Yukon Vet

2014•3 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.

Hold the Cheese, Please: Episode Image
Episode 12Hold the Cheese, Please

Dr Oakley treats a bulldog and an elk and moves three baby bison to their new home. The team meets a veteran and their beloved therapy reindeer. 7+ (S11, ep 21)

Cow Cuddles: Episode Image
Episode 13Cow Cuddles

The team treat a pair of chickens who are struggling to walk, a dog with a lump and a cow who loves to give hugs and conduct a long-awaited pregnancy test. (S11, ep 22)

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