Eventually, this vet was back in harness. With the all-clear from the amazing surgeon who had rebuilt my knee, I was raring to go. “I’ll be fine. Just book things in as normal,” I instructed the receptionists confidently, although more sensible colleagues tried to overrule these plans.
Helen, ever wise and thoughtful, had even blanked off some appointment slots mid-morning and mid-afternoon and, in those slots, written make a cup of tea for Julian, and let him sit down. Even though I was delighted to be back in action, it turned out Helen was right- I found myself craving the mini-breaks to lift my limb and let the swelling subside. Sadly, the first minibreak had to be abandoned, as Vera appeared as an extra emergency.
Bending down to examine a large dog on the floor or lifting a spaniel onto the table for an elderly lady recovering from surgery for a new hip herself, however, were steps too far.
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