'Dr Oakley, Yukon Vet' Season 9: Release date, plot, cast and all you need to know about Nat Geo Wild's animal rescue show

A whole new season, a new set of clients, the same rugged location, Dr Michelle Oakley is here to brave a new set on challenges
Dr Michelle Oakley is the only vet in the area (yukonvet/ Instagram)
Dr Michelle Oakley is the only vet in the area (yukonvet/ Instagram)

Taking care of animals is absolutely rewarding, but it's not easy. It requires time and dedication, and more importantly, knowing how to handle an unfamiliar one without being scared. For those who pursue their love for animals and choose to be veterinarians, the responsibility is far greater. After all, how else does one take care of an animal without being able to communicate, all while trying to gain their trust?

The challenge is twice as hard for Dr Michelle Oakley. She doesn't exactly fall under that category of domesticating the animals; she's in charge of all the wild residents of the massive Yukon. Be it bears, bison or wolverines, there's nothing Dr Oakley hasn't treated over the years. Now, with Season 9 of 'Dr Oakley, Yukon Vet' premiering soon, she's all set to do what she does best —help animals.

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Release date

You can catch the premiere of 'Dr Oakley, Yukon Vet' Season 9 on the Nat Geo Wild channel on Saturday, March 13th at 9/8c.

Plot

The Yukon, while stunning beyond compassion, is unforgiving. For those willing to brave its harsh weather and terrain, tough skin is of utmost priority. And, no one is tougher than Dr Michelle Oakley, the only all-species vet in the area. This season sees Dr Oakley back in action, doing what she does best, helping animals, both wild and domestic.

As per the official Nat Geo website: 'Meet Dr. Michelle Oakley, vet to pretty much everything that moves in the Yukon, making house calls across thousands of square miles, helping animals wild and domestic. Accompanied by her teenage daughters and armed with humor as sharp as a scalpel, Dr Oakley deftly juggles being a full-time vet, wife, and mother, while taking us across some of the most rugged and remote landscapes in the world.'



 

Cast

Dr Michelle Oakley

The one and only Dr Michelle Oakley is back for a new season of 'Dr Oakley, Yukon Vet', where she deals with the challenge of being the only certified veterinarian in the area. Dr Oakley graduated from the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada. She also interned at the Calgary Zoo. Her current home base is Haines Junction, Yukon and Haines, Alaska, from where she primarily functions. Her show premiered back in 2014 and since then, viewers have seen her rise to every possible challenge, from tending to injured eagles, dogs, assisting bison breeding and even aiding bears.



 

Trailers

The trailer of 'Dr Oakley, Yukon Vet' Season 9 hasn't been released yet. Watch this space for more updates.

Where to watch

You can catch the premiere of 'Dr Oakley, Yukon Vet' Season 9 on the Nat Geo Wild channel on Saturday, March 13th at 9/8c. You can also watch all eight seasons of 'Dr Oakley Yukon Vet' on Disney+.

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