Young James Herriot

After a disastrous start with two of his professors, James seeks to redeem himself by diagnosing the ailment of suffering dray horse. The young vet learns that caring for animals can be more complicated than simply trying to save their lives.

James gets the chance for some invaluable hands-on experience treating sick livestock, but Rob McAloon only see the chance to make some much-needed cash. Whirly Tyson finds herself targeted by Professor Gunnell and decides to exact her revenge.

Fellow student Jenny Muirhead has her eyes on James. When he takes a job at her parent's kennels, the position comes with strings attached. Whirly heads for a showdown with Prof. Gunnell, whose negligence leads James to think his time in Glasgow is ending