Yukon Vet

20143 series
Available on NatGeoWild HD
NatGeoWild HD

Making house calls in the far reaches of Northern Canada is a daunting task in the least, considering the houses may be separated by hundreds of miles. That challenge doesn't stop Dr Michelle Oakley from performing her many duties as a veterinarian in one of the most rugged environments on Earth. In addition to running an animal clinic out of her home in Haines Junction, Yukon - where she lives with husband Shane and their three daughters - Dr Oakley also operates a satellite clinic 150 miles away and is the on-call vet for the Yukon Wildlife Preserve, which is about 100 miles from Haines Junction. She also makes house calls, sometimes driving for long stretches through desolate wilderness to check on a patient. This series documents how Dr Oakley juggles being a full-time vet, wife and mom, and does so with a sense of humour and devotion.

Wild Wild Wolverine: Episode Image
Episode 2Wild Wild Wolverine

Dr Oakley ensnares a wolverine. An arthritic jaguar gets help getting back on his feet and a cow's maternal instincts put Dr Oakley in a tight spot. (S5, ep 2)

License to Quill: Episode Image
Episode 3License to Quill

It's Dr Oakley's to the rescue when dog Harper gets caught in a prickly situation. Later, she squares off with a muskox and a bear cub undergoes surgery. (S5, ep 3)

Bear Trapped: Episode Image
Episode 4Bear Trapped

Dr Oakley goes to the rescue of a newborn reindeer with a serious injury. An unexpected guest threatens to scupper her plan as she tries to collar a black bear. (S5, ep 4)

Bovine Intervention: Episode Image
Episode 5Bovine Intervention

A routine task turns into a wild cow chase for Dr Oakley. Plus, a miniature horse needs her help, along with a disgruntled pig that's gone into labour. (S5, ep 5)

Hump Day: Episode Image
Episode 6Hump Day

Dr Oakley must hold her ground when she treats two rather unpredictable boars. Plus, a camel needs neutering and some baby owls get their first check up. (S5, ep 6)

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