Tales of a northern vet

Close to animals, people and the boundless beauty of nature

Tales of a northern vet is an intimate portrayal of a fascinating, but also demanding profession. At the same time, it is a tribute to life in all its forms, and to the boundless beauty of nature. In the book, we get up close to raw moments, life-and-death drama and tough choices to be made.

“I wish people could be a fly on the wall in the barn, at the clinic or in the car and see how complex and unpredictable a veterinarian’s everyday life can be. In the intersection of people, animals and the environment.” Hanna Marie Fosse Nes has worked as a veterinarian for several years. She writes captivatingly about the sweaty rush of rescuing a cow in labour, the invaluable conversation with the farmer on a remote island and the aching dilemmas of meeting a dog that has been in pain for too long.

Tales of a northern vet is a touching, warm and insightful story about a profession that involves much more than most people can imagine.