The assigned anesthetist will create a detailed anesthetic protocol designed specifically for your pet, based on their physical exam and history.
When the procedure is finished, your pet will be transferred and further monitored in a recovery area, and we will administer medications as needed.
When your pet is discharged, you will notice multiple patches of clipped hair. These allow us to perform injections, place catheters, and attach monitoring devices. This hair will grow back over time.
If your pet has any bandages present at the time of discharge, please be sure to discuss their timely removal with the attending veterinarian or veterinary nurse.
General anesthesia
General anesthesia is when a patient is rendered unconscious through the injection of drugs and/or by inhaling an anesthetic gas. This also provides muscle relaxation and lack of pain perception, making it possible to perform surgery and other procedures.
Procedural sedation
Procedural sedation is when an animal is sedated for a diagnostic procedure or minor surgery. This technique is often integrated with locoregional anesthesia. Although sedation does carry similar risks as those for general anesthesia, it typically has less impact on the respiratory and cardiovascular system, and allows for faster recovery.
Locoregional anesthesia
Locoregional anesthesia targets specific areas of the body. Two of the common locoregional techniques are peripheral nerve blocks and epidural/intrathecal injection.
Peripheral Nerve Block:
Local anesthetic is injected around the nerves that supply the target area of surgery, preventing pain sensation.
Epidural/Intrathecal injection:
A needle is placed between the vertebrae and medication is injected into the epidural or intrathecal space to provide regional anesthesia and/or pain relief.
Our Care Team
Giacomo Gianotti, DVM, DVSc, DACVAA
Head of Anesthesia
Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesia
Ciara Barr, VMD, DACVAA
Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesia
Hope Douglas, VMD, DACVS (Large Animal), DACVAA
Assistant Professor of Anesthesia
Dario Floriano, DVM
Assistant Professor of Clinical Anesthesia
Noah Pavlisko, DVM
Assistant Professor in Clinical Anesthesia