The Making of a Woman Vet

I read this book a long time ago and appreciated it for its first-person perspective into the process of going through vet school and the first few years of practice. There are also a lot of funny moments - like the story about the horse and Haddock's 'bitten-off' finger. It's good for light reading while at the same time being useful for people interested in the subject. Another thing I liked about the book was its title -- in fourth grade, my entire class, including the teacher, laughed when told I wanted to be a vet. Take that!

Maybe not the catchiest title in the world, but a FANTASTIC book!!!! My mother actually found this at a yard sale a few years ago and bought it for me, and I'm going to need a new copy soon because I've read it so much it's beginning to fall apart. It's a long hard road to vet school indeed, and every time I resent taking calculus courses, or need a reason to study for something, or have a hard day at work (at a local veterinary practice), this book reminds me of why I want to be a veterinarian too. Also, Dr. Haddock's difficulty gettting into vet school tells me there's hope for me too!!!If you love animals, read this book. If you want to be a veterinarian, ABSOLUTELY read this book! It's worth far more than the $2.70 price tag I'm seeing on used copies.

Sally does a perfect job giving you an idea of what the veterinary business is really about. I agree with the other review in that she does indeed make you feel as if you're there through the trying and triumphant times with her. I'm going to be applying to vet schools, and it's given me a better idea of just how it may go... With a style and voice all her own, I appreciate Sally's honest and humorous recollections of her vet school experiences. Bravo-

Sally Haddock inspired me with her true life account of becoming a vet. The way she writes makes you feel as if you are struggling with her every step of the way. I have always wanted to be a vet and her true life account has given me that extra push too achieve me dream. Even if you don't know the first thing about animals, she writes in such a way that anyone can feel her pain and triumph. Her reliving of many different times in her life let you feel as if you were living right there beside her. It is a beautiful mixture of humor and reality that has truly inspired me.