Ep 2. Episode 2
- TV-PG
- April 25, 2017
- 43 min
After a successful first episode of season 4, The Yorkshire Vet returns with Episode 2, taking us back to the beautiful and rugged hills of North Yorkshire where two qualified veterinarians, Peter Wright and Julian Norton, continue to provide outstanding care to a diverse range of animals.
In this episode, both Peter and Julian have their hands full with some very difficult and rare cases. The episode starts with Peter visiting his student, Robyn, to check on her progress at the clinic. Robyn has been doing really well, and Peter is impressed with her work.
Peter then heads off to see a little pony called Tilly, who has been having some trouble walking. He discovers that Tilly has an unusual spinal defect that he's never seen before. The defect is causing her a lot of pain and discomfort, and Peter has to consider a very risky surgery to remove the bone that is causing the problem.
Meanwhile, Julian is called out to help with a very difficult birth of a calf, where the cow has a partially blocked pelvis, making birth difficult. As Julian works on the cow, he discovers that the calf is also in a difficult position, and he has to manoeuvre it carefully to get it out safely.
Later on, Julian heads to the local zoo, where he is on call to help care for some of the exotic animals. Here, Julian works with some of the world's rarest and most fascinating creatures, including a Binturong and a family of Meerkats. Julian is also joined by a special guest- his daughter. Together, they work around the clock to ensure that the animals are healthy and happy.
Back at the clinic, Peter is dealing with a very unusual case, where a one-year-old ewe has a hole in her head. The problem is related to a parasite that has infected the ewe and its larvae that are burrowing through the sheep's skull. Peter has to perform a complex operation to remove the parasites, but it's not guaranteed to work.
Throughout the episode, both Peter and Julian are faced with the challenges of dealing with some rare and difficult cases, but they remain true to their vows of helping every animal in their care, no matter how complicated the situation may be. In the end, through their dedication, skill and compassion, the vets at The Yorkshire Vet continue to earn the respect and admiration of the local people.