The Supervet: Noel Fitzpatrick

A coordinated team effort is required to perform surgery on a 15‑stone English Mastiff. Meanwhile, a Siamese cat is brought in urgently after being struck by a car, and a golden retriever is suffering from a spinal injury. The staff must manage all three cases simultaneously.

The episode is presented as a programme that centres on a substantial collaborative effort, showing how a group of professionals must work together to tackle a challenging veterinary case. It’s framed as a single instalment rather than a series, and its focus is on the coordination required to manage serious animal injuries. In the core of the story, a massive 15‑stone English mastiff needs to undergo surgery, and the whole team is mobilised to make the operation possible. At the same time, a Siamese cat is hurried into the clinic after being struck by a car, while a golden retriever arrives with a damaged spine, adding further pressure to the already busy environment. The mastiff’s size and condition mean that the surgical procedure demands every skill and resource the team can muster. The episode follows the steps the staff take to stabilise the dog, prepare the operating theatre, and carry out the operation, underscoring how essential teamwork is when dealing with such a large animal patient. Meanwhile, the cat’s trauma from the collision and the retriever’s spinal injury each require immediate attention. The narrative shows the rapid response to the cat’s injuries and the careful handling needed for the dog’s spine, illustrating the varied emergencies that can arise and the need for a coordinated, swift reaction from the whole crew.