All Creatures Great and Small Lesson Plan

“If only vetting just consisted of treating sick animals,” writes Herriot at the end of Chapter 28. What are some of the other things that vetting involves? How might these other things make vetting less worthwhile or enjoyable in Herriot's eyes?

Vetting also involves dealing with people, whether it’s comforting them or attempting to placate difficult people like Cranford. It involves mixing medicines, driving in bad conditions, and being available at all hours of the day and night. Students will probably primarily discuss the facets of human interaction involved in vetting, and they may observe that animals are sometimes easier to interact with than other people are.