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.

Mush Madness: Episode Image
Episode 1Mush Madness

Follow vet Dr Michelle Oakley as she tends to the Yukon's vast animal population. First up is a feral cat, a fearsome muskox and a former sled dog champion. (S2, ep 1)

Flying Caribou: Episode Image
Episode 2Flying Caribou

Time is of the essence when Dr Oakley is called to Quebec to help a team of scientists battling to save a unique caribou herd from being wiped out. (S2, ep 2)

When Coyotes Attack: Episode Image
Episode 3When Coyotes Attack

Tragedy strikes the Oakleys' own backyard when a coyote attack puts Willow's goat in a critical condition. (S2, ep 3)

Leopards, Wolf Pups & Grizzlies, Oh My!: Episode Image
Episode 6Leopards, Wolf Pups & Grizzlies, Oh My!

Winter has arrived and fast-dropping temperatures mean Michelle Oakley has got her hands even more full than usual. (S2, ep 6) 7+

The Missing Lynx: Episode Image
Episode 7The Missing Lynx

After leading a lynx kitten vaccination that turns into a pursuit in the underbrush, Dr Oakley checks in on two labs who got on the wrong side of a porcupine. (S2, ep 7)

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