Yukon Vet

20148 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.

The Miracle Dog: Episode Image
Episode 3The Miracle Dog

Dr Oakley checks on newborn reindeer calves, only to find that one of them is seriously ill. At the clinic, the team must perform an eye-opening surgery. (S7, ep 9)

Squawk Off!: Episode Image
Episode 5Squawk Off!

Dr Oakley travels off grid and checks on a prickly peacock. Back at the clinic, the team need to remove a warped horn from Gimli the goat. (S7, ep 11)

At the Cow Wash: Episode Image
Episode 7At the Cow Wash

Dr Oakley discovers a cow with a nasty infection. At her clinic, therapy dog Gauge needs surgery on his eye. (S7, ep 12)

Porcupine Posse: Episode Image
Episode 8Porcupine Posse

Dr Oakley checks up on Bindi's pups to get them ready for adoption. Plus there's a problem infesting the reindeer at the AWCC. (S7, ep 10)

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