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Er Vets: Life in an Animal Emergency Room
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Er Vets: Life in an Animal Emergency Room Hardback - 2005

by Donna M. Jackson

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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.

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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.

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  • Title Er Vets: Life in an Animal Emergency Room
  • Author Donna M. Jackson
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition None
  • Pages 88
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Houghton Mifflin
  • Publication date November 28, 2005
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780618436637 / 0618436634
  • Weight 1.32 lbs (0.60 kg)
  • Dimensions 10.32 x 8.12 x 0.52 in (26.21 x 20.62 x 1.32 cm)
  • Age range 09 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 4 - 7
  • Reading level 1190
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Science
  • Library of Congress subjects Veterinarians, Veterinary emergencies
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2004028231
  • Dewey Decimal Code 636.089

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"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

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