Yukon Vet

20146 series
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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.

Bison Business: Episode Image
Episode 1Bison Business

Dr Oakley races the clock to wrangle a herd of bison. She also treats a bald eagle with a blow to the head and a cat with a confusing case of curled claws. 12+. (S6, ep 1)

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... 12+. (S6, ep 2)

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