The Vet: The Big Wild World

by Luke Gamble

No longer a newbie vet, Luke Gamble takes over Pilgrims veterinary practice in Dorset and establishes an international veterinary charity which takes him across the world in defence of injured and maltreated animals.

Genres: Animals

338 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2012

About the author

Luke qualified from Bristol University in 1999 and undertook a post graduate scholarship in large animal medicine and surgery at Cambridge University. ALthough primarily a mixed practice vet and based in his New Forest surgery, Pilgrims Veterinary Practice, he is also the founder of the international animal charity Worldwide Veterinary Service (www.wvs.org.uk). His voluntary work with WVS takes him all over the world, helping animals in extreme situations in places where there are no veterinary resources, and was the subject of two TV series on Sky 1. Luke also runs a pet travel company called PetAir UK.

Luke is a black belt in karate, an ironman triathlete and has run 152miles across the Sahara to raise money for his charity in the gruelling marathon des sables. In 2010, Luke was voted by the profession to be the recipient of the BSAVA Alf Wight Memorial Award (James Herriot Award). This is given to one vet in the UK annually for outstanding contributions in the field of animal welfare.

Luke is married to Cordelia (also a vet) and lives in the New Forest with their two children (soon to be three!), a ridgeback and a bossy rescue cat called Charlie.

Reviews

[Jenni · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely amusing read! Lighthearted look at the lifestyle of a country Vet.

[Em's Adventures · Rating 5 out of 5]

The funniest thing I've read in a long time! Highly recommended.

[Hayley Brock · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting read - the second book from this inspiring vet who strives to help animals abroad as well as in this country, through education and prevention of diseases. I hope he finds the time to write a third!

[tellemonstar · Rating 4 out of 5]

Geeat book, especially if you are a fan of vets or animals.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Found this quite dis-jointed to read. The style was hard to follow. I was a bit disappointed as I usually enjoy books about Vets and their personal stories.

[Margaret · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy to read ..... made me laugh...the things them vet's get up too......

[Debbie Walker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite funny in places, a bit twee in places but overall OK easy Winter read