photo by Ben Matheson; audio by Laureli Kinneen; text by David Dodman
The 41 volunteer veterinarians of the Iditarod fulfill a crucial role: making sure the dogs of The Last Great Race are healthy and fit for the trail.
In Nikolai this Sunday, long before a single sled dog or musher arrived, one volunteer vet was keeping especially busy, ensuring the health of the village’s dog population.
KNOM trail reporter Laureli Kinneen has the story:
(For another interview from an Iditarod race vet, see yesterday’s post with head veterinarian Stuart Nelson.)
