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By Melissa Camacho
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Animals are treated with care in fun but graphic vet show.
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Critter Fixers: Country Vets
What's the Story?
CRITTER FIXERS: COUNTRY VETS is a reality series that follows two veterinarians as they treat local domestic, farm, and exotic animals. Dr. Terrence Ferguson and Dr. Vernard Hodges are partners at the Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital in Georgia. When they're not meeting and treating dogs, cats, fish, and other animals, they travel to horse rescues, pig sanctuaries, and alpaca farms to diagnose and take care of some of their bigger patients. There's never a dull moment, and the vets and their staff work under a lot of pressure when complications arise, but the two men approach every animal, and situation, with lots of skill and heart.
Is It Any Good?
This fun series features two veterinarians with lots of skill and Southern country charm treating all kinds of animals. As they diagnose, perform surgeries, and try to keep struggling animals alive, they offer a little bit of information about the medical issues they encounter and the choices they make. But the show's true appeal also comes from watching the very likable Drs. Ferguson and Hodges interact with their clients, their owners, and each other.
Some of the procedures are bloody, and as the doctors attempt to help suffering or critically ill animals, there are some tense and emotional moments. But the empathy demonstrated by these veterinarians makes it a little easier to handle. If you're an animal lover, there's a good chance that you'll find Critter Fixers: Country Vets entertaining.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the different species of animals featured on Critter Fixers: Country Vets. How do Dr. Ferguson and Dr. Hodges know how to treat so many different kinds of creatures? How much studying do they have to continue doing in order to keep up with the changes in their profession?
Did you know that Black veterinarians make up only about 2% of vets in the United States? Why do you think this number is so low? Why is it important to ensure that veterinary medicine, as well as other careers, are obtainable career choices for people of all genders, races, and ethnicities?
TV Details
- Premiere date : July 10, 2020
- Cast : Terrence Ferguson , Vernard Hodges
- Networks : Disney+ , NatGeoWild
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Animals ( Wild Animals )
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion , Empathy , Perseverance , Teamwork
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- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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