If anyone loves dogs and cats, or just animals in general and the revolutionary ways veterinary medicine can now save our beloved pets from things that could have meant disaster years ago, this book is one for you.

Noel Fitzpatrick is best known as ‘The Supervet’ thanks to the programme of the same name on Channel 4 and gives viewers an inside look at his veterinary surgery where he and his team use a range of bionics, engineering and mechanics to create a new life for seriously ill pets.

In his book, Noel Fitzparick details his journey from farmer’s son who struggled at first in school to one of the most famous veterinary surgeons alive today. I loved hearing Noel’s journey from very modest beginnings and seeing how his Irish upbringing really stayed with him throughout his life (even with just still saying ‘Mammy and Daddy’ in adulthood like a true Irish country boy).

The writing in this book felt very authentically like Noel, and anyone who watches the show or who has heard him speak knows that that sounds like. I could hear him in my head as I read the book, and the words felt like him through and through which I appreciated. There were some whacky quirks and stories that Noel shared at several points in the book that really made me laugh (for example scattering piles of Pringles around the room to motivate him to write his lectures quicker for a well-earned snack).

I was lucky enough to also attend Noel’s arena tour when he came to Dublin so parts of the book weren’t new to me because I’d heard him talk about it while on stage but there was a lot more in the book that gave me an even better understanding of everything.

I really enjoyed reading this, and really recommend it for anyone who loves watching The Supervet or just loves books about people who save animals on a daily basis!