The Accidental Veterinarian (ePub)

Philipp Schott practices in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he manages one of the largest pet hospitals in the province. He blogs frequently and travels extensively.

"For all animal lovers, veterinary tales are always amusing, amazing, entertaining, and, once in a while, sad. Few books . . . approach the combination of fine writing, radical honesty, and endless optimism found in Winnipeg practitioner Schott’s . . . Laugh until you cry — and believe, as he says, that all that really matters is that the heart of the pet (and its owner) is pure.” — Booklist

"Dr. Schott is the kind of vet we all want for our animals. Schott’sThe Accidental Veterinarianis filled with heartwarming stories any animal lover will enjoy. It’s informative and entertaining, much like our pets themselves!” —Teresa Rhyne, author of the #1New York TimesbestsellerThe Dog Lived (and So Will I)

"Who amongst us animal lovers hasn’t fantasized being a vet? Well, read Philipp Schott’s highly entertaining and informative book and learn exactly what you’d be in for — all the poignancy, hilarity, and plain hard work. You may decide to keep your day job, but you’ll be a much better animal companion for having picked up the many insider tips Schott imparts.” — Barbara Gowdy, award-winning author ofThe White BoneandHelpless

"A pleasant interlude of a book for those of us who love our animals and rely on the vets who care for them. Canadian vet Philipp Schott's calm voice, practical point of view, and gentle humor is so like the vets I've known through many years and wonderful pets . . . Good stuff, and, of course, plenty of the anecdotes we all enjoy so much.” — A Day in the (Reading) Life blog

"It was entertaining to read the stories about the animals he's helped but it was also interesting to get the scoop on what it's like to be a vet.”— Teena in Toronto blog