1. Bibliography
Jackson, Donna M. 2005. ER VETS: LIFE IN AN ANIMAL EMERGENCY ROOM. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin. ISBN 0618436634
2. Summary
A comprehensive survey book, detailing life in an animal emergency room at Colorado State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Multitudes of photos, that show actual animals being treated for a wide array of maladies, accompany stories about the pets, their owners, and the loving staff that care for them.
3. Critical Analysis
Donna Jackson's unparalleled sense of visual display, combined with emotional dialogue captures the interest of readers wanting to find out what it takes to be a veterinarian at one of the nation's leading veterinary teaching hospitals. "'Vets solve the mysteries of an animal's illness," says ER nurse, Sue Mordi, opposite a picture of her assisting an Irish setter recovering from back surgery. Interesting facts, terminology, and histories make this an all-encompassing book, rich with useful information. Jackson has included a table of contents that separates each story in a chapter style. An index and glossary help readers focus on much narrower topics and are useful tools for student investigation. Source notes, websites, and photo credits all add to the authenticity of Jackson's superb research.
4. Review Excerpt(s)
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: "Well researched and well-written"
THE HORN BOOK: "bright, colorful design and 'aww'-inspiring photographs"
5. Connections
*Visit the websites included in the book
American Veterinary Medical Association http://www.avma.org/careforanimals/default.asp
Argus Institute for Families and Veterinary Medicine http://www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu/
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital http://www.csuvets.colostate.edu/
*Make posters of information in book
*Invite a speaker from an animal hospital
*Make a promotional display with career books
*Have students bring pictures of their pets to share
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