Join us for a book reading event with author and large animal veterinarian Melinda McCall D.V.M.
Her book Driving Home Naked
takes you along on her adventures as a large animal veterinarian in rural Virginia. No
two days are alike as she skillfully deals with the antics of both animals and humans with humor and grit. A gifted storyteller, Dr. Melinda will make you howl with laughter.
Learn more about Dr. Melinda and her book on her website!
About the Book
Have you ever driven home from work wearing nothing but a pair of rubber boots? For Dr. Melinda, a large animal veterinarian in rural Virginia, this is living the dream. Using her background as a farm girl, she’s willing to get down and dirty to help animals in distress. Getting caught driving home naked after a tough day at work is just another day at the office for Dr. Melinda.
Ride along in the vet truck as she fearlessly confronts any obstacle in her path while building a thriving veterinary practice with an all-female foundation. Her stubbornness and grit allow her to surpass the expectations of her adversaries, including her own father, to become the owner of a successful veterinary business and mother of an inquisitive, spirited young daughter. Driving Home Naked offers a firsthand glimpse into the fascinating world of veterinary medicine through Dr. Melinda’s heartfelt and humorous stories. This riveting memoir will captivate animal lovers and inspire people to follow their dreams. Buckle up for a wild ride.
About Melinda McCall, D.V.M.
Melinda McCall was born and raised on a dairy farm nestled in the mountains of Southwest Virginia. She wanted to pursue veterinary medicine from a young age and was determined to prove wrong those who discouraged her. Her job is more than a career; it’s a calling.
Dr. Melinda owns a large animal mobile veterinary service in Virginia. She and her all-female staff specialize in Beef and Dairy cattle herds, swine, small ruminant animals, and camelids. A woman in a male-dominated field, she has mastered the ability to do the work she loves while also educating and inspiring others through her expertise, passion, and grit.
She earned a BS in Biology from Queens University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Melinda resides in Louisa, Virginia, with her daughter Lucy and their beloved Border Collie, Cap. Dr. Melinda is passionate about agricultural education and loves giving back to her community.