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Yorkshire vet Matt Jackson-Smith tells his story, and it is a truly feel-good read, even as it covers the reality of life and death. The foreword by Peter Wright describes Matt Jackson-Smith as: “larger-than-life…full of boundless energy and enthusiasm for his work as a vet and life in general”, and that clearly comes across. We hear about his life growing up, the moments that shaped his future career and continued love for animals. The animals and their owners take their turn in the spotlight, from moving heart-felt tales, to amusing incidents, and the wonderfully emotional success stories. You really don’t need to watch the Yorkshire Vet TV series in order to enjoy this book, I read it from a nature and animal lover point of view and thoroughly enjoyed everything about this memoir. Matt Jackson-Smith says: “I liken veterinary medicine to a rollercoaster ride with its ups, downs, trials and tribulations…the scale of the highs and lows in this profession is staggering”. He writes with an open and honest eloquence, not shying away from the darker side of his role, but also ensuring the joy and laughter shines through. You really feel he is in the job for all the right reasons, and is constantly learning and improving. His love for all animals as a mixed practice vet is inspiring. My Life as a Yorkshire Vet is a wonderfully engaging and rewarding autobiography, written with empathy and kindness. Highly recommended.
I really enjoy this connected series of books published by Mirror Books. The author mentions attending Cannon Hall Farm to look after the animals there in My Life as a Yorkshire Vet, and Living Our Best Lives covers the farming dynasty owners.
Liz Robinson
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My Life As A Yorkshire Vet Synopsis
NEW from the star of Channel 5's hit show The Yorkshire Vet - with a foreword from Peter Wright
“Animals can be our greatest comfort or our absolute heartbreak when we lose them, but they never stop teaching us and helping us to be better.”
Matt Jackson-Smith is a new generation Yorkshire vet; a dashing James Herriot for the modern age. From watching TV show The Yorkshire Vet with his gran, to being one of its most popular stars, Matt is forging an exciting life and career both on and off screen.
In this fascinating, funny, engaging and honest memoir he opens his case book to reveal what life is really like as a Yorkshire vet in the 21st Century.
Matt reveals his journey from the son of a rugby league superstar to one of TVs most popular animal experts. He talks about his childhood struggles with stuttering, his adventures at vet school, his veterinary career and his journey to stardom as one of the most popular professionals on Channel 5’s hit show, The Yorkshire Vet.
With stories from his childhood, his training and early career, through to his current success at work while starting a family of his own.
This is a funny, touching and engaging snapshot of Matt’s story so far – filled with anecdotes and heartwarming tales of life as a Yorkshire Vet and beyond.
From dealing with exotic wildcats and crocs to dramatic emergency Caesarean sections on dairy cows – from open-shell operations on tortoises to looking after a care home’s beloved budgie.
The book takes the reader beyond the TV series and behind the scenes into Matt’s wonderful animal world.
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About Matt Jackson-Smith
Matt Jackson-Smith, 35, joined Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Vet in 2020 as part of the younger generation. He trained as a vet at the University of Glasgow, the same place where the world’s most famous vet Alf Wight (James Herriot) trained, he now works at Donaldson’s Vets in Huddersfield as a mixed vet – treating farm and small animals.
Well-known for his love of exotics, he has pet snakes, a Bearded Dragon called Dennis and a beloved dog Harry. Matt also features in The Yorkshire Vet: At Home With The Greens – a spin-off special and Channel 5’s Springtime and Winter on the Farm. He has recently become a proud Dad to baby daughter Anastasia and is married to wife Katherine.
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