Series synopsis
Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet is an American reality television series that premiered on Nat Geo Wild on April 12, 2014. It ended on October 7, 2023. It stars Michelle Oakley.
Spanning thousands of acres and incorporating hundreds of species of animals; Michelle Oakley’s veterinary practice is Yukon tough. There is no such thing as a typical day in Michelle’s practice. House calls can range from expelling dogs anal glands to getting chased down by the very large Arctic musk-ox. Accompanied by her teenage daughters and armed with humor as sharp as scalpel, Michelle deftly juggles being a full time Veterinarian, wife and doctor; taking us into unexplored and unexamined ...
Premise
Spanning thousands of acres and incorporating hundreds of species of animals; Michelle Oakley’s veterinary practice is Yukon tough. There is no such thing as a typical day in Michelle’s practice. House calls can range from expelling dogs anal glands to getting chased down by the very large Arctic musk-ox. Accompanied by her teenage daughters and armed with humor as sharp as scalpel, Michelle deftly juggles being a full time Veterinarian, wife and doctor; taking us into unexplored and unexamined regions of the Yukon.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Michelle Oakley as Herself
Episodes
This series spans 12 seasons with 118 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 12, 2014 | May 17, 2014 |
| Season 2 | 10 | November 1, 2014 | January 3, 2015 |
| Season 3 | 8 | March 19, 2016 | May 14, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 8 | October 1, 2016 | November 19, 2016 |
| Season 5 | 11 | October 14, 2017 | December 16, 2017 |
| Season 6 | 8 | October 6, 2018 | November 24, 2018 |
| Season 7 | 11 | September 28, 2019 | December 14, 2019 |
| Season 8 | 10 | March 21, 2020 | May 23, 2020 |
| Season 9 | 10 | March 13, 2021 | May 15, 2021 |
| Season 10 | 12 | October 9, 2021 | December 18, 2021 |
| Season 11 | 10 | April 8, 2023 | June 10, 2023 |
| Season 12 | 14 | September 9, 2023 | December 9, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fly Like an Eagle A near fatal emergency brings Dr. Oakley to her home clinic where she rapidly works on a dog with a face full of porcupine quills. At her satellite clinic in Alaska, Dr. Oakley improvises with foam piping to make a wing splint for an owl. |
April 12, 2014 |
| 2 |
One Angry Muskox Dr. Oakley stops at a local farm to run some tests on horses that may be at risk for a highly contagious disease, transmitted through the bite of horse flies. Then she pays a visit to the angriest muskox in the Yukon for a routine check-up, but he doesn't plan on surrendering without a fight. Later Dr. Oakley helps a devoted dog owner figure out the best options for his sick yet beloved family lab suffering from a chronic cough caused by a blocked windpipe. |
April 19, 2014 |
| 3 |
Caribou Down It's mating season in the Yukon which means Dr. Oakley is busier than ever. She gets her hands a little dirty first to diagnose Priscilla, a cow who can't seem to get pregnant. Then, she gets a call from the Yukon Wildlife Preserve to help with a tricky case of a young caribou bull with growths on his nose. Then it's off to the next appointment, but this one is different. Mating season isn't in the cards for Dr. Oakley's dog, Daisy Mae Lover-Pants, and the time has come for her to get spayed. |
April 26, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mush Madness In the days leading up to Dr. Michelle Oakley's work at a Yukon sled dog race, she handles a variety of patients, including some very fast sled dogs. On race day Michelle plunges in, examining a long stream of athletic dogs. |
November 1, 2014 |
| 2 |
Flying Caribou The Quebec caribou population is on the brink of extirpation, and veterinarian Michelle Oakley flies in to help save it. |
November 8, 2014 |
| 3 |
When Coyotes Attack Tragedy strikes the Oakleys’ own backyard when a coyote attack puts Willow’s goat in critical condition. |
November 15, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Yak Attack Dr. Michelle Oakley covers thousands of miles as she tends the Yukon's animal population; she treats a 300 pound yak and a golden eagle. |
March 19, 2016 |
| 2 |
Steer Clear This week, Dr. Oakley’s house calls consist of a string of scary visits that ultimately send two people to the hospital. |
March 26, 2016 |
| 3 |
Baby Boom A baby boom has hit the Yukon Territory, and for Dr. Michelle Oakley that means helping a weak cow deliver an oversized calf, delivering puppies and treating a pregnant goat. |
April 2, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
One Mad Mama Dr. Oakley chases sheep, protects an ailing musk ox, and teams up with a superhero pig. She then reunites with Patches, a dog with a puzzling paw problem. |
October 1, 2016 |
| 2 |
Poking the Bear Dr. Oakley performs physical examinations on two black bears during a risky relocation, and a grey wolf goes under the knife for a complicated procedure. |
October 8, 2016 |
| 3 |
Raging Bison Dr. Oakley examines two feisty wood bison before they are released into the wild, then travels by helicopter to a glacier to check on sled dogs. |
October 15, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alaska Calling Dr. Oakley helps various animals through the seasons. |
October 14, 2017 |
| 2 |
The Boar Ultimatum Dr. Oakley is on an airborne mission to track down a wild boar who has contributed to the species' overpopulation in the area, but he's hard to wrangle. |
October 14, 2017 |
| 3 |
Wild Wild Wolverine Dr. Oakley traps a snarling wolverine to learn more about her ferocious species, but this girl is all bite. |
October 21, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Riddle of the Lynx An emergency cesarean section keeps Dr. Oakley up all night. |
October 6, 2018 |
| 2 |
Bison Business Dr. Oakley races the clock wrangling bison. |
October 13, 2018 |
| 3 |
Dances with Ibexes Unresponsive dog; tracking ibex in France. |
October 20, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blazing Bison A cat's bladder problem puts Dr. Oakley in a tricky spot; rowdy bison need wrangling. |
September 28, 2019 |
| 2 |
Foal's Gold Everyone waits with bated breath as Dr. Oakley checks three mares for pregnancy. |
October 5, 2019 |
| 3 |
Bears on a Plane Two bear cubs need Dr. Oakley's help as they embark on a long journey to a new home. |
October 12, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Big Bad Wolf Dr. Michelle Oakley, a veterinarian in one of the most rugged environments on Earth. |
March 21, 2020 |
| 2 |
Law of the Claw Dr. Oakley and her daughters rush to save a canine who’s ingested pills, then team up with Dr. Doyle to operate on a horse with a nasty leg infection. |
March 28, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Miracle Dog Dr. Oakley fights to save a newborn reindeer calf and performs a miraculous surgery on a canine burn victim. |
April 4, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fur-Ociously Cute Dr. Oakley takes on baby porcupines, a delightful moose calf, and even some newborn lynx kittens. |
March 13, 2021 |
| 2 |
Don't Be Mean, Wolverine Dr. Oakley sees a wolverine with a growing lump on its side; a reindeer castration. |
March 20, 2021 |
| 3 |
M'Udder Nature Dr. Michelle Oakley, a veterinarian in one of the most rugged environments on Earth. |
March 27, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
You Ain't Nothin' But a Hound Dog Dr Oakley treats a Sitka deer with a recurring limp, an alpaca-llama cross with an attitude, and guards the family dog from a wandering hound. |
October 9, 2021 |
| 2 |
Even if it Quills Me Dr Oakley treats a moose with an eye injury, a rescued pig, and a dog with a porcupine vendetta. |
October 9, 2021 |
| 3 |
Flip the Pig Dr. Oakley learns to flip a pig and treats a dog at risk of losing a paw. |
October 16, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Cat Got Your Tongue Dr. Oakley treats a cat that swallowed a string and a pregnant reindeer with cancer. |
April 8, 2023 |
| 2 |
Grandma Knows Best Dr. Oakley treats a limping bison and a litter of puppies struggling to survive. |
April 15, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Pug We Love Dr. Oakley tries to outsmart a herd of bison and fights for the life of a cherished friend. |
April 22, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Runaway Reindeer Dr. Oakley herds a group of unruly reindeer and treats a breeding mini ram with a limp. Back in Haines, the team treats a dog with a mass and a supersized cat with painfully matted fur. |
September 9, 2023 |
| 2 |
Stay Wild The Oakleys treat an electrocuted sloth, track the elusive tapir, and release rescued animals back into the wild. |
September 16, 2023 |
| 3 |
Pura Vida In Costa Rica, Dr. Oakley treats jaguars, tackles an abscess on a tropical weasel, and determines if a rescued sloth can be released into the wild. |
September 23, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nat Geo Wild |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 12, 2014 |
| Last aired | October 7, 2023 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Saturday at 22:00:00 |