The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick

Released: 2014-05-07

Runtime: 47 minutes

Episode Overview

David, Gill and their son Freddie hope Noel Fitzpatrick can help their Labrador Scooby, who has a life-threatening tumour in his leg. The vet goes to extraordinary lengths to save the life of Tiger the cat after his heart stops during his recovery from an operation, and when a lurcher called Otis brought in with shotgun wounds, Noel must extract the bullet before working out how to save the animal's leg. Plus, will a pair of tights help a French bulldog walk again?

Series Overview

Dr. Noel Fitzpatrick is one of England's top veterinarians. "Supervet" showcases Fitzpatrick and his staff treating hard-to-cure ailments with innovative care and surgical techniques. The program gives the often-emotional stories of pets, owners and the passionate team that pushes boundaries of medicine to save animals from life-threatening conditions. Nicknamed the Bionic Vet, Fitzpatrick employs more than 100 people at his neurosurgery/orthopedic clinic in Surrey, England.