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S1 E8 Don't Judge a Book by its Cover

Documentary

PG

22m

Dec 31, 2013

Charlotte has growing cynicism towards the owner of the emaciated black dog, when he repeatedly dodges his responsibility. Charlotte and Roxy set out on a house call to investigate.

Season 1, 13 Episodes

season 1 (13 episodes)

Lion Club Rescue,

The vet students meet for the first time and travel 7 hours to the remote clinic. We learn about their fears and insecurities -- fear of failure and the weight of responsibilities ahead.

Tough Day at the Office,

The vets get situated in their dormitory accommodations. Dr. Greg deliberately pairs them according to their differences. Vets need to learn to work with colleagues and clients different from themselves.

Roxanne let her puppy case, 'Ripple' stay overnight at the dorm. The group – especially her roommate Charlotte - is critical of this. Not only is she using the dog as a social crutch, it's highly unprofessional to become so attached to a patient.

Will Ripple Lose a Leg,

Dr. Greg forces the students to attend a local Heritage Festival – something none of them are in the mood for on their 'day off'. But will their attitudes change after witnessing the South African dance and folk customs?

Tina's goat case is an emotional rollercoaster for the young vet as the little kid has taken a turn for the worse again. For Tina euthanasia is the humane thing to do, but the owner is extremely religious and refuses to have it killed.

Goodbye Agatha,

Dr. Greg is unhappy that the group returns to work after their night out hung over and with a new awkwardness between Niven and Charlotte. As a punishment, he puts the group to task cleaning the clinic.

Puppy Emergency,

Drew and Agatha have to deal with a dog with a broken leg brought in by a group of youngsters with no money. Will Agatha stand up to Drew who has decided to send them away to find money, by insisting the dog stays at the clinic?

Don't Judge a Book by its Cover,

Charlotte has growing cynicism towards the owner of the emaciated black dog, when he repeatedly dodges his responsibility. Charlotte and Roxy set out on a house call to investigate.

Dr. Greg sets up a darting competition – the winner gets to dart a zebra on an upcoming case. Delarey, the hunter, is shocked when Roxanne, hits a bulls eye! Can he do the same?

Euthanization & Tina,

During a rabies vaccination campaign Niven struggles to vaccinate a nervous dog. Will he see the task through or will his impatient nature let him down? An unvaccinated dog is a danger to the community.

Some of the other students question whether Tina's goat case might have influenced her decision regarding the old dog Bobby . Filled with doubt, guilt and regret Tina struggles with her decision.

Anthrax Outbreak,

Delarey drives through first thing in the morning to the Kruger Park to take slides to an Anthrax expert. Is it Anthrax?

Rhino's and Good Byes,

Dr. Greg spots the rhino from the microlight. The students rush in. Time is against them as poachers could arrive at any moment. The dart gun does not work and they have to get another one wasting more precious time.

Details

Frontier Vets

Documentary

PG

1 Season

22m

8 vet students in their final year are placed into an isolated rural village on the border of the world famous Kruger National Park in South Africa. Their mission: to run an under resourced animal clinic.

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