Overview

The role of resident vet in the British Overseas Territories of the Falklands, St Helena, Tristan da Cunha and Ascension encompasses the complexities of caring for the world's oldest land animal - a 200-year-old giant tortoise - and MoD mascots at the Falklands airbase; pursuing mystery creatures and invasive microorganisms; relocating herds of reindeer; and rescuing animals in extraordinarily rugged landscapes, from subtropical cloud forests to volcanic cliff faces. Hugely entertaining and affectionate, Jonathan Hollins's tales of island vetting are not only full of ingenuity and astounding fauna - they are also steeped in the unique local cultures, history and peoples of the islands, far removed from the hustle of continental life.

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‘A Great Veterinary Adventure set in the wilds of the South Atlantic – highly recommended!’ * Gareth Steel, author of Never Work with Animals * 'Charming descriptions of a life well led on the fringes; vividly told with compassion and humour' * Jonathan C Slaght, author of Owls of the Eastern Ice * 'A delightful, fascinating and entertaining book, ideal for anyone with a passion for the wild and natural world, and who dreams of escapism, adventure and challenge' * Dr Hilary Jones, MBE *

‘A Great Veterinary Adventure set in the wilds of the South Atlantic – highly recommended!’ -- Gareth Steel, author of Never Work with Animals

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Originally from the south of England, Jonathan Hollins MRCVS graduated from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and has been a working vet for four decades. Since the mid-2000s, he has spent long periods as a senior vet in the British Overseas Territories of the South Atlantic and has a home on St Helena. He has written for the UK national press and presented documentary features for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 4.

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