A Yorkshire Vet & On Call With A Yorkshire Vet & More 3 Books Collection Set by Julian Norton - Non Fiction - Paperback
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Titles in This Set:
A Yorkshire Vet
On Call with a Yorkshire Vet
Horses, Heifers and Hairy Pigs
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
Overview:
This three-book paperback collection brings together Julian Norton’s most popular memoirs of life as a country vet in North Yorkshire. Readers follow the author through the day-to-day realities of treating farm animals, beloved pets and the occasional exotic creature, all set against the changing seasons of the Yorkshire Dales. Each volume mixes practical veterinary detail with warm, self-deprecating humour that shows both the rewards and the mishaps of rural practice. Together the set offers an unbroken reading journey from the author’s early days in the profession right through later years of on-call duties and memorable house calls. Ideal for fans of heart-warming true stories, animal lovers and anyone curious about the real work behind the television series The Yorkshire Vet, the collection delivers gentle laughs alongside genuine insight into modern countryside life. Buying the set means you receive the complete sequence in matching paperback editions, ready to read or gift without hunting for individual titles.
What Makes This Collection Special:
The three books trace a clear professional and personal arc, letting readers watch skills develop and relationships with clients deepen over time. Recurring characters, both human and animal, appear across volumes, creating the satisfying continuity usually found only in fiction series. The humour stays grounded in authentic situations rather than exaggeration, so the laughter feels earned. Because the books were written in sequence, each volume builds on the last without repeating earlier stories, rewarding readers who start at the beginning. The compact paperback format makes the set easy to carry on holiday or keep on a bedside table for short, uplifting reads. Collectors appreciate having all three titles in uniform editions, while gift buyers value the ready-made present that suits a wide range of ages and interests.
Books Included in This Collection:
A Yorkshire Vet
Julian Norton recounts his first years as a newly qualified vet in the Yorkshire Dales, introducing the farmers, pet owners and unforgettable animals that would shape his career. The narrative moves through emergency night calls, difficult calvings and the quiet satisfaction of successful treatments, all delivered with a light, observant touch that highlights both triumphs and comic mishaps.
On Call with a Yorkshire Vet
This second volume shifts focus to the demands of 24-hour duty, exploring how the author balances family life with unpredictable farm emergencies and late-night pet visits. Readers meet new clients and revisit familiar faces while gaining a clearer picture of the physical and emotional toll of rural veterinary work, all framed with Norton’s characteristic warmth and wit.
Horses, Heifers and Hairy Pigs
The final book narrows in on standout cases involving larger and more unusual animals, from temperamental horses and dairy heifers to a memorable hairy pig. Norton shares the practical challenges of treating these patients alongside the human stories that always accompany them, offering fresh humour and insight into the varied life of a mixed-practice vet.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
The collection suits adult readers who enjoy memoir, rural writing or light-hearted animal stories, and it also appeals to fans of the long-running Channel 5 series The Yorkshire Vet. Parents and grandparents often buy the set as a gift for older teenagers or family members who love countryside life, while teachers and book-club organisers appreciate the clean, accessible prose. The books contain no graphic content, making them suitable for most ages above early teens, and the paperback size makes them comfortable for prolonged reading. Veterinary students and qualified vets find the professional detail both accurate and entertaining, while general readers simply enjoy the humour and sense of place.
Key Benefits:
- Three complete memoirs in one purchase, saving time searching for individual titles
- Brand-new paperbacks delivered in matching UK editions with original cover artwork
- Sequential storytelling that rewards reading the books in order
- Gentle humour suitable for a wide audience without strong language or graphic scenes
- Authentic insight into modern farming and veterinary practice in the Yorkshire Dales
- Ideal gift for animal lovers, countryside enthusiasts and fans of the television series
- Compact format convenient for holidays, commuting or bedside reading
About the Author:
Julian Norton has worked as a veterinary surgeon in North Yorkshire for more than twenty years, treating everything from household pets to large farm animals. He gained wider recognition through the long-running documentary series The Yorkshire Vet, which follows his daily rounds and those of his colleagues
