How We Support Vets

Bringing a specialist anaesthesiologist on board is most valuable for high‐risk or complex cases and whenever dedicated anaesthesia oversight would improve patient safety. If a patient has underlying health issues, advanced age, or a history of anaesthetic complications, a specialist can develop a tailored plan and provide one‐on‐one monitoring throughout the procedure. In general, consider a specialist in situations such as:

• High‐risk patients: Pets with cardiac, respiratory, or other serious medical conditions that elevate anaesthetic risk.
• Complex or lengthy surgeries: Procedures that are long or complicated, where having an expert solely focused on anaesthesia ensures optimal monitoring and rapid response to any issues.
• Certain breeds or species: Brachycephalic breeds (e.g. Bulldogs or Pugs), sight hounds, or other breeds with special anaesthetic considerations, as well as exotic species, can benefit from specialist care.
• Elderly or fragile patients: Senior pets or those in delicate condition, where extra precautions and advanced techniques are needed to keep them stable.
• Previous anaesthesia problems: Any animal that has experienced anaesthetic complications in the past.

In these scenarios, a veterinary anaesthesiologist can provide a higher level of care, support the primary veterinarian, and help ensure the patient’s safety and comfort before, during, and after the procedure.

We provide a comprehensive range of anaesthesia and pain management services to support veterinary practices. Our offerings include:

• On‐site clinical anaesthesia: A specialist will travel to your clinic to personally administer and monitor anaesthesia for surgeries or diagnostic procedures. We handle the entire anaesthetic process from pre‐anaesthetic assessment to recovery, allowing your team to focus on the procedure itself.
• Chronic pain management consultations: We assist with developing pain management plans for patients with chronic pain conditions (such as arthritis or cancer), including advanced analgesic techniques and multimodal pain control strategies.
• Telehealth anaesthesia consultations: For cases where an on‐site visit isn’t feasible, we offer telemedicine support. This includes remote anaesthetic planning, risk assessment, and real‐time guidance during procedures via phone or video.
• Training and continuing education: We provide customised training sessions for veterinarians and veterinary nurses. This can range from one‐on‐one mentoring on anaesthesia techniques and equipment used to whole‐clinic workshops to improve anaesthesia protocols and safety.

All these services are designed to elevate the standard of anaesthesia care in your practice and improve patient outcomes.

Yes. We are based in Brisbane, Queensland, and we regularly provide on‐site specialist anaesthesia services to clinics throughout Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, and surrounding areas of Southeast Queensland. If your veterinary practice is in or near these regions, we can travel to your clinic to manage anaesthesia for scheduled procedures. Our mobile service brings advanced anaesthesia care directly to your hospital, ensuring your patients receive specialist‐level monitoring and management without the need to refer them elsewhere. (We can still assist via telemedicine consultations for clinics further away or outside our travel range.)

When we provide on‐site anaesthesia at your clinic, our specialist integrates seamlessly with your team. Prior to the procedure, we consult with you about the patient’s history and any concerns, and we develop a detailed anaesthetic plan. On the day of the procedure, the specialist arrives with the necessary equipment and medications. We handle all aspects of anaesthesia:

• We perform a pre‐anaesthetic evaluation of the patient on site (physical exam and review of any recent test results).
• We induce anaesthesia and intubate the patient, then closely monitor anaesthesia depth and vital signs throughout the procedure.
• The specialist continuously adjusts anaesthetic levels and pain relief as needed in real time, and addresses any issues that arise (such as changes in blood pressure, heart rate, or breathing).
• After the surgery or diagnostic procedure is finished, we oversee the patient’s recovery until they are stable and awake, ensuring a smooth, pain‐free emergence from anaesthesia.

Throughout this process, the anaesthesiologist’s sole focus is the patient’s anaesthetic care. This dedicated attention helps minimise risks and frees up your veterinarians and nurses to concentrate on the surgery or other tasks, knowing that the pet’s anaesthesia is in expert hands.

Scheduling a specialist anaesthesiologist for your case is straightforward. Simply contact us (via phone or email) with details about the upcoming procedure and patient. We’ll discuss the case specifics, including the patient’s medical history, the type of surgery or diagnostic procedure planned, and any timing requirements. From there, we coordinate a suitable date and time to visit your clinic. We work on an appointment basis, so advance booking is recommended. However, we understand that urgent cases can arise – if you have a critical or time‐sensitive case, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Once a booking is confirmed, we will guide you through any preparations needed (for example, any pre‐anaesthetic testing or patient fasting protocols) before the day of the procedure.

Our team arrives fully equipped to deliver high‐standard anaesthesia care at your clinic. We supply advanced monitoring equipment and tools that might not be readily available in general practice. This typically includes:

• Multiparameter monitors: We bring monitors for continuous ECG, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, carbon dioxide levels, temperature, etc., allowing us to track the patient’s vitals in real time.
• Specialised anaesthesia tools: We have equipment such as infusion pumps for precise drug delivery, mechanical ventilators for assisted breathing if needed, and devices (like warming units) to maintain body temperature and prevent hypothermia.
• Emergency drugs and supplies: We carry medications and supplies tailored for anaesthesia-related complications or emergencies (for example, drugs to manage blood pressure drops, arrhythmias, allergic reactions, or to perform CPR if necessary).

We generally use the clinic’s anaesthesia machine and oxygen supply, but we enhance them with our own monitoring gear and any special drugs or adjuncts the case requires. By bringing these resources, we ensure that anaesthesia care meets the same safety standards as a specialist referral hospital, even in a general practice setting.

Absolutely. Managing pain is a core part of our service. We can help with both acute pain (around surgeries or injuries) and chronic pain cases. For surgical patients, we employ advanced analgesic techniques – such as nerve blocks, epidurals, or constant-rate infusions – to prevent and control pain before it even starts, which improves comfort and speeds up recovery.

For chronic pain cases (like osteoarthritis, long-term orthopaedic issues, or cancer pain), we offer consultations to devise comprehensive pain management plans. This might involve reviewing the patient’s current medications, suggesting new multimodal pain relief strategies, recommending physical therapy or lifestyle modifications, and even guiding you in advanced options like specialised analgesic drugs or infusion therapies. Our goal is to ensure your patients remain comfortable and have the best quality of life, even when dealing with long-term pain.

Yes, we are passionate about education and regularly offer training for veterinary professionals. We can tailor training sessions to your clinic’s needs – whether it’s a hands-on workshop for your nurses on anaesthetic monitoring and equipment use, a refresher course for your veterinarians on protocols for high-risk patients, or a formal continuing education seminar on advanced anaesthesia and pain management topics.

Our training programs can be conducted at your clinic in Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast or surrounding areas, making it convenient for your whole team to participate. By improving your staff’s confidence and knowledge in anaesthesia and analgesia, we help elevate your practice’s overall standard of care.

Yes. If an on-site visit isn’t possible or you just need expert guidance, our telehealth anaesthesia consultation service is available. Here’s how it works:

1. Case information review: You provide us with the patient’s details – medical history, test results, diagnosis, and the planned procedure.
2. Anaesthetic plan development: Our specialist evaluates all the information and develops a tailored anaesthesia and pain management plan for that specific patient. This plan will include drug protocols (premedication, induction, maintenance, and analgesia) with dosages adjusted to the patient’s condition, plus any special precautions or monitoring needs.
3. Consultation and guidance: We communicate the plan to you (via phone or video) and discuss any questions or concerns. This ensures you are confident with the protocol before the procedure.
4. Real-time support during procedure: On the day of the procedure, we can be available by phone for any last-minute advice or if issues arise during the anaesthesia. You’ll have a direct line to our specialist if you need immediate input while the patient is under.

This telemedicine option means you can still benefit from specialist expertise even if your clinic is outside our immediate service area. It’s a great way to enhance patient safety for clinics in remote locations or whenever scheduling an in-person visit isn’t practical.

Our anaesthesia and pain management team is composed of highly qualified professionals. The services are led by board-certified specialist veterinary anaesthesiologists – veterinarians who have completed several years of rigorous residency training in anaesthesia and analgesia and passed specialist examinations. They have extensive experience managing anaesthetic care for all kinds of patients, from healthy routine cases to critically ill or high-risk animals.

In addition, our team includes a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anaesthesia and analgesia – a senior veterinary nurse with advanced certification and decades of experience in anaesthetic patient care. When you work with us, you can trust that a dedicated expert will handle your patient’s anaesthesia from start to finish. We stay current with the latest techniques and safety protocols, so your practice and your patients are in excellent hands.