Animal ER
TV Show · Reality

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, Texas, is one of America's busiest animal hospitals, with a staff that treats more than 50,000 patients annually. `Animal ER' brings cameras inside the facility to show viewers what goes on as the veterinarians and other staffers treat their beastly patients. The animals that are treated range from typical pets like dogs and cats to more exotic creatures like chimps and pythons.The staff use state-of-the-art technology while working in such disciplines as surgery, internal medicine, oncology, dentistry and dermatology.The partners at GCVS include orthopaedic surgeon Dr Brian Beale, who performs 10-20 surgeries per week, and surgeon Dr Heidi Hottinger, who has done everything from removing cancerous tumours to performing amputations.

2016 · 43m
Starring Dr. Brian Beale, Dr. Heidi Hottinger, Danielle Inman

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Tiger Emergency
    Today is a first for Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists. Nia, a white Bengal tiger, is being brought to them for an ovariohysterectomy.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Po'ed Python
    The staff see several exotic animals and many dogs with advanced health concerns including Mikka, an 18-foot reticulated python.
    42 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Heroic Measures
    Damon, a rescue dog found bleeding and missing a paw, is a candidate for an artificial limb, a potentially life-changing procedure.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Code Red
    GCVS comes to the aid of the Houston Humane Society when they receive over 200 neglected animals confiscated during a pet store raid.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Chaos in the OR
    At Houston Zoo, Chaos, a 17-year-old Chimpanzee, gets not one, but two root canals from veterinary dentist Dr Chanda Miles.
    43 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Toy Trauma
    A big horn ram arrives at the surgery after suffering a dog attack, and Chloe, a Catahoula Cur, is rushed in after an accident with a cat toy.
    43 min

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Cast & Crew

  • D‌B
    Dr. Brian Beale
    Self
  • D‌H
    Dr. Heidi Hottinger
    Self
  • D‌I
    Danielle Inman
    Self
  • Brett-Patrick Jenkins
    Producer
  • C‌D
    Christina Dodson
    Producer

About

Animal ER

Reality

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists in Houston, Texas, is one of America's busiest animal hospitals, with a staff that treats more than 50,000 patients annually. `Animal ER' brings cameras inside the facility to show viewers what goes on as the veterinarians and other staffers treat their beastly patients. The animals that are treated range from typical pets like dogs and cats to more exotic creatures like chimps and pythons.The staff use state-of-the-art technology while working in such disciplines as surgery, internal medicine, oncology, dentistry and dermatology.The partners at GCVS include orthopaedic surgeon Dr Brian Beale, who performs 10-20 surgeries per week, and surgeon Dr Heidi Hottinger, who has done everything from removing cancerous tumours to performing amputations.

Information

Studio
Nat Geo Wild
Released
2016
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English (United Kingdom), English (United States)
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English (United Kingdom) (Dolby Atmos), French (France) (Dolby Atmos), German (Dolby Atmos), Italian (Dolby Atmos), Portuguese (Brazil) (Dolby Atmos), Spanish (Spain) (Dolby Atmos)

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English (United Kingdom) , Arabic , French (France) , German , Hebrew , Italian , Portuguese (Brazil) , Portuguese (Portugal) , Spanish (Spain)

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