Noel Fitzpatrick facts for kids

Noel Fitzpatrick is an Irish veterinary surgeon. He is well-known for his work with animals and for starring in the TV show The Supervet. He was born in Ballyfin, County Laois, Ireland. In 1993, he moved to Guildford, Surrey, in the UK.

Noel Fitzpatrick runs a special animal hospital called Fitzpatrick Referrals in Eashing, Surrey. This hospital focuses on fixing bones (orthopaedics) and nerve problems (neurosurgery) in animals. He also leads a research group there called the Fitzpatrick Institute for the Restoration of Skeletal Tissue (FIRST).

Noel Fitzpatrick's Education and Awards

Noel Fitzpatrick studied at University College Dublin. He earned his degree in veterinary medicine in 1990. He has received several important awards for his work.

University Recognition

In 2009, the University of Surrey gave him an honorary doctorate. This award recognized his idea of "One Medicine." This idea means that treatments for humans and animals can help each other. He is also a professor at the University of Florida and the University of Surrey.

Special Veterinary Awards

In 2014, he received the Blaine Award from the British Small Animal Veterinary Association. This award is given for amazing contributions to animal medicine and surgery. It recognized him for creating more than 30 new ways to help small animals. In 2017, he also received an Alumni Award from University College Dublin.

In 2018, the University of Bath gave him an honorary Doctorate of Science. This was for his groundbreaking work in animal bone and nerve surgery. It also recognized his leadership at Fitzpatrick Referrals. He works with the university on new surgical technologies. These technologies aim to improve medicine for both animals and humans.

Amazing Animal Surgeries

Noel Fitzpatrick is known for performing very difficult and new surgeries on animals.

Oscar the Bionic Cat

In 2009, he made history by helping a cat named Oscar. Oscar had lost both of his back feet in an accident. Noel Fitzpatrick was the first vet in the world to successfully attach special artificial feet (prostheses) to Oscar. This type of surgery is called an amputation prosthesis. In 2014, this achievement was recognized by Guinness World Records.

Noel Fitzpatrick on TV and Radio

Noel Fitzpatrick and his team have been featured in several popular television shows. These shows let people see the amazing work they do at Fitzpatrick Referrals.

The Bionic Vet (2010)

In 2010, the BBC made a TV show called The Bionic Vet. This show followed Noel Fitzpatrick and his team. It showed how they developed new methods and techniques to help pets with very unusual problems.

The Supervet (2014–present)

Since 2014, Noel Fitzpatrick's practice has been the main focus of the Channel 4 TV series The Supervet. This show is still running and is very popular.

Noel Fitzpatrick's Acting Career

Besides being a vet, Noel Fitzpatrick also enjoys acting. He has appeared in several TV shows and movies.

TV Appearances

He played a vet named Andrew Lawrence in two episodes of ITV's Heartbeat. He also appeared in an episode of the BBC medical drama Casualty in 2005. He was also in the ITV series London's Burning and two episodes of The Bill.

Film Roles

Noel Fitzpatrick's first movie role was in the film The Devil's Tattoo (2003). He played the main character, David Fowler, in the movie Live for the Moment (2004). He also starred as Inspector Beckett in the film Framed (2008).