Veterinarian Collection

FRENCH VETERINARY CLINIC. Lithograph advertising poster, 1894, for Paris veterinary clinic by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen

A male Florida panther is treed by specialized dogs near the Seminole Indian Reservation

Head of a viper with bark, c.1800-1850 (object)
7418311 Head of a viper with bark, c.1800-1850 (object); Ecole Nationale Veterinaire, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Bark viper head: demountable model of clastic anatomy made of papier-mache, cork)

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Auguste Chauveau
5939832 Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Auguste Chauveau; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Auguste Chauveau (1827 - 1917) French professor and veterinarian); Photo © Aunaies

The cow doctor (engraving)
8642710 The cow doctor (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cow doctor)

The Centenary of the Royal Veterinary College, Camden Town; Free Practice -- Sounding... 1819. Creator: Unknown
The Centenary of the Royal Veterinary College, Camden Town; Free Practice -- Sounding his Lungs, 1819. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Portrait of Denis Le Roy, veterinarian in the household of King Louis XVI, c1780. Creator: Denis-Sebastien Leroy
Portrait of Denis Le Roy, veterinarian in the household of King Louis XVI, c1780

Portrait of an unknown person (Denis Le Roy?), c1780. Creator: Denis-Sebastien Leroy
Portrait of an unknown person (Denis Le Roy?), c1780

Vet David Taylor with Ramu the killer whale at Windsor Safari Park. May 1976

The Animals Institute-A Hospital for Horses, Dogs, Cats, etc 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Animals Institute-A Hospital for Horses, Dogs, Cats, etc.. 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

The Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, 1888. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

"The Whispering Rocks"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922
7214618 " The Whispering Rocks" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting, Hugh (1886-1947); (add.info)

"He talks English!"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922
7214613 " He talks English!" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting, Hugh (1886-1947); (add.info.: " He talks English)

"The Doctor started chatting in Spanish to the bed-maker"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
7214611 " The Doctor started chatting in Spanish to the bed-maker" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

"The Popsipetel Picture-History of King Jong Thinkalot frontispiece illustration from The Voyages of Doctor
7214602 " The Popsipetel Picture-History of King Jong Thinkalot frontispiece illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

"Working away with their noses against the end of the island"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor
7214617 " Working away with their noses against the end of the island" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

"Did acrobatics on the beasts horns"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922
7214612 " Did acrobatics on the beasts horns" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

"A traveller arrives illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922
7214606 " A traveller arrives illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting, Hugh (1886-1947); (add.info)

Title page from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922, written and illustrated by Hugh Lofting (1886-1947)
7214540 Title page from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922, written and illustrated by Hugh Lofting (1886-1947) by Lofting, Hugh (1886-1947); Photo © AF Fotografie

"Tiptoe incognito"whispered Bumpo;illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922
7214620 " Tiptoe incognito" whispered Bumpo; illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting, Hugh (1886-1947); (add.info)

"The Terrible Three From an Indian rock-engraving found on Hawks -Head Mountain
7214616 " The Terrible Three From an Indian rock-engraving found on Hawks -Head Mountain, Spidermonkey Island" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

"Boy, wheres the skipper?"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922
7214609 " Boy, wheres the skipper?" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting, Hugh (1886-1947); (add.info.: " Boy, wheres the skipper)

"Being a good noticer is terribly important"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922
7214605 " Being a good noticer is terribly important" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

An obese vet examines a sick cow at a dairy farm, Georgian era. 1831 (engraving)
7234795 An obese vet examines a sick cow at a dairy farm, Georgian era.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Had to chase his butterflies with a crown upon his head"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
7214619 " Had to chase his butterflies with a crown upon his head" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

"What else can I think?"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922
7214608 " What else can I think?" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting, Hugh (1886-1947); (add.info.: " What else can I think)

"And in her right foot she carried a lighted candle"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922
7214604 " And in her right foot she carried a lighted candle" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

"I would sit on the river-wall with mny feet dangling over the water"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor
7214603 " I would sit on the river-wall with mny feet dangling over the water" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

"It was a great moment"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922
7214615 " It was a great moment" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting, Hugh (1886-1947); (add.info)

"I was alone in the ocean!"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922
7214614 " I was alone in the ocean!" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting, Hugh (1886-1947); (add.info.: " I was alone in the ocean)

"In these lower levels we came upon the shadowy shapes of dead ships"illustration from The Voyages of Doctor
7214610 " In these lower levels we came upon the shadowy shapes of dead ships" illustration from The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, 1922 by Lofting

Diseases of dogs and their treatments (engraving)
7185726 Diseases of dogs and their treatments (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diseases of dogs and their treatments)

A sick cat (coloured engraving)
7153266 A sick cat (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A sick cat. Illustration for The Attractive Picture Book (Griffith and Farran)

An Animal Hospital (plate 20), 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
An Animal Hospital (plate 20), 1843

Saint Jerome in Penitence and as a Scholar Removing a Thorn from a Lions Paw (Sch. 2673 & 2673), ca. 1470-85

Portrait of James Law (1838-1921), Circa 1870s. Creator: Purdy & Frear
Portrait of James Law (1838-1921), Circa 1870s

Ms Grec 2244 fol. 4 Operating on a horse (vellum)
CHT234566 Ms Grec 2244 fol.4 Operating on a horse (vellum) by Greek School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Greek, out of copyright

Ms 214 fol. 46v Shoeing a horse, from Libro de Menescalcia y Albeyteria
CHT234551 Ms 214 fol.46v Shoeing a horse, from Libro de Menescalcia y Albeyteria by Juan Alvarez, c.1390 (vellum) by Spanish School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Ms 214 fol. 26v Curing glossitis in a horse, from Libro de Menescalcia y
CHT234550 Ms 214 fol.26v Curing glossitis in a horse, from Libro de Menescalcia y Albeyteria by Juan Alvarez, c.1390 (vellum) by Spanish School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Anatomy of a horse, from Cours d Hippiatrique ou Traite Complet de la Medecine
CHT234574 Anatomy of a horse, from Cours d Hippiatrique ou Traite Complet de la Medecine des Chevaux by Philippe-Etienne Lafosse (1738-1820) engraved by Claude Fessard

Jackie, a six-year-old lion from the Los Angeles Zoological Garden, takes a lukewarm bath... (colour litho)
2778147 Jackie, a six-year-old lion from the Los Angeles Zoological Garden, takes a lukewarm bath... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jackie)

The dentist and the hippo (colour litho)
2778247 The dentist and the hippo (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dentist and the hippo)

The vaccination of ducks (colour litho)
2777891 The vaccination of ducks (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The vaccination of ducks)

Ms 214 fol. 38r Treating a horse with mange, from Libro de Menescalcia y
CHT234572 Ms 214 fol.38r Treating a horse with mange, from Libro de Menescalcia y Albeyteria by Juan Alvarez, c.1390 (vellum) by Spanish School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

The vet from the Fulham branch of The Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals
STC427918 The vet from the Fulham branch of The Peoples Dispensary for Sick Animals, from Wonderful London, published 1926-27 (photogravure) by English Photographer

When Beasts Need a Surgeon (Colour Litho)
2809092 When Beasts Need a Surgeon (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Beasts Need a Surgeon)

Tragedy at the Zoological Garden (colour litho)
2778550 Tragedy at the Zoological Garden (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragedy at the Zoological Garden)

Dangerous cures, a rhinoceros operated by a cataract in the New York Zoo (colour litho)
2815120 Dangerous cures, a rhinoceros operated by a cataract in the New York Zoo (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dangerous cures)

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Step into the world of veterinary care with a glimpse into history. This captivating lithograph advertising poster from 1894 showcases a French veterinary clinic, highlighting the dedication and expertise of these professionals. In another corner of the world, on the Seminole Indian Reservation, specialized dogs are seen treing a male Florida panther. These skilled canines assist veterinarians in their noble mission to protect wildlife and ensure their well-being. During World War I, a female veterinarian tends to horses at a repository. Her compassion and skill play an essential role in caring for these loyal companions amidst the chaos of war. A colorful lithograph titled "The Second Crime of the Pachyderm" captures our attention. It reminds us that even large animals require medical attention and that veterinarians possess both courage and knowledge when faced with challenging cases. Traveling back to 1888, we discover The Animals Institute—a hospital catering to horses, dogs, cats, and more. This establishment serves as a testament to mankind's commitment towards providing comprehensive healthcare for all creatures great and small. Moving across borders to The Royal Agricultural College in Cirencester also takes us back to 1888. Here, aspiring veterinarians receive education rooted in tradition while embracing modern advancements that shape the future of animal medicine. Now let's delve into literature where illustrations from "The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle" transport us into fantastical realms where animals communicate with humans. In one scene titled "The Whispering Rocks, " we witness Dr. Dolittle unraveling secrets hidden within nature's whispers—an embodiment of his extraordinary bond with animals. In another illustration labeled "He talks English. " language barriers crumble as Dr. Dolittle converses effortlessly with creatures from diverse backgrounds—showcasing not only his linguistic prowess but also his ability to bridge gaps between species through empathy and understanding. Language transcends further still as Dr. Dolittle engages in conversation en español with a humble bed-maker.