A Special Kind of Doctor: A History of Veterinary Medicine in Texas

This is a story of the human-animal bond and of a very special kind of doctor who works at the interface. It is a story of science, of professionalism, of practical experience. In Texas, with the longest international boundary of any state, with a larger and more diverse animal population than most, and with one of the highest per capita ownerships of pets, the challenges and opportunities have been especially pressing.