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Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet

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Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet is a Canadian documentary television series, which premiered in 2022 on APTN.[1] The series profiles Savannah Howse-Smith, a Métis veterinarian in the Drayton Valley region of Alberta,[2] depicting both her veterinary practice and her own personal exploration of her Métis heritage.[3]

The series was produced by Wapanatahk Media.[4] 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.[5]

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").[6] 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".[7]

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