hours a day, with a team of anesthesiologists, cardiologists, ophthalmologists, nurses, internists, residents, and a healthy dose of adrenaline, emergency room veterinarians try to heal these little—and large—creatures we consider part of our families.

Filled with full-color behind-the-scenes photographs, this book captures the drama, excitement, and courage of being an ER vet.

Author Bio

Donna M. Jackson is an award-winning author of many science books for young readers. Her works include the critically acclaimed Elephant Scientists, Bone Detectives, Bug Scientists, and Wildlife Detectives—all honored by the NSTA/CBC’s Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children award; ER Vets, an Orbis Pictus and ASPCA Henry Bergh honor book; and Extreme Scientists, named a Smithsonian Notable Book for Children, 2009. Donna was inspired to write this book on Caitlin’s work after reading about the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunamis and how elephants may be able to sense shockwaves before such catastrophes. Donna lives in Colorado with her husband, Charlie, and their family.

Editorial Reviews

"Well-researched and well-written, ER Vets is an engaging book on a hot topic." --School Library Journal, starred School Library Journal, Starred

"Jackson doesn’t sidestep the emotional and physical demands of working in an emergency clinic, but her sensitive, behind-the-scenes look at emergency care also clearly shows the rewards of the profession and the bonds between owner and pet."––Booklist Booklist, ALA

"An easy sell to animal lovers of various reading levels, and they may also get some ideas about future career options." --Kirkus Kirkus Reviews