Ep 4. Bears on a Plane

Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet season 7 episode 4, titled "Bears on a Plane," follows the daily life of Dr. Michelle Oakley, a veterinarian from the Yukon Territory of Northern Canada, as she treats animals of all sizes and shapes in extreme weather conditions.

In this episode, Dr. Oakley is called to transport two orphaned black bear cubs from Haines, Alaska, to her clinic in the Yukon. The journey to pick up the cubs is treacherous, as she must fly through fog and turbulent weather conditions. Once she arrives in Haines, she visits the cubs and assesses their health. They appear healthy, but she does notice that one has an issue with one of its eyes.

After giving the cubs a clean bill of health, Dr. Oakley prepares for the flight back to the Yukon. She sedates the cubs and then carefully places them in specialized bear crates to ensure their safety during the flight. However, when they arrive in Whitehorse, one of the crates has shifted during the flight, and the bear cub inside is injured.

Dr. Oakley immediately takes the cub to her clinic for treatment. She examines the cub and determines that he has a broken leg and internal bleeding. She is extremely concerned about his condition and knows that he needs emergency surgery to save his life.

The rest of the episode follows Dr. Oakley’s efforts to save the bear cub’s life. She calls in a team of specialists to assist her in the surgery. They work together to repair the cub’s broken leg and stop the internal bleeding. Despite the challenges, they manage to successfully complete the surgery, and the cub begins the long road to recovery.

In addition to the bear cub surgery, Dr. Oakley also works with a client who has a dog with a ruptured eardrum. She examines the dog and then performs surgery to fix the ruptured eardrum. She also treats a horse with a painful abscess on its leg, using traditional methods to drain the abscess and promote healing.

Throughout the episode, viewers also get a glimpse into Dr. Oakley’s personal life as a mother of three children. She has to balance her busy veterinary practice with the demands of her family life, and viewers see her juggling both her professional and personal responsibilities.

Overall, Dr. Oakley, Yukon Vet season 7 episode 4, "Bears on a Plane," is a gripping episode that showcases the challenges that come with working as a veterinarian in the Yukon Territory. From the treacherous weather conditions to the unpredictable behavior of wild animals, Dr. Oakley faces numerous challenges every day. However, her dedication to her patients and her skills as a veterinarian enable her to save countless animals’ lives.