Animal Planet Expert Guide

2007

Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald

  • Birthplace: Buffalo, NY
  • Current Hometown: Denver, CO
  • Series and Specials: Emergency Vets, E-Vet Interns and Emergency Vets Specials including the following: The Cutting Edge, Most Unusual Cases, Things Pets Swallow and Tails of the Heart. Dr. Fitzgerald also appeared in Steve Irwin's New Breed Vets.
  • Areas of Expertise: Dr. Fitzgerald is a board-certified veterinarian. He is a member of the board of directors of the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center and is an expert in small-animal toxicology. He has seen thousands of domestic pets and has become one of the leading exotic animal veterinarians in Denver. He also has vast experience in emergency medicine. Dr. Fitzgerald has published dozens of chapters in veterinary text books, and he lectures nationally. Currently, he is doing radio transmitter research in prairie rattlesnakes.
  • Non-Animal Expertise: He has a master's degree and doctorate in endocrinology.
  • Family Status: Dr. Fitzgerald is single, has one brother, two nieces and tons of cousins.
  • Favorite Quote: "In our choices lies our fate."
  • Favorite Spots in the World: Stonefield and County Mayo, Ireland, or anywhere that people are conservation-minded.
  • Favorite Spots in the U.S.: Eating gumbo in New Orleans; The Turtle Hospital in the Florida Keys; Little Annie's in Aspen; anywhere with live music.
  • For Fun: Dr. Fitzgerald performs standup comedy, travels and enjoys movies.