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Masters at Work
Becoming a Veterinarian
Choosing what to do with your life begins with imagining yourself in a career. Using stories of real practitioners in the field, the Masters at Work series offers the opportunity to see through the eyes of someone who has mastered a profession and learn what the risks and rewards of a job really are.
According to a LinkedIn survey that polled 8,000 professionals, the second most popular childhood dream job for respondents was a veterinarian. It’s a career that appeals to many, due to its involvement with animals and association with helping and doing good. Still, much of the day-to-day elements of the job are not known by the wider public. This series, and individual guide, provides valuable and relevant information about what daily life for a professional veterinarian is like, and will be a vital resource for anyone interested in pursuing the path.
Is there such a thing as a typical veterinarian? Journalist and author Boris Kachka sets out on a journey, determined to discover how to turn a childhood dream into a real career. Becoming a Veterinarian is a behind-the-scenes, honest, and inspiring look at the day-to-day life of a veterinarian through the eyes of four people who have made this career their life’s work. There’s Michael, who thought he would be an architect, but instead works with urban pets at the ASPCA in New York; Elisha, who studied dance before she began treating cows, cats, and horses; Idina, who was injured in a car accident and was forced to find a second career; and Chick, who was earning a Masters in economics but turned to veterinarian science after he began working nights at an animal hospital. With each, Kachka dives into every element of the science, surgery, financials, finding a program, and everything in between.
According to a LinkedIn survey that polled 8,000 professionals, the second most popular childhood dream job for respondents was a veterinarian. It’s a career that appeals to many, due to its involvement with animals and association with helping and doing good. Still, much of the day-to-day elements of the job are not known by the wider public. This series, and individual guide, provides valuable and relevant information about what daily life for a professional veterinarian is like, and will be a vital resource for anyone interested in pursuing the path.
Is there such a thing as a typical veterinarian? Journalist and author Boris Kachka sets out on a journey, determined to discover how to turn a childhood dream into a real career. Becoming a Veterinarian is a behind-the-scenes, honest, and inspiring look at the day-to-day life of a veterinarian through the eyes of four people who have made this career their life’s work. There’s Michael, who thought he would be an architect, but instead works with urban pets at the ASPCA in New York; Elisha, who studied dance before she began treating cows, cats, and horses; Idina, who was injured in a car accident and was forced to find a second career; and Chick, who was earning a Masters in economics but turned to veterinarian science after he began working nights at an animal hospital. With each, Kachka dives into every element of the science, surgery, financials, finding a program, and everything in between.
176 pages, Hardcover
First published April 2, 2019
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June 26, 2022
The Masters at Work series was recommended to me as I looked for books to use for Occupational Education next year. Overall, it looks like a great series, with books on careers ranging from Veterinarian to Venture Capitalist, Architect to Sommelier. The books are relatively up-to-date (2019), and provide information on the education needed to pursue that specific career, the salary prospects, trends in the industry, and real-life stories of what the job actually looks like.
The books are aimed at older teens, so I won't be giving my elementary-aged kids the entire stack, but might end the year with one of them, if one of the careers covered in the series is one that my oldest is particularly interested in.
The books are aimed at older teens, so I won't be giving my elementary-aged kids the entire stack, but might end the year with one of them, if one of the careers covered in the series is one that my oldest is particularly interested in.
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October 1, 2019I generally greatly enjoy reading about professions, even those far removed from my own personal interests. But I just couldn’t get into this one. The writing is excellent, and I love pets, albeit OPP (other people’s pets) but maybe it was too much my own work to be an enjoyable read for me… Not that I read for escape. Or maybe I do!
August 9, 2021
Very eye-opening! I had no idea most animal hospitals were owned by a candy company. Book has pros and cons of being a vet and explains the stories of several vets and the difficulties they faced. I read this book because I'm planning to become a veterinary assistant. Definitely gives an insider's look into the veterinary practice and the different types of veterinary areas.
March 21, 2023
This book gives basic information about becoming a veterinarian. The cost of veterinarian school is outrageous; most veterinarians have a significant school debt to pay off. The author mentioned that veterinarians could become depressed and even suicidal. I believe it. Although I love animals and want a career working with them, I could never euthanize or see them in pain.
December 30, 2020
A very quick and easy read that illuminates some of the many mundane and exhilarating aspects of being a vet. Kachka highlights notable stories from a handful of vets in an approachable manner for readers of any age pursuing vet medicine or simply interested in learning about the field.
June 19, 2021
Not as interesting or compellingly written as the neurosurgery one, but still very interesting.
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