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.

All Sheeps and Sizes: Episode Image
Episode 0All Sheeps and Sizes

Dr Michelle Oakley has her work cut out as she wrangles a huge muskox. A herd of wild horses give her the runaround, too.

Family Matters: Episode Image
Episode 0Family Matters

Family Matter: Dr Oakley and her daughter team up to treat a turkey with a broken leg, a family's sickly assistance dog and a pregnant goat.

All Hooves on Deck: Episode Image
Episode 0All Hooves on Deck

Michelle performs an urgent C-section on a bulldog and meets a pregnant alpaca with a skin condition. Some sick reindeer calves need her help, too.

The Riddle of the Lynx: Episode Image
Episode 2The Riddle of the Lynx

Dr Oakley treats a lynx. She also pulls an all-nighter to give a dog an emergency caesarean. But getting the puppies out is just the beginning... (S6, ep 2)

Dances With Ibexes: Episode Image
Episode 3Dances With Ibexes

Dr Oakley meets a mutt with a problem, a parade of parrots and a tiny owl. The team head into the French Alps to learn more about its native ibex. (S6, ep 3) 7+

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