Just One More Thing, Doc: Further Farmyard Adventures of a Maine Veterinarian

by Bradford B. Brown

Whether he's escaping the personal vendetta of a bull named Killer (I was a matador without a cape), entangled with a rabid cow, chasing a stallion (well, not quite, anymore...) through downtown Bangor, performing heart surgery in an arena, or having a close encounter?while airborne?with a B-52 bomber, this vet regards it all as part of a (long) working day.

Genres: Memoir, Animals, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2007

Reviews

[Jamie Collins · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the second collection of stories by Brown, who worked as a veterinarian in the farming communities of Maine during the 1950’s - 1970’s. It isn’t quite as good as the first book. The prose style leaves much to be desired, and not all of these anecdotes seem significant or amusing enough to publish.

Most of the stories are fairly interesting, though. I liked the technical details, and I like the way he emphasizes this “While you’re here, Doc” and “Just one more thing, Doc” aspect of the business. The vet charges a fee to travel, and once that’s paid the farmer and/or his neighbors save money by piling on several jobs while he’s on location.

While this lacks the charm and self-deprecating humor of James Herriot’s books (which were, of course, only loosely based on actual events) the intent here is similar, and it’s interesting to compare the practices of the two nearly contemporary vets.

[Mike Forster Rothbart · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is Dr. Bradford Brown’s second collection of stories about his decades as a large animal vet in rural Maine, in the 1950s to 1970s. The sequel is not as good as his first book, While You’re Here, Doc, which itself is not as good as the classic James Herriot books that these resemble. All the same, both books are quick reads with some fascinating details. I would recommend the first book to anyone interested in rural Maine or vet medicine, and I’d only recommend the second book to those who enjoyed the first.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second volume of Bradford Brown's stories of his adventures as a small and large animal vet in rural Maine. It's almost hard to believe that one man had so many unusual experiences but Dr. Brown's career spanned many years. The best part is the way in which he weaves the owners of the animals into the story along with their creatures. It's basically James Herriot in Maine. Loved it!

[Vicky McKay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book!!

Very interesting book!! Let's the reader see into a veterinarian's life. Very informative. He does a great job of keeping it interesting!!

[Barry Siragusa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

Well written. Very entertaining. I have read this book twice, and I may have enjoyed it more the second time around. A real gem.

[Shelly · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first book by this author was better.

[Michel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting peek into life as a vet in rural Maine in the 50s to 70’s. I’m not sure i would have enjoyed it so much if I wasn’t from the area, but I am and I did.

[Gene Cummins · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was an easy, enjoyable read. Beacuse Dr. Brown is a Mainer, and because I spent a fair bit of time working, at various times in my Navy career, in his part of Maine, I could picture the places and the people in his stories. I smiled a lot as he told the stories, and just thoroughly enjoyed myself. I recommend it.

[McArthur Library · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even more wild tales from the front lines of a vet practice up Maine! If you know someone who says "I want to be a vet!" then you should definitely have them read this book, it's full of eye-popping adventures that will surely give them a taste of the business. Brown is a super storyteller.

[Joanne · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good quick, light read.Short stories of a large animal vet and the adventures he encounters on the back roads of Maine.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

For those of us who couldn't get enough of our favorite vet!