Vet at the End of the Earth

‘Delightful. This warm-hearted book makes you full of admiration for Hollins’s spirit of adventure, and for his commitment to the animals he cares for’ Daily Mail

‘An amusing account of being a vet in the most remote settlements in the world… The author’s bonhomie makes [for] an engaging read’ Financial Times

‘A delightful, fascinating and entertaining book, ideal for anyone with a passion for the wild and natural world, and who dreams of escapism, adventure and challenge’ Dr Hilary Jones, MBE

‘Entertaining… [Hollins] writes with wit’ Daily Express

‘A Great Veterinary Adventure set in the wilds of the South Atlantic – highly recommended!’ Gareth Steel, author of Never Work with Animals

‘Charming descriptions of a life well led on the fringes; vividly told with compassion and humour’ Jonathan C Slaght, author of Owls of the Eastern Ice

Originally from the south of England, Jonathan Hollins MRCVS graduated from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and has been a working vet for four decades. Since the mid-2000s, he has spent long periods as a senior vet in the British Overseas Territories of the South Atlantic and has a home on St Helena. He has written for the UK national press and presented documentary features for BBC Radio 3 and Radio 4.