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So You Want To Be A Veterinarian is part of a series for children on exciting and worthwhile careers. Without talking down to young readers, Linda Soules emphasizes that love for animals and scientific accuracy are necessary to succeed in this profession. She explains that vets help animals to live healthier lives. They treat all kinds of animals, from pets to farm animals, and wild animals in zoos and nature preserves. Because animals cannot speak directly, vets have to pay careful attention to their behavior for signs to discover what is wrong. Vets also need to listen to pet parents and animal carers, who know their animals’ behavior best. The carefully organized chapters guide readers through the work vets do, the locations where they work, the tools they use, and a typical day in their lives.
So You Want To Be A Veterinarian by Linda Soules is well researched and addresses the practical and emotional demands of this career. The concise biographies of famous vets like James Herriot, Aleen Cust, and Temple Grandin will inspire and challenge young readers. The colorful illustrations add lifelike details that are very appealing. With a glossary, lists of books for further reading, and websites and organizations for more information, the book is a useful reference that kids will grow with. There are some practical tips for getting started, such as observing animals, studying basic biology, and volunteering at a shelter. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to know what it takes to be a vet, including kids, parents, and educators.
