Follow vet Brendan Gardiner as he goes about his daily routine in the West of Ireland. On call 24/7, in all weather and all terrain, the life of a rural vet is challenging.

One vet takes on roles carried out by many separate individuals in human medicine, such as surgery, radiology, pharmacy and preventative healthcare. It’s a career that brings you in contact with all walks of life, it can be physically, emotionally and mentally demanding.

Produced and Presented by John Skehan

First broadcast 4th April 1978

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