A misfiring tup, a collie with a serious hip problem and a lost puppy are among the cases dealt with in the latest episode of the TV series about a Caithness veterinary practice.

The 5Select programme The Highland Vet follows the fortunes of the staff at DS McGregor and Partners' mixed practices in Thurso and Wick. Narrated by Downton Abbey star Phyllis Logan, it focuses on the dedicated team as they work around the clock to help animals ranging from farm livestock to domestic pets.

Episode five in the second series will be screened on Monday night.

At the large animal wing of the practice, senior vet Ken must enlist the help of young vet David as they deal with farmer Arnott’s Suffolk tup. The 18-month-old ram doesn’t seem to be getting as many sheep in lamb as expected. It’s a hands-on job but Ken is hampered by a broken arm suffered after being kicked by a cow.

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The practice’s orthopaedic surgeon Guy prepares for all-important surgery on a Border collie called Bob. The 11-month-old suffers from a painful condition called hip dysplasia. His hips are poorly formed and deteriorating rapidly. If Guy cannot improve him, Bob will never make it as a working collie.

Vet William takes on a special breed he has never worked with before when Anna and Colin bring in Ciaran, their two-year-old Icelandic sheep, for treatment. Ciaran has a fast-growing horn that is dangerously close to his eye and William decides it needs removing.

Vet Eilidh responds to a call from a farmer five miles from the practice. Sandy had been struggling with his pregnant cow for hours and needs urgent help. On arrival Eilidh realises the calf is facing the wrong way and tension grows when she cannot spot any signs of life.

There’s excitement and puppy love in store for the team when owner Nikki brings in two of her eight-strong litter of black Labrador cross German shepherds for their first vaccinations and to have identity microchips implanted.

In another scene, a bedraggled terrier is brought to the practice after being found wandering alone on the beach by a firefighter one morning and the search is on for his owner.

Filming for the 12 programmes was done last winter and in the early spring.

Broadcasters Jeremy Vine and Lorraine Kelly are among those who have declared they are fans of the show.

The Highland Vet is on Mondays at 9pm on 5Select.

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