A Compassionate Calling: What It Really Means to Be a Veterinarian

A Compassionate Calling offers an unflinching and deeply personal look into the realities of the veterinary profession.

Dr. Marie Holowaychuk, a veterinary specialist with experience in academia, emergency and referral hospitals, and general practice, weaves candid personal stories with evidence-based insights from published research. In 40 concise and thought-provoking chapters, she explores the hidden curriculum of veterinary school, the toll of on-call work, the emotional impact of euthan...