The Incredible Dr. Pol is an American reality television show on Nat Geo Wild that follows Dutch-American veterinarian Jan Pol and his family and employees at his practice in rural Weidman, Michigan.[1][2][3] The series premiered October 29, 2011 and has two seasons every year, for a total of 20 through February 2022.[4] Cast[edit]
Production[edit]Filming The Incredible Dr. Pol in 2019 Pol is surprised that the show became a hit "watched by everybody—all kinds of life, all ages, big family show, and I think this is what is so fantastic." He credits his son Charles, who is the series producer, and who successfully pitched the series to National Geographic. According to Pol, Charles counseled him, "Dad, do your work. That is interesting enough. Don't look at the camera, don't do anything for the camera." Pol continues. "... it's not scripted; it is real."[13] Reception[edit]Pol's style has received a mixed reception by veterinarians,[16] and in 2014, Pol was fined $500 and had his license put on probation by the Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine for not wearing proper surgical attire during treatment of a Boston terrier.[17] However, a year later, the sentencing was overturned by the Michigan Court of Appeals, which reversed and remanded, holding inter alia that there was no competent evidence that there was a breach of the standard of care and citing the fact that "the owners of the dog were happy with the care it has been given."[18][8][19][20] References[edit]
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Why did Dr Pol end?The board found that Dr. Pol had failed to conform to minimum standards of acceptable and prevailing practice for the health profession. Nat Geo WILD tried to spin the outcome, stating that the fine was merely for an “administrative complaint, not malpractice or misdiagnosis.”
Will Dr Pol have new season in 2022?Disney has announced that the twenty first season of the National Geographic documentary series, “The Incredible Dr. Pol”, is coming to Disney+ in the United States on Wednesday, 19th October 2022. Dr. Jan Pol is an expert in large farm animals and pets.
Where is Dr Pol now?Pol lives in Weidman, Michigan, and in 1981 he founded Pol Veterinary Services with his wife, Diane. With a down-to-earth, practical approach to veterinary medicine, Dr. Pol grew his practice from a humble start to one with over 25,000 clients.
Who are the current vets working for Dr Pol?Dr. Jan Pol. D.V.M. ... . Dr. Brenda Grettenberger. Veterinarian. ... . Dr. Nicole Arcy. Veterinarian. ... . Dr. Lisa Jones. Associate Veterinarian. ... . Diane Pol. Office Manager. ... . Missy Croll. Assistant Office Manager. ... . Malissa Zimmerman. Veterinary Assistant. ... . Kristen Bissett. Veterinary Assistant.. |