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Dr. Oakley knows the meaning of teamwork. Together with the help of her colleagues, she'll get creative to help an injured owl, find a way to examine a rowdy musk-ox and fight to save not one, but two emergency patients.
The Alaska Zoo is home to wild and exotic creatures, and they've called in Dr. Oakley for help. It's just another day at the office as she examines two grizzly bears, a snow leopard and a pack of wolf puppies.
For Dr. Oakley no two days are the same, and being the only all-species vet for hundreds of square miles brings in some interesting cases. With patients like alpaca, reindeer and moose, it's easy to see why being a wilderness vet is no walk in the park.
Dr. Oakley plans a trip to show her daughter what it takes to be a wildlife vet. Together, they'll examine a variety of animals including a jaguar, a cheetah, a bear and some bighorn sheep.
When it comes to animals, Dr. Oakley will do anything to protect their offspring; whether it's caring for a soon-to-be caribou mother or a litter of lynx kittens, she'll make sure the next generation of wildlife grows up safe and healthy.
Dr. Oakley handles everything from simple check-ups to emergency situations - and she needs to be prepared for any patient that walks through the door.
When Dr. Oakley gets a call about two moose calves that are ready to be released, she and her oldest daughters offer to lend a helping hand.
With Dr. Oakley's birthday approaching, her family is planning the perfect surprise. But with a list of clients like a sick yak, a pack of sled dogs and two orphaned eaglets to attend to, how will the Oakleys find time to celebrate?
Dr. Oakley is on a mission to return some of the wild's fiercest predators back to the skies - but will these animals be able to overcome their major injuries?
Dr. Oakley is brought in to help the medical team caring for sled dogs, some of the toughest animals in the sporting world.
Dr. Oakley joins a team attempting to round up wild horses in the Yukon and save them from danger.
Dr. Oakley deals with a feline frenzy while examining some very wild and very large cats, including jaguars, leopards and cheetahs - but a few housecats present puzzling problems as well.
When some of Dr. Oakley's patients develop infections, she'll have to use every trick in the book to help them.
While Dr. Oakley is travelling, her husband Shane uses the opportunity to teach their daughters some important skills for living in the Yukon.
Dr. Oakley is no stranger to working with large animals - from feisty sheep to donkeys, caribou and more.
Whenever families bring in their pets, Dr. Oakley works tirelessly to make sure every one of them goes home happy and healthy.
Dr. Oakley visits zoos and wildlife organizations, making sure the animals that reside in each facility are in top health.
Although performing exams on large animals can be dangerous, Dr. Oakley is determined to help every one of them.
Being on the road can make even the most dedicated veterinarian homesick, but when Dr. Oakley finally gets what she wants, she's reminded that a vet's job is never done.
When Dr. Oakley's oldest daughter leaves home for a wilderness survival camp, she feels inspired to spend extra time with family.
Dr. Oakley knows that the bigger the animal is, the bigger the job will be - and in the Yukon, that means caribou, bison and musk oxen.
Dr. Oakley finds great joy in rehabilitating her feathered patients, from majestic eagles and owls to beautiful ducks and ravens.
For Dr. Oakley, some days are spent performing life-saving surgeries, others involve helping with conservation projects, but most of her days consist of routine exams.
After a full week of treating other people's pets, the tables turn when Dr. Oakley's dog, Daisy, needs an operation.
Dr. Oakley heads out into the field to work with some of the most iconic animals of the Yukon.
Whether it's a horse, pig or donkey, pets are loved by their owners - and Dr. Oakley will give her all to keep these pets happy and healthy.
For Dr. Oakley a hectic schedule is a regular part of the job, but this week is sure to push her to her limits. When her daughter, Mia, applies to an out-of-town school, Dr. Oakley must find a way cope with her changing family.
Horses are one of Dr. Oakley's favorite animals to work with, which is why staying up to date on equine medicine is important in order for her to better help her patients. To refresh her education on this subject, Dr. Oakley is heading back to her alma mater to help one of the professors perform surgery on an injured horse.
Dr. Oakley knows that when working with large, wild animals you always have to be on high alert. When you have patients like brown bears and wood bison, both of which have unpredictable and aggressive behavior, there's no room for error.
Dr. Oakley works with dogs everyday and is constantly reminded why they are considered man's best friend. That's why whenever one of these beloved pets is in trouble, this doctor doesn't stop fighting to help until they can go home wagging their tails.
Pets come in every shape and size, which for Dr. Oakley means seeing patients both large and small. From treating sick rats and aging parrots, to examining pregnant cats and chickens, Dr. Oakley will have to think big to save these tiny creatures.
In the Yukon, farms are a familiar sight and for Dr. Oakley that means plenty of livestock in need of veterinary care. From big boars and baby cows, to even a few Alpaca, Dr. Oakley knows these animals and the farmers depend on her.
The most rewarding part of Dr. Oakley's job is being out in the field working with wild animals. That's why when calls start coming in asking for her to help with wildlife projects, Dr. Oakley jumps at the opportunity to get up close and personal with some amazing creatures.
When cows are in trouble, Dr. Oakley is there on the double. From newly born calves to large herds of cattle, there's no lengths she won't go to in order to help these amazing creatures.
Working with wild animals can be a dangerous job and when these creatures need help, Dr. Oakley never hesitates to jump into action. But when her patient's unpredictable behavior puts her entire medical staff at risk, she has to think fast to get them out of danger.
Performing surgery is always a last case scenario, but sometimes it's unavoidable. So when a rat with mysterious lump and a horse with a fractured leg need her help, she'll put on her surgeon's mask. But no two surgeries are ever the same, which she learns first hand as she operates on a massive boar inside a pigsty.
Whether they bark or oink, dogs and pigs are considered to be some of the most loyal pets, that's why Dr. Oakley is so passionate about helping these animals. Be it regular checkups or answering emergency calls, knowing she can send her patients home wagging their tails, or squealing with delight, is the greatest gift she can receive.
Farms in the Yukon offer a variety of patients for Dr. Oakley, and that means every day offers new challenges. From field surgeries to physical exams, these farm calls keep Dr. Oakley busy, and she knows the animals are relying onher to keep them happy and healthy.
It's birthing season in the Yukon, and that means Dr. Oakley's phone is ringing off the hook with calls asking for assistance with pregnant pets. Dr. Oakley, being there for the first moments of a new animal's life is the greatest joy she gets to experience in her career.
As a wildlife vet, not every appointment happens in the safety of an office, and sometimes heading into the patient's world is the only option.. For Dr. Oakley, who handles everything from feisty musk oxen to grumpy bears, every exam is a risky procedure.
In the Yukon, large animals aren't the only ones that require Dr. Oakley's expertise, little creatures depend on her as well; and these tiny patients tend to have the largest personalities.
With so many species of deer roaming the Yukon, no two encounters are ever the same. But whatever size, age, or color these creatures can always rely on Dr. Oakley to be there when they need her.
Having a diversity of clients is what Dr. Oakley loves most about her job. She can be playing with puppies one minute, out in the field with wild wolverines the next, or simply working with pigs back at her office.
Being the only wildlife vet for hundreds of miles means always being on the road and for Dr. Oakley, that much time away from home can be difficult. So, in order to see her family, she often likes to recruit them to help out with her appointments.
Living in the Yukon means living amongst beautiful landscapes, amazing wildlife, and some of the harshest weather conditions in the world and, out here, when winter hits there's no such thing as a Snow Day. Luckily, Dr. Oakley doesn't mind bundling up and heading out into the cold to help any animal that needs her.
The Yukon is a large place, which for a veterinarian means having clients both near and far. But Dr. Oakley is one dedicated doc and will go to extreme lengths and distances if it means helping her patients.
As a wildlife vet, being prepared for anything is all part of the job and here in the Yukon, there's never a shortage of creatures in need. Fortunately, these animals have Dr. Oakley, a veterinarian who is always ready to answer the call, no matter the time or the place.
For animals living in the Yukon, there are thousands of square miles to call home. This can pose a serious challenge for Dr. Oakley when she goes out into the field, because sometimes, before she can help a creature in need, she first has to find them.
Whether small, medium, or large, there are plenty of fierce creatures to be found in the Yukon. And although Dr. Oakley recognizes some of her patients may be dangerous, that doesn't stop this doctor from doing her job.
Dr. Oakley's job has plenty of ups and downs. While some clients require only simple care, others can be in dire straits. But losing hope isn't something Dr. Oakley knows how to do, because saving her patients and giving them new life is the ultimate reward.
Every year, Dr. Oakley's job offers new clients, challenges, and opportunities. But with her oldest daughter graduating from school, Dr. Oakley has to face a new chapter in her job as a parent.
