Plot Synopsis

DR. T, LONE STAR VET is a one-hour reality series that follows Dr. Lauren Thielen, who previously starred on DR. K'S EXOTIC ANIMAL ER, as she heads home to Texas to lead her own exotic animal clinic at one of the state's largest animal hospitals. In hew new series, Dr. T takes the reins on some of the most challenging and compelling cases of her career, caring for everything from emus to hedgehogs, and whatever else comes through the door. With the support of the hospital's 24/7 emergency vet team, Dr. T delivers dramatic and heartwarming stories of animals in need, all with her Texas-sized dose of charm we've all come to love. In the series opener, "The Terrible Turkey Trot," Dr. T has her hands full with a prickly hedgehog in need of a tiny tooth extraction.

Beginning January 12, 2020 at 10pm ET/PT, Nat Geo Wild began airing encore presentations of DR. T, LONE STAR VET with a new series name, VET EXOTIC, and new episode titles, such as: Fur 'n Feather (Jan 12); Lizard Wizard (Jan 19); Achilles Healin' (Jan 26).