The Quiet Vet

By Rod Wood

A life shaped by the rhythms of the countryside glamorized by James Herriot in the Yorkshire Dales has also been Rod's reality across Devon, Gloucestershire and Shropshire. A true professional calling, his journey began as the son of a pioneering dairy farmer, sparking a lifelong connection to farm life.

Driving home from his 40-year university reunion, Rod reflects on a career spent on farms. Now, five years later, it's time to hang up his boots and retire. Known by many as The Quiet Vet, he looks back over decades of change and continuity in veterinary medicine.

From navigating outbreaks and pandemics to embracing new technologies, innovative drugs, and surgical techniques while still relying on tried-and-true remedies Rod has seen it all. His love for the countryside and its creatures, from cows and sheep to pigs and the occasional exotic animal, has kept him grounded and fulfilled.

In this memoir, he shares stories of the people he's met along the way farmers, fellow vets and unforgettable characters along with tales of triumph, heartbreak, humor, and hard-earned wisdom.

Through changing times for better or worse, Rod has played his part in the vital work of food production while soaking in all the beauty that nature has to offer.

The Quiet Vet is a celebration of a life well-lived, a tribute to the land, and a heartfelt reflection on the enduring connection between animals, people, and place.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399928570
• ISBN13: 9781399928571
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: 978-1399928571
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"