Until 1986 he owned a referral practice in Kentucky. He then became chief of small animal orthopedics and assistant professor at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary medicine. For the last 10 years he has practiced private referral surgery in Indianapolis, Indiana

Dr. Noel Thomas graduated from Auburn University in 1979 with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).  After graduating he spent 4 years in general and emergency practice in Memphis, Tennessee.  In 1984 Dr. Thomas, in partnership, purchased Westside Veterinary Service in Murray, Kentucky.    Dr. Thomas’s commitment to continue education led him to becoming board certified through the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in 1986.  The ABVP certifies practitioners with exceptional knowledge, skill, and competency in clinical practice.

While still in private practice, Dr. Thomas completed the certification process for the American College of Theriogenologists.  He received his board certification in 1998 certifying him as a reproductive specialist.  Dr. Thomas is currently practicing general medicine as a clinical practice specialist.  He is also practicing as a reproductive specialist for all types of reproductive conditions.