Yukon Vet

20145 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.

Cat Got Your Tongue: Episode Image
Episode 1Cat Got Your Tongue

Dr Oakley treats a cat that swallowed a string, a pregnant reindeer with cancer and a drooling porcupine. 7+ (S11, ep 1)

Grandma Knows Best: Episode Image
Episode 2Grandma Knows Best

Dr Oakley treats a limping bison and a litter of puppies struggling to survive. (S11, ep 4)

The Pug We Love: Episode Image
Episode 3The Pug We Love

Join Dr Oakley as she tries to outsmart a herd of bison and fights for the life of a cherished friend. 7+ (S11, ep 5)

Dirty Rotten Chompers: Episode Image
Episode 4Dirty Rotten Chompers

Dr Oakley scrambles to save a dog after it ingests human supplements, operates on a deer's suspicious lump and removes the eye of an alpaca. (S11, ep 2)

Boatload of Bull: Episode Image
Episode 5Boatload of Bull

Dr Oakley transports a bull by boat and sees chinchillas for a cuteness check. 7+ (S11, ep 3)

No Moosetakes: Episode Image
Episode 7No Moosetakes

Dr Oakley operates on an unusual mass and investigates a musk ox with a hair loss problem. 7+ (S11, ep 6)

Just Another Manic Meatball: Episode Image
Episode 8Just Another Manic Meatball

The Oakleys head back to the Yukon on the longest day of the year, and there's plenty of work at Dev's farm to fill the day! (S11, ep 8) 7+

Don't Have a Cow: Episode Image
Episode 9Don't Have a Cow

Dr Oakley diagnoses a friendly ferret and performs surgery on a kitten with a bulging eye. Sierra attempts to pregnancy check a miniature cow. (S11, ep 9) 7+

Eagles and Beagles: Episode Image
Episode 10Eagles and Beagles

Dr Oakley meets a dog with a badly infected paw, as the team takes part in a golden eagles research project and help a cat who has eaten its own tail. (S11, ep 10) 7+

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