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Veterinary surgeon

James Herriot was a veterinary surgeon known for his heartwarming stories of rural veterinary practice. His works depicted his experiences as a veterinarian in the English countryside of Yorkshire, as well as his deep relationships with animal and human clients.

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Famous James Herriot Quotes

“It was Sunday morning (one a.m.), a not unusual time for some farmers, after a late Saturday night, to have a look round their stock and decide to send for the vet.”

Looks Night Animal Morning Late Rounds Pet Sunday Farmers Unusual Saturday Saturday Night Vets Sunday Morning

Book:Vet in Harness

Source: Vet in Harness

“If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.”

Source: All Creatures Great and Small: The classic memoirs of a Yorkshire country vet

“I have felt cats rubbing their faces against mine and touching my cheek with claws carefully sheathed. These things, to me, are expressions of love.”

Inspirational Motivational Faces Felt Animal Mines Expression Cat Pet Touching Cheeks Claws Expressions Of Love

Author:James Herriot

“Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.”

Comfort Cat Pet Connoisseur

Book:Vet in Harness

Source: Vet in Harness

About the Author

Born: October 3, 1916
Died: February 23, 1995
Known for: Veterinary surgeon
Quotes: 36

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Books & Sources

All Creatures Great and Small: The classic memoirs of a Yorkshire country vetRelated source material

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If Only They Could Talk: The classic memoirs of a 1930s vetRelated source material

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All Things Bright and BeautifulRelated source material

Every Living ThingRelated source material

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