Meet the horse that finds itself in a tight spot; the Saint Bernard that endures the unthinkable; and a much-loved, 1500-pound, pregnant heifer with her own agenda. Meet Doris, the steadfast, supportive assistant with her own definite opinions; Mable with the seven-year itch; and Mr. Lennard with a need for notoriety, who prove that the customer is not necessarily always right. These and many others fill the slate of fascinating characters Dave Perrin encounters during his first unforgettable year as a veterinarian in Canada's rural British Columbia. This 'masterpiece of everyday life', as it has rightfully been called, captures the often hilarious, sometimes agonising situations in which he finds himself, as well as his chaotic routine as he searches for creative solutions, makes mistakes, and deals with the emotional fallout of life as a country vet.