From renowned veterinarian Dr. Doug Mader comes a stirring account of his fight to protect his animal patients and human staff amid the dangerous realities of inner-city life and the Los Angeles riots—and a celebration of the remarkable human-animal bond. The life of a veterinarian is challenging: keeping up with advances in medical care, making difficult decisions about people’s beloved companions, and, in Dr. Doug Mader’s case, navigating the social unrest in Los Angeles in the early 1990s. As one of the few exotic animal experts in California, he was just as likely to be treating a lion as a house cat. The Vet at Noah's Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital follows Dr. Mader and his staff over the course of a year at Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital, an inner-city LA area veterinary hospital where Dr. Mader treats not only dogs and cats, but also emus, skunks, snakes, foxes, monkeys, and a host of other exotic animals. This real life drama is set against the backdrop of the trial of four police officers in the Rodney King case, as well as the violent aftermath following their acquittal. This is a book about survival, both of the pets that Dr. Mader and his staff try to save on a daily basis, as well as the staff themselves. Living in the harsh reality of the city, surrounded by gangs, drugs, violence, traffic, smog, and deadly riots, they must overcome and rise above, for their own survival and that of the animals who need them. This awe-inspiring account is told through Dr. Mader's riveting storytelling—as Carl Hiaasen writes, "Doug is fearless and dedicated," and "a damn good storyteller."

Barbie wants to be a pet doctor! Join her as she helps a vet take care of puppies, kittens, horses, and many other lovable pets in this original Step 1 book in the Step into Reading series. From the Trade Paperback edition.

- From sickly snakes, to four-alarm fires and spicy soup to coughing babies, these professionals are ready to deal with any problem that comes their way

The Vet's Daughter combines shocking realism with a visionary edge. The vet lives with his bedridden wife and shy daughter Alice in a sinister London suburb. He works constantly, captive to a strange private fury, and treats his family with brutality and contempt. After his wife's death, the vet takes up with a crass, needling woman who tries to refashion Alice in her own image. And yet as Alice retreats ever deeper into a dream world, she discovers an extraordinary secret power of her own. Harrowing and haunting, like an unexpected cross between Flannery O'Connor and Stephen King, The Vet's Daughter is a story of outraged innocence that culminates in a scene of appalling triumph.

In Juliette Hyland’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance, risking your heart is always a daunting task, but it’s almost always worth it, especially when romance comes knocking on your front door… Her new colleague……is also her new roommate! Widowed workaholic Kit has dedicated her life to her patients. She’s determined to be the best vet in town and prove herself to those who’ve doubted her. But when Dr. August—aka her boss’s prodigal son—returns to help at the clinic, she’s faced with an unexpected and irresistible houseguest! August is a distraction Kit doesn’t need. Although he’s certainly one she wants! Can Kit take a risk on a rebel? From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.

When two colleagues agree to a marriage of convenience, they don’t expect their fake relationship to come with real feelings! Explore the Amazon rain forest in Luana DaRosa’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance novel. A perfect plan… if they can resist each other! When vet Dr. Maria’s beloved wild-animal charity faces closure, her gorgeous colleague Dr. Rafael has a shocking solution! He’s the heir to an unwanted fortune they can use to save the sanctuary. But there’s one condition—he must get married! Now, to protect the life she’s built, Maria must become his convenient bride and ignore their inconvenient desire… From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine. Amazon River Vets Book 1: The Vet's Convenient Bride Book 2: The Secret She Kept from Dr. Delgado

In Ann McIntosh’s latest Harlequin Medical Romance novel, join two vets on an idyllic Caribbean island as the chemistry between them skyrockets! SPARKS ARE FLYING IN PARADISE… Vet Mellie loves being in the Caribbean, where she can forget her ex’s betrayal and focus on work. But when her boss falls ill, she has to contend with the return of his estranged son, vet Delano. Though they initially clash, Mellie can’t ignore their chemistry. And since Delano doesn’t plan to stay long-term—this island holds too many bad memories—a fling might be just the answer! If they can keep their connection strictly surface level… From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.