Dr. Dee: Alaska Vet
Overview
Alaska presents a unique and rugged environment for veterinary work, filled with treacherous glaciers, towering mountains, and extreme weather conditions. Dr. Dee Thornell embraces these challenges with unwavering dedication, committed to the welfare of both wild and domestic animals across the vast landscapes of the state. Her relentless mission to provide care in such a demanding setting showcases the extraordinary lengths she goes to for her animal patients, proving that being a veterinarian in Alaska is as rewarding as it is daunting.
Episodes
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1
Taking Flight
Dr. Dee sets off on her inaugural cross-country journey as a newly minted pilot, aiming to provide medical care for animals in the Arctic Circle. Alon...
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2
Laundromat Surgery
Dr. Dee travels to a secluded community in Ruby, Alaska, where she sets up a marathon spay and neuter clinic in a laundromat. Meanwhile, at one of Ala...
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3
Don't Mess With Mama
Dr. Dee examines a black bear emerging from hibernation, but that’s just the beginning of her challenges! A standard cattle castration quickly escal...
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4
Raging Horse
Dr. Dee looks into a potential neurological issue affecting her own dog. Meanwhile, a routine horse castration takes a turn for the worse. Back at the...
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5
Springing Into Action
A spirited little horse proves to be quite a challenge for the veterinarians, while a bigger horse faces a serious health risk that could be life-thre...
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6
Tis the Season
Dr. Dee balances her responsibilities as she cares for her mother while managing her hectic clinic, where a vet is in the midst of an emergency surger...
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7
Operation Pegasus
Dr. Dee and her crew take on an incredible challenge as they use a helicopter to airlift an injured horse from the remote wilderness! Additionally, Dr...
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2
On the Edge of Nowhere
Dr. Dee and her spouse, Ken, travel to a small Alaskan village with only 107 residents to provide veterinary care through a clinic. Meanwhile, at Anim...
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3
High on the Hog
Dr. Dee launches a fundraising campaign for a no-kill animal shelter in Fairbanks by organizing a pet tricks contest. During this event, a pot-bellied...
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4
Against All Odds
In Eagle, Alaska, Dr. Dee and Ken run a veterinary clinic. At Animal House, Dr. Terry rushes into action, carrying out emergency surgery on a dog that...
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5
Critical Condition
While at Animal House, Dee encounters a Chihuahua suffering from a serious medical issue, a chatty Macaw requiring a beak trim, and a critically ill n...
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6
Down to the Wire
Dr. Dee heads out to a ranch to examine a pack horse named Red, but she must tread lightly since Red has a tendency to kick fiercely. Meanwhile, Dr. T...
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7
Farm Frenzy
Dr. Dee takes her mother on a trip to a secluded veterinary clinic in Manley Hot Springs, Alaska. Meanwhile, at Animal House, a Rottweiler is suspecte...
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8
Raging Bull
Dr. Dee travels to Healy, Alaska, to work at a remote veterinary clinic. During a spay surgery, she discovers that a dog has tumors. Meanwhile, just o...
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9
Operation Baby Owl Rescue
Dr. Dee and her husband Ken rush to the scene of an emergency, where they are tasked with saving baby owls that have been orphaned after an eagle atta...