Er Vets

When every second counts, real veterinary emergency teams race against the clock to pull beloved pets back from the brink.

With dramatic full-color photos throughout, award-winning author Donna Jackson brings to life the inner workings of an animal emergency room, profiling the important work ER veterinarians do behind closed doors.

Jackson takes readers inside a premier teaching hospital where dedicated doctors and veterinary students handle nonstop medical emergencies. The hospital's trauma specialists rely on lightning-fast reflexes and cool heads to navigate every crisis!

Animals survive traumas with the help of high-tech X-rays, ventilators, endoscopes, and more importantly, the expert care of veterinarians and veterinary nurses who love animals, science, and a daily dose of adrenaline!

Dedicated ER teams bring remarkable skill and heart to saving beloved family companions around the clock! It takes loads of courage and compassion to be an ER vet!

• Veterinary Medicine: Doctors and veterinary technicians evaluate airway, breathing, circulation, and disabilities to sort incoming patients through a strict three-tier triage system.


• Real Animal Rescues: Dramatic case studies follow an eleven-month-old border collie undergoing orthopedic surgery after a car accident and a foal placed on a ventilator.


• Pet Care and Safety: Practical tips help young pet owners identify normal vital signs across different species and avoid household dangers like grapes, onions, and chocolate.


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