Andrew Peacock is a Canadian author and retired veterinarian residing in Freshwater-Carbonear, Newfoundland. His debut book, "Creatures of the Rock: A Veterinarian's Adventures in Newfoundland" was long-listed for the 2015 Leacock Medal for Humour and won the 2015 Newfoundland Book Award. 
Life.
Peacock was born in Toronto and raised in Kapuskasing, Ontario. He moved from Ontario to Newfoundland in 1982 after graduating from the University of Guelph as a doctor of veterinary medicine. Peacock practiced as a mixed animal veterinarian in rural Newfoundland from 1982 to 2010. After retiring from veterinary practice, he wrote two books, both of which are inspired by his time as a veterinarian. He also previously owned an independent bookstore in Carbonear called "Waterwords" with his wife. Along with his literary career, Peacock worked for the Newfoundland and Labrador College of Veterinarians. 
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