Yukon Vet

20146 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.

Mud, Muck, and Yuck: Episode Image
Episode 0Mud, Muck, and Yuck

Mud, Muck and Yuck: Dr Michelle Oakley is back at it again, proving just how dirty the job of an Alaskan vet can be. (S5, ep 2)

Vet Muscle & Yukon Hustle: Episode Image
Episode 3Vet Muscle & Yukon Hustle

Dr Oakley won't back down from some of her most difficult patients! Whether it's a reindeer with a strong will or a beloved horse with an abscess. (S5, ep 3)

Crisis in the Yukon: Episode Image
Episode 4Crisis in the Yukon

After-hour phone calls, serious injuries and emergency surgeries are all in a day's work for Dr Michelle Oakley. (S5, ep 4)

Dances with Dachshunds: Episode Image
Episode 4Dances with Dachshunds

Dr Oakley treats an off-the-grid dachshund and an emotional support pig, and reunites reindeer siblings. (S8, 15) 7+

Adorable Alaska: Episode Image
Episode 5Adorable Alaska

On this special episode, Dr Michelle Oakley works with some of her youngest patients to ensure they grow up healthy and strong. (S5, ep 5)

This Little Piggy Had An Ouchie: Episode Image
Episode 6This Little Piggy Had An Ouchie

Dr Oakley treats a limping bull bison, a dog with a mammary mass and a reindeer that's unable to shed his antlers. (S8, ep 13)

I'll Tell you Wattle Want: Episode Image
Episode 7I'll Tell you Wattle Want

Dr Oakley is kept busy as she sees a horse with a limp, pregnancy checks a group of goats and treats an overweight dog. (S8, ep 17)

Pups in the Oven: Episode Image
Episode 8Pups in the Oven

Dr Oakley treats a dog with a bloated stomach, a goat with a shocking prolapse and a cow with a worrying, mysterious lump. (S8, ep 18)

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Episode 10Chicken of the Sea

Join Dr Oakley as she treats a chunky chicken, a calf that was attacked by a bear and a rescued kitten with worms. (S8, ep 19) 7+

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