''The Bionic Vet'' is a

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documentary television series following the work of

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Noel Fitzpatrick Noel Fitzpatrick is an Irish veterinary surgeon, based in Eashing, Surrey, who came to prominence through the television programme '' The Supervet''. Originally from Ballyfin, in County Laois, Ireland, he moved to Guildford, Surrey, in 1 ...

at his veterinary practice in

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. Fitzpatrick and his team of over 100 vets, nurses and support staff find new methods and techniques to help pets within more unique problems that would often leave

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as the only option. Many pets are brought to the practice from all over the country. Oscar the Cat, flown over from

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, was featured in the first episode.

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