The Vet from the Urban Jungle

Name: The Vet from the Urban Jungle
Author: https://www.simonandschuster.biz/authors/Douglas-Mader/271009627
ISBN: 9798895659397

Dinosaurs, Dragons, and Drive-Bys

By Douglas Mader

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About The Book

The Vet from the Urban Jungle tells the story of the dedication that a talented team of professionals has that is needed to promote and protect the human-animal bond even in the most dangerous circumstances.

Within the pages of The Vet from the Urban Jungle lies the passion and drama of the force that gives the lives of the people who work in the veterinary profession purpose: promoting and preserving the human-animal bond. This book is a must read for anyone who loves animals—not just pets, but exotic animals and wildlife—and is driven by stories of love, dedication, bravery, and the deep connections between humans and the creatures that depend on them.

Dr. Douglas Mader blends this journalistic memoir with the moment to moment intensity of a medical drama. Spanning one fast-paced year in Dr. Mader’s life, the storyline pulls readers into the daily chaos of operating an inner-city veterinary hospital in the underbelly of Los Angeles.

Within the walls of the frenetic Noah’s Ark Veterinary Hospital, readers encounter unforgettable characters—from beloved household pets to crazy exotic animals and regular pet owners to Hollywood megastars. Regardless of the situation, The Vet from the Urban Jungle explores the timeless power of the human-animal bond.

About The Author

Douglas Mader

Dr. Douglas Mader acquired his MS, DVM, and residency in primate and zoo animal medicine from the University of California, Davis. He is the consulting veterinarian for the Monroe County Sheriff’s Animal Farm the Key West Aquarium, the Key West Butterfly Conservancy, the Sea Turtle Hospital, the Everglades Alligator Farm and the National Key Deer Refuge. Dr. Mader is an internationally acclaimed lecturer and is on the review boards of several scientific journals. His many awards include the US Fish and Wildlife Conservation award, the Fredric L. Frye Lifetime Achievement Award in Veterinary Medicine, the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine Alumni Achievement Award, and the UC Davis Lifetime Achievement Award. He has published numerous articles in scientific journals, newspapers, and magazines, and is the author of three veterinary textbooks. Dr. Mader’s last book—his first for the general audience—is the award-winning, bestselling The Vet at Noah’s Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-city Animal Hospital. After a decade of living in the big city, he and his animal family have settled down on a small island in the Conch Republic.