A preview of the series “The Vet Life” following the professional and personal lives of three Texas veterinarians, Drs. Ross, Blue and Lavigne.
Houston welcomes veterinarians Dr. Blue, Dr. Ross and Dr. Lavigne, who have their hands full with everything from risky surgeries to diagnosing sick chameleons. A car accident brings the practice to a halt as one of the doctors faces a long recovery.
Dr. Ross is back at the clinic, but a check-up with a large per proves to be too much too soon. When pregnant Frenchie goes into early labor, Dr. Lavigne performs an emergency c-section. Dr. Blue plans a Texas outing, to help lift Dr. Ross’s spirits.
While Dr. Blue & Dr. Ross help a client at their goat farm, Dr. Lavigne must save a pup with an obstruction in his intestines and concerned family waiting. Dr. Blue & Dr. Ross compete in a cook-off to see who is the best grill master.
Dr. Ross buys a mobile unit for community outreach and Dr. Blue enlists his brother to help deck it out. Back at the clinic, Dr. Ross examines an iguana for an abscess and Dr. Lavigne helps a paraplegic dachshund get a new set of wheels.
Flooding has sent Houston into a state of emergency. While the clinic takes in displaced animals, Dr. Blue treats a puppy that has contracted a deadly disease from standing water. Dr. Lavigne and Dr. Ross examine a tiger found wandering in a neighborhood.
Dr. Ross performs a life-altering surgery on a sweet pup given a second chance at life, while Dr. Lavigne examines a prickly pet. After treating an injured owl, Dr. Blue joins Dr. Ross on pig farm to examine a cute litter of tiny piglets that are sick.
Dr. Lavigne must remove tumors from an older dog, while Dr. Ross tries to save a rabbit's foot that's been damaged by a dog attack. Before he can compete with Dr. Ross in a puppy-training competition, Dr. Blue visits farm to castrate an aggressive donkey.
The clock is ticking as Dr. Blue performs an emergency C-section on a mother with two puppies stuck in her uterus, while Dr. Ross and Dr. Lavigne work on pets with serious eye issues. The vets test their on-camera skills to create a video for the clinic.
In the Season 2 premiere, Aubrey treats baby kangaroos and hooks up with the owners of a petting zoo for an event at the clinic to promote animal awareness. Diarra removes a mass from a beloved dog. Michael cares for a vision- and hearing-impaired Great Dane.
Aubrey sees a bearded dragon that's laying bad eggs. Michael mulls treatment for a boxer with a tumor on its toe. Diarra's dreams of motorcycle riding with his brother are put on hold by a health scare.
The time has come for Dr. Ross and Tauvia to move out of his momma's house. Dr. Lavigne makes a life or death decision with Diesel, a mastiff who could have a toy lodged in his intestines. Dr. Blue sees a pig with an affection for household furniture.
Dr. Ross and vet tech Kyerra rush into action to save a stray cat that's been brutally mangled by a car engine. The Ross' move into their new home while Dr. Blue treats a 700lb arthritic pig. Dr. Lavigne sees a rescue Chihuahua with an incredible story.
Dr. Blue uncovers a big problem for a paralyzed Yorkie. Dr. Ross sees to a pair of roosters involved in a barnyard brawl before joining Dr. Lavigne on a hyena consultation. The Lavigne family hosts a dinner party showcasing Anne's cooking skills.
The doctors battle it out to determine who will go to a vet conference in San Diego. Dr. Ross treats a kinkajou nearing his terrible two's, while Dr. Blue rids a Min Pin of drop dead breath. Dr. Lavigne suspects a cat is oozing with a contagious disease.
Dr. Blue needs to act fast when a Rottweiler in labor is rushed into the hospital with two puppies stuck inside her. Then, the three vets grab the reins and their cowboys hats to ride horseback into town for Houston's biggest rodeo parade.
The docs visit their alma mater for a class reunion and become professors for a day. A Shih Tzu is rushed to the clinic after swallowing a large piece of rawhide while the owner of pit bull with a deformed leg must consider drastic surgery.
In the Season 3 premiere, Dr. Blue opens up the clinic after Hurricane Harvey pours 30-plus inches of rain on the city of Houston, Texas. The doctors help animals affected by the storm, while dealing with the personal issues that Hurricane Harvey has brought to the city.
The doctors are honored for their contributions to the community. Before the event, they care for a goat with a badly twisted leg; a great dane with a life-threatening condition; and a bulldog rescued from a puppy mill.
Dr. Ross starts off the day with a trio of mischievous ferrets suffering from a skin condition; and Bella, a 9-year-old shepherd, is diagnosed with an extremely large tumor and her family is faced with difficult decisions throughout her treatment.
The doctors visit a vegan cattle ranch.
Dr. Blue's love of fish has him wanting a home aquarium. Dr. Ross attempts to diagnose Layla, a Lab with bizarre test results. Dr. Lavigne performs knee surgery on a bulldog. A lamb, headed to the county fair, suddenly has breathing problems.
Dr. Ross deals with six sugar gliders that show off their best moves; Zorro, a one-year-old Chihuahua-mix, shocks Dr. Lavigne with heart trouble not typically seen in a young dog; and the doctors hit the bay on a fishing trip with a client.
Dr. Blue takes on an urgent case after a pit bull suffers a raccoon attack. Dr. Ross takes on an aggressive ferret, and the vets test out their pig whispering skills at an animal rescue. The doctors have a surprise announcement for their wives.
Dr. Lavigne sees a surprise on an X-ray of one of his favorite patients; Dr. Ross flexes his exotic vet chops with a fennec fox and a kinkajou with a highly contagious infection; Dr. Blue has his hands full with a former frat house pig named Aubie.
Dr. Blue has a crisis on his hands with a dog that chewed off her own tail, while Dr. Ross treats a reptile that might need a tail amputation. Dr. Lavigne helps Sutter Butter, a cat rescued from being thrown out of a car, and is now having seizures.
Dr. Blue recruits Dr. Ross to tackle two wolf spays at a local sanctuary; Dr. Lavigne performs surgery on a pit bull with a torn ACL; new vet Dr. Fedke treats a cat with a creepy, crawly injury.
Dr. Lavigne performs a risky surgery on a loving pit bull with a record-breaking tumor; Dr. Ross examines a rescue pigeon turned pet; an aspiring vet student joins Dr. Blue at Cy-Fair; the doctors deal with a heartbreaking situation at the clinic.
Bubby Cook the Basset Hound has a condition that could complicate surgery for Dr. Ross. Dr. Blue has a hog house call, and Dr. Lavigne has concerns over his vet tech assisting with an operation on her own dog. A blackout creates chaos at Cy-Fair.
Yuki the bulldog ate something she shouldn't have and it's up to Dr. Blue to find it; Dr. Lavigne and his wife learn how to do alternative home care on Suki, an amputee rescue cat his family adopted.
After treating a yoga goat, Dr. Blue brings his best namaste to a herd house call; Dr. Lavigne has his hands full with a trained protection dog who's not a fan of him or the cameras; a party reveals if the Blues will be adding pink to their family.
Dr. Blue must figure out what's wrong with Niko, a lethargic dog that may have eaten his mom's shorts; Dr. Lavigne operates on a husky with a torn ligament; Dr. Ross faces an emergency with his own family pet.
Dr. Blue quarantines a dog who may have the flu, while Dr. Ross treats a wobbly Boxer whose limbs never fully formed. Dr. Lavigne thinks a robot vacuum is to blame for a stressed-out cat, and performs emergency surgery to save a puppy's life.
An itchy pig with a mean bite tries to take a chunk out of Dr. Blue, while Dr. Lavigne uses a unique method to fix a small dog's broken leg; Dr. Ross helps a rescue dog whose injuries may have gone untreated for too long; the docs go for gold.
Dr. Lavigne treats a French Bulldog with a very vocal breathing problem that requires a special surgery, before joining Dr. Blue on a pet pig transport. Dr. Ross has an exam with a "pig" of his own Gurgi the guinea pig who is coughing and sneezing!
Dr. Lavigne must decide during surgery if a giant schnauzer can keep his ear; a poodle named Jay-Z with suspicious symptoms needs Dr. Blue's help; Dr. Ross removes tumors from a rat; the vets pose with pets for a calendar to help animals in Haiti.
Dr. Blue performs a difficult surgery on a Dalmatian being weighed down by a grapefruit-sized tumor on his head; Dr. Ross brings his family together to get a service dog for his brother Tedric, who has been suffering from seizures his whole life.
Dr. Ross closely examines a duck with a lump in his throat. Dr. Lavigne uses x-ray film during surgery in a very unexpected way, while Dr. Blue tries to uncover a guinea pig mystery at the clinic. Dr. Lavigne's wife joins a local roller derby team.
Dr. Lavigne is tasked with removing a six-pound mass from a small dog. Dr. Blue and wife welcome their first daughter. The vets make a house call to a llama that's causing some drama. Dr. Ross extracts a whopping 14 teeth from a mini poodle.
The doctors prepare to open a new clinic but are apprehensive about a promise they made to each other regarding the event; Dr. Ross tends to a frizzle hen's eye problem; Dr. Blue is alarmed by a bulldog's burst mammary gland.
We follow three vets and their families as they begin new lives and careers in Houston. It's a big move to a big state, but they dream big, and they're determined to make this work -- for their families, and for the animals of Houston.
A chicken is rushed to Dr. Ross after being attacked by a coyote. When a Great Dane mix has a seizure, Dr. Lavigne uncovers multiple issues. A surprise serenade at the clinic musically inspires Dr. Blue.
Dr. Lavigne performs a doggy nose job to help a pug with bad breathing problems. Dr. Blue urgently treats Hardtime, a dog who's facing hard times battling heart disease. An opossum with a traumatic injury needs Dr. Ross's help.
The docs head to the Renaissance Faire to tend to the birds of prey in need of the West Nile vaccine. Piper the peppy dachshund is not herself and Dr. Lavigne must perform surgery. Meanwhile, Dr. Ross treats Tesla the tortoise for a fractured beak.
Dr. Lavigne does a not so routine surgery on a hermaphrodite dog that's both male and female. A bearded dragon is battling a skin disease that Dr. Ross must treat before it causes serious problems. Dr. Blue manages work and a big family move.
Police rescue a turtle caught on fishing line, and it's up to Dr. Ross to unhook him; Dr. Blue waits for test results after performing dental surgery on a loveable dachshund; Dr. Lavigne gives a stray cat first-class treatment.
The docs are on double duty when Dr. Ross brings his daughter into the clinic. A dog is rushed to Dr. Lavigne after suffering multiple seizures and Dr. Blue performs a tricky surgery. The staff must tame a feisty feline patient.