Driving home naked : and other misadventures of a country veterinarian
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Berkeley, CA : She Writes Press, 2023.
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Have you ever driven home from work wearing nothing but a pair of rubber boots? For Dr. Melinda McCall, a large animal veterinarian in rural Virginia, this is living the dream. Caring for cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, llamas, and the occasional alpaca, unusual mishaps and mind-blowing adventures abound. Getting caught driving home naked after a tough day at work is just another day at the office for Dr. Melinda. Ride along in the vet truck as this fearless vet confronts every obstacle that crosses her path while building a thriving veterinary practice with an all-female foundation. She prevails through a fractured skull, back surgery, rare zoonotic diseases, and other extreme challenges. With stubbornness and grit, she surpasses the expectations of adversaries, including her own father, to become the owner of a successful veterinary business and mother of an inquisitive, spirited young daughter. Offering a firsthand glimpse into the fascinating world of veterinary medicine, Driving Home Naked is a smart, riveting, and heartfelt memoir that will captivate animal lovers and inspire people to follow their dreams on any scale. Buckle up for a wild ride.

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Book
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291 pages ; 22 cm
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English
ISBN
1647425174, 9781647425173

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"Have you ever driven home from work wearing nothing but a pair of rubber boots? For Dr. Melinda McCall, a large animal veterinarian in rural Virginia, this is living the dream. Caring for cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, llamas, and the occasional alpaca, unusual mishaps and mind-blowing adventures abound. Getting caught driving home naked after a tough day at work is just another day at the office for Dr. Melinda. Ride along in the vet truck as this fearless vet confronts every obstacle that crosses her path while building a thriving veterinary practice with an all-female foundation. She prevails through a fractured skull, back surgery, rare zoonotic diseases, and other extreme challenges. With stubbornness and grit, she surpasses the expectations of adversaries, including her own father, to become the owner of a successful veterinary business and mother of an inquisitive, spirited young daughter. Offering a firsthand glimpse into the fascinating world of veterinary medicine, Driving Home Naked is a smart, riveting, and heartfelt memoir that will captivate animal lovers and inspire people to follow their dreams on any scale. Buckle up for a wild ride."--Amazon.com.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

McCall, M. G. (2023). Driving home naked: and other misadventures of a country veterinarian . She Writes Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

McCall, Melinda G.. 2023. Driving Home Naked: And Other Misadventures of a Country Veterinarian. Berkeley, CA: She Writes Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

McCall, Melinda G.. Driving Home Naked: And Other Misadventures of a Country Veterinarian Berkeley, CA: She Writes Press, 2023.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

McCall, M. G. (2023). Driving home naked: and other misadventures of a country veterinarian. Berkeley, CA: She Writes Press.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

McCall, Melinda G.. Driving Home Naked: And Other Misadventures of a Country Veterinarian She Writes Press, 2023.

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