Description: "A straightforward yet engaging voice that presents (the) material in a way that...will resonate with readers."- Holly Monteith, publisher, Cynren PressIn the post-Covid era, the U.S. veterinary industry is in crisis, facing a massive problem with employee retention which makes it increasingly difficult for pet caregivers to access quality healthcare for their companion animals. The veterinary professionals who remain also suffer from widespread mental health and quality of life issues. As a bastion of public health helping to ensure food safety and control the spread of infectious diseases, the veterinary profession is vital to society, and we all have a stake in its well-being, whether we are pet owners or not.This memoir examines the industry with a critical eye, using the narrator's experiences to illustrate why the pandemic is not entirely to blame for the profession's struggles, which are rooted in widespread poor management practices. This story also serves as a cautionary tale to pet caregivers so they can better navigate the animal healthcare system and avoid common pitfalls in obtaining care. Finally, it discusses potential ways to overhaul and reform the industry, such as enhancing the legal status of companion animals, creating veterinary "candy striper" programs, and supporting labor unions for veterinary professionals. Readers are invited to accompany the author on a journey which begins with idealism and traverses the depths of disillusionment before turning toward the future with a blend of trepidation and hope. This is the ONLY listing for this book on Ebay which supports the author directly. As an Ebay exclusive, the book MAY BE SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR UPON REQUEST at time of order.
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Book Title: Your Other Family Doctor: A Veterinary Medical Memoir
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Adults
Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 2024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Author: Lorelei K. Hickman
Genre: Nonfiction
Topic: Memoir
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Number of Pages: 158