The Premiere (#101)
Kent Vince begins his ophthalmology rotation and must assist in cataract surgery, all within his first 28 hours. Meanwhile, third-year student Rachel Cezar really gets into her assignment--doing physical exams of cows.
Also in this episode:
The Origin Find out how the series came to MSU and how the students were selected.
Treating People How veterinarians impact the lives of people through their animals.
Getting In What it takes to be admitted into the College of Veterinary Medicine.
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Lessons in Loss (#102)
Student Jake Langendorfer feels the pressure when a woman begs him to be careful with her Pomeranian, which had previously belonged to her recently-deceased brother. In surgery, Jake faces the formidable Dr. Gretchen Flo. Meanwhile, Rachel removes the cast from an orphaned foal who battles life-threatening pneumonia.
Also in this episode:
Student Mistakes When students are learning, mistakes can happen. Find out how they're corrected.
Patella Surgery Dr. Gretchen Flo fills in the details of bilateral luxating patella surgery.
Getting Through Current and former students talk about the challenges of getting through MSU's Vet School.
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Miracle of Life (#103)
It's day one as student Danielle Chapman finally begins working with animals. Within hours, she is assigned a case where every second counts in saving the life of a cow and her unborn calf. Student Steve Mehler has an unexpected break from cases and shows his true colors.
Also in this episode:
Bovine C-section Rancher Lynn Holley and Dr. Kent Ames discuss the challenges of delivering a calf.
Recruiting Young MSU's College of Veterinary Medicine sponsors a Science Club at Woodcreek Elementary School in Lansing.
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Horsing Around (#104)
A black lab has a condition so rare most veterinarians see only one a year. But student Steve thinks his patient is the second such case in one week. Will cranky Dr. Flo agree with him? Dr. Nick Cassotis takes a horse into surgery and its recovery from anesthesia becomes the most dangerous procedure for the animal and clinicians. Also, viewers visits Steve's basement menagerie of slippery, slimy and slithering creatures.
Also in this episode:
Dr. Flo A personal look at the formidable orthopedic surgeon.
Dangerous Work Working with large animals can often be risky. See how the faculty at the College of Veterinary Medicine handles the risks.
Clinical Rotations Dr. Dave Sprecher, coordinator of professional programs, explains the clinical rotation schedule.
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Hello, Goodbye (#105)
Jake learns surgical procedures similar to those done on humans can save the lives of patients like Tinker the Maltese puppy who undergoes open-heart surgery. Rachel finds out whether she can hold back her emotions as the owners of Lacy the Clydesdale face an agonizing decision.
Also in this episode:
Cancer in Animals An in-depth look at how cancer is diagnosed and treated.
Teaching in a Hospital A look at the challenges that faculty and students face while treating patients.
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Friend and Foal (#106)
Kent spends the night at a horse barn hoping to see a mare give birth. By morning he wonders how many sleepless nights have on the assignment. Widower Bob Hotaling brings his beloved poodle to MSU, hoping Danielle can eliminate the pup's elimination problem.
Also in this episode:
Equine Birth Dr. Carla Caleton wants every student to see the birth of a foal before they graduate.
All Work and No Play... Getting through vet school is hard work. Find out what the faculty and students do to ease the pressure.
Finding a Job The College of Veterinary Medicine works with students to help them find a job after graduation.
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Beating the Odds (#107)
When Steve gets the case of a chocolate lab hit by the car, its unclear whether surgery will help the dog walk again. Ken finds a little fun in his general medicine rotation, learning about feisty kittens and trying to beat the odds in a pet photo contest.
Also in this episode:
General Medicine It's not all shots and heart worm. Find out how general medicine plays a part in many diagnoses.
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Got Your Goat (#108)
Danielle can't decide which is more unpleasant -- dehorning a goat or dealing with the animal's owner. Steve does some detective work to find out why Bo the dog scratches more when he's inside the house than when he roams free. And, Steve gets some time off with old friends.
Also in this episode:
Paying the Bills Vet School isn't cheap. Find out how students face the financial challenges to become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
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Saving Hope (#109)
Ken realizes Hope, a day-old reindeer, faces an uphill battle if her mother won't let her nurse. Jake borrows from human medicine to try to save a cuddly cardiac patient. Kent's own dog Oskar finds a forbidden treat during a nighttime outing.
Also in this episode:
Puppy Pacemakers Find out exactly what's involved in keeping a dog's heart pumping.
Animal Dermatology It's not as exciting as some areas of veterinary medicine, but dermatology is a challenging area that all vets will face.
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Where the Heart Is (#110)
Rachel tries to contain her emotion when she sees an equine patient's troublesome ailment. Jake hopes his diagnosis is enough to save a homeless puppy. Rachel follows her heart all the way home to her parents' ranch in Louisiana. She discovers vet school will give her a new career and a new relationship with her dad.
Also in this episode:
Rescued Animals Find out what happens to animals after they are rescued from "puppy mills" and how they help vet students at MSU.
Board Exam Learn about the "terrible torture" that all vet students must face.
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From the Hip (#111)
Jake's patient Alabaster, once a shelter dog, is now well loved--and about to have her deformed hips replaced, allowing her to walk without pain for the first time. Kent learns equine reproduction has its humorous side. And though he already has one dog, can Kent resist a homeless retriever? Board results arrive for Jake and Kent.
Also in this episode:
Totally Hip Get all of the details on total hip replacement, plus an update on Alabaster.
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Ties That Bind (#112)
An operation to save a calf gets a little messy, but Kent and Dr. Ames take it in stride. Kent and Jake hope to receive awards at the annual banquet. Rachel shows how to run the ponies at her dad's harness racing track.
Also in this episode:
Food Animals It's a rotation that all vet students have to face, and it's not all cows and pigs.
Making Television Find out how camera crews impacted the lives of MSU faculty and students.
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Graduation (#113)
Kent tries to focus on his final patient--a swollen pot-bellied pig. Emotions run high as Kent prepares his graduation speech. Will they make it through the ceremony without tripping and without tearing?
Also in this episode:
Terminal Diagnosis It's one of the worst things that a vet has to do. See how some of them face it.
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