Yukon Vet

2014•6 series

Available on 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.

Episode 2Foal's Gold

It's all hands on deck as Dr Oakley castrates a once-wild stallion. But will the newly gelded horse succeed in getting three mares pregnant? (S7, ep 4)

Episode 4No Horsing Around

Dental damage is no trouble for an old horse with a history of being a survivor, but another pony's mysterious nosebleed needs a deeper look. (S7, ep 3) 7+

Episode 5Don't Poke a Sleeping Porcupine

A young reindeer with many ailments needs Dr Oakley's help to get back into fighting shape, and an elderly porcupine poses a pokey problem. (S7, ep 5)