Vets 24/7

In this brand new series the cameras follow a week in the life of one of the largest veterinary practices in south Wales. For over 120 years St James Vets have been treating all creatures great and small from their branches in Swansea and Neath. In this episode: can vet Gwen Rees save a collapsed pet alpaca? Exotics vet Lance Jepson encounters a 16-foot-long python with breathing difficulties and Batman the rat goes under the knife, but will the rat live to fight another day?

BBC cameras capture a week in the life of one of the largest veterinary practices in south Wales. For over 120 years, St James Vets have been treating all creatures great and small from their branches in Swansea and Neath.

This time, Tommy the tortoise is poorly and it's an emotional rollercoaster for his owners, desperate to save him. New vet Rebecca gets some hands-on experience, pregnancy testing at a dairy farm on Gower, and Tigerpuss is in the dentist chair, but will it be smiles all round for this lucky stray?

This time, vet Becky is called out at night to assist an alpaca in distress. Exotic specialist Lance Jepson meets a house-proud parrot. And down on a Gower dairy farm, will Daisy the cow surive a lifesaving operation?

Last in the series. BBC Cameras capture a week in the life of one of the largest Veterinary practices in South Wales. For over 120 years St James Vets have been treating all creatures great and small from their branches in Swansea and Neath. This time, partner Ifan Lloyd is taking no chances with some angry cows, there is a special delivery at the surgery, and vet Alex needs a strong stomach as she tries to save a pony with colic.