Pain management is not just about comfort — it’s about healing faster, living better, and giving pets the best chance to thrive.
Dr Kieren Maddern - Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia
Pain Management
When pets hurt, they can’t tell us, but we can see it, feel it, and change it. Our anaesthesia and pain management vet service in Brisbane offers advanced, compassionate care to prevent and control pain, giving pets the comfort and dignity they deserve.
Why proactive anaesthesia and pain care matters
Pain management isn’t an afterthought; it’s central to healing. Addressing pain before it starts improves recovery times, reduces stress, and enhances your pet’s quality of life.
We look at the whole picture, species, breed, age, medical history, and procedure type, to create a plan as individual as the patient.
This proactive approach means fewer complications for vets and less distress for owners watching a loved one struggle.
Advanced techniques for better outcomes
Our methods go beyond standard protocols, from regional nerve blocks for targeted relief to epidural anaesthesia for major procedures. Continuous rate infusions maintain steady comfort during long surgeries, while multimodal analgesia blends different therapies for maximum effect with minimal side effects.
We integrate supportive care such as physiotherapy or acupuncture for ongoing conditions, ensuring pets benefit from both science and gentle hands-on care. The result is more stable patients, faster recoveries, and less reliance on heavy medications.
Interventional pain management options
When standard approaches aren’t enough, particularly in palliative or chronic cases, interventional techniques can transform quality of life. Guided by ultrasound, nerve stimulators, or CT, we deliver targeted treatments like peri-neural drug administration, minimally invasive nerve ablation, and intra-articular injections.
These reduce systemic drug use, provide longer-lasting relief, and are ideal for conditions like advanced osteoarthritis or cancer pain. This isn’t about masking discomfort but restoring comfort in the most precise, minimally invasive way possible.
For pet owners: comfort you can trust
When your pet is in pain, reassurance matters. With our pain management specialist for pets in Brisbane, your companion is monitored every moment, treated with advanced techniques, and cared for by a veterinary anaesthesia expert whose only focus is their comfort.
Working alongside your regular vet, we ensure your pet stays in familiar hands and environment. The result? Faster recovery, less grogginess, and a quicker return to everyday life, without the distress of unmanaged pain.
For vets: a trusted partner in complex care
Our service frees your team to focus on the procedure while we manage anaesthesia and pain. We provide advanced analgesic strategies, specialist oversight for complex or high-risk patients, and seamless integration into your workflow.
From pre-op planning to post-op recovery, every stage is managed with evidence-based protocols and continuous adjustments. That means smoother surgeries, improved patient safety, and even greater trust from your clients.
When to engage our pain management service
- Chronic or complex pain conditions
- Long, high-risk, or intricate surgeries
- Geriatric patients with unique medication needs
- Cases where standard pain relief has failed or caused side effects
- Palliative care prioritising quality of life
If your patient or pet falls into any of these categories, we’re here to help. Contact The Anaesthesia Vet to discuss your case, explore tailored pain management options, and ensure comfort and safety are prioritised from consult to recovery.
Anaesthesia Services
Mobile expertise that elevates surgical outcomes through precision monitoring, targeted pain relief, and exclusive one-to-one attention.
Consultant Anaesthesia
Expert anaesthetic services for complex surgical procedures and medically compromised vulnerable patients.
Pain Management
Tailored strategies to prevent, control, and eliminate discomfort throughout recovery.
Palliative Care
Compassionate comfort-focused care ensuring dignity and peace for end-of-life patients.
Telehealth
Remote consultations for anaesthetic planning, risk assessment, and owner guidance.
Trusted by Vets. Valued by Families.
When complex cases demand specialist expertise, collaboration matters. Our anaesthetic partnership enhances patient outcomes while supporting your practice goals, providing seamless integration and clinical excellence for challenging procedures.
Specialist Anaesthetist
Focused on complex, high-risk cases, and there until your patient is stable.
Mobile, Personalised Clinic Care
We bring advanced equipment, specialist protocols, and tailored anaesthetic plans.
Dedicated
Throughout
One specialist focused on your patient from pre-op assessment to recovery.
Advanced Monitoring & Gold Standard Care
Advanced monitoring techniques and specialist equipment to protect the most vulnerable patients.
Supporting Teams & Clients
Clear clinical communication, transparent discussions, and coordinatedcare that builds confidence.
Trusted Across Queensland
Professional partnerships with leading practices throughout Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast.
FAQs
What are veterinary anaesthesia and pain medicine?
Veterinary anaesthesia and pain medicine work together to keep pets safe, comfortable, and stress-free before, during, and after medical procedures. Anaesthesia ensures they don’t feel pain or distress during surgery, while pain medicine focuses on preventing and treating discomfort throughout recovery. At The Anaesthesia Vet, we use advanced, tailored techniques to meet each pet’s unique needs, from routine procedures to complex or high-risk cases.
What is a veterinary pain management service?
A veterinary pain management service is dedicated to assessing, preventing, and relieving pain in pets. We create individualised plans that may include nerve blocks, medication, and supportive therapies like physiotherapy. This service supports pets recovering from surgery, living with chronic conditions such as arthritis or cancer, or requiring palliative care. Our goal is to enhance the quality of life while minimising side effects, using specialist knowledge to ensure each pet’s comfort is prioritised at all times.
Does The Anaesthesia Vet provide both anaesthesia and pain management for pets?
Yes. We specialise in both anaesthetic safety and advanced pain management, offering a seamless service for pets across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast. Our multimodal approach anticipates pain before it begins, rather than treating it only after it occurs. This means fewer complications, a smoother recovery, and a higher level of care for pets undergoing surgery or living with long-term conditions.
How is my pet’s pain managed after surgery in Brisbane?
Post-operative pain control starts before your pet even wakes up. We use advanced methods like nerve blocks, long-acting injections, and continuous infusions to keep discomfort low and recovery smooth. Your pet is monitored closely during the early hours after surgery, and pain relief is adjusted as needed to help them get home feeling bright, comfortable, and ready to rest. This proactive approach supports faster healing and less stress for both pets and their owners.
Do you provide pet pain management services on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast?
Absolutely. Our mobile anaesthesia and pain management service travels to veterinary clinics across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and the Sunshine Coast. We work alongside your regular vet, so your pet stays in a familiar, comfortable environment while receiving the benefits of specialist-level care. Whether it’s for surgery, chronic pain, or palliative support, we bring the expertise and equipment needed to deliver exceptional comfort and safety.
“I cannot recommend Dr Kieren Maddern highly enough. She has cared for both of my tiny, health-compromised Pomeranians, who are high risk when it comes to anaesthesia. As a very anxious owner, the thought of putting them under is always stressful, but knowing Dr Kieren is in control makes all the difference.”
M Vincent - Pet Owner
“Working with Kieren brings a sense of calm and confidence to even the most complex cases. With her managing anaesthesia, we can focus entirely on dentistry, knowing every detail of patient safety is being handled with care and precision.”
Dr Aaron & Dr Bec, Advanced Animal Dentistry
“Kieren shares our passion for cats. Her specialist training and knowledge allowed us to safely pursue treatments that required anaesthesia in a manner that ensured the utmost safety for Mr Gibbs. Her level of planning, communication, and care was extraordinary.“