Wild Rose Vets is a Canadian documentary television series, which premiered in 2022 on APTN.Christi Albers-Manicke, "Wild Rose vet gives viewers glimpse of everyday veterinarian life through TV series". Rimbey Review, May 6, 2022.
The series was originally launched as Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet, and profiled Savannah Howse-Smith, a Métis veterinarian in the Drayton Valley region of Alberta,Carmen Cundy, "Beiseker-raised veterinarian showcased on Canadian television series". Airdrie Today, March 21, 2022. depicting both her veterinary practice and her own personal exploration of her Métis heritage.Crystal St. Pierre, "New docuseries follows Métis veterinarian as she cares for the animals and discovers more of her heritage". Toronto Star, April 28, 2022.
The series was produced by Wapanatahk Media.Dana Gee, "Wapanatahk Media gives itself a worthy first birthday present". Vancouver Sun, June 22, 2021. It was broadcast by APTN in both Cree and English language editions, with the Cree version premiering May 3 and the English edition premiering May 4.Dana Gee, "Vancouver production company's new series 'Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet' gets air date". Vancouver Sun, May 1, 2022.
After two seasons centred on Howse-Smith, the series became Wild Rose Vets, shifting its focus to profile indigenous veterinarians Cori Stephen, Allison Hay and Emma Jackson.Eric Volmers, "Calgary veterinarian stars in APTN spin-off series Wild Rose Vets". Calgary Herald, September 6, 2024.
The series received two Canadian Screen Award nominations at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards in 2023, for Best Lifestyle Program or Series and Best Photography in a Lifestyle or Reality Program or Series (David Baron for "Purple Saxifrage Vet")."CSAs ’23: CBC’s The Porter leads TV nominations". Playback, February 22, 2023. Frederick Kroetsch won the Rosie Award for Best Screenwriter Under 30 Minutes at the 2022 Alberta Film and Television Awards for the episode "Purple Saxifrage Vet".Jenny Feniak, "Edmonton features see big wins at the 2022 Alberta film and TV awards". Edmonton Journal, September 26, 2022.
At the 13th Canadian Screen Awards in 2025, Wild Rose Vets was nominated for Best Lifestyle Program or Series.
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