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Vancouver Island vet pens book of life lessons learned from 40 years around animals

Dr. Michael High, a veterinarian with nearly 40 years of experience, released his memoir Rear View Wisdom in April 2025 based on his veterinary career on Vancouver Island and elsewhere.
In 2008, while leading a veterinary hospital near Edmonton, he felt isolated, which prompted him to contemplate his professional journey and begin documenting insights gained from his animal patients.
The memoir features stories dedicated to animals he treated, exploring themes of resilience, compassion, and the human-animal connection while addressing the emotional strains of veterinary practice.
High acknowledged that depression is common in the profession, saying, "By helping others, I'm helping myself," and noted veterinarians face pressures from clients’ unrealistic expectations.
After retiring in 2023 to dedicate additional attention to his grown children and reevaluate his priorities following a recent health concern, High hopes his book provides comfort and support to those working in veterinary medicine.

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