by David Morrison

Synopsis

Judy returns from holiday to her job as receptionist in a vet’s practice, to find things much changed while she has been away. One of the partners has been hospitalised with appendicitis, and Mr Skarowitz, a locum from eastern Europe, appointed to fill in.

He has re-trained to become a vet, and it is probably best not to ask what his original job was. His methods are unorthodox, as is his equipment which includes items from a DIY store, a joke shop, various kitchen appliances, a sewing machine and even something from the local zoo! Although he speaks good English, his understanding of it is entirely literal. He has no comprehension of the nuances, phraseology and euphemisms which litter the language as we know it. 

Consequently, there are series of misunderstandings with patients, some of which have unexpected outcomes, none more so than with Miss Fylde’s rabbit. Oh, and Mrs Kent’s dog. Or rather the dog belonging to her late husband, who met with a tragic accident while doing his job as a window cleaner on an aircraft carrier. 

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