Anesthesiology

Farm Animal Hospital

Expert Anesthesiology services ensure safe, stress-free procedures for your farm animals.

We understand that anesthesia is a crucial part of many veterinary procedures. Our Anesthesiology service provides the safest, most comfortable experience for your farm animals.

Our expert anesthesiologists are experienced in managing the unique physiological characteristics of these species. We meticulously plan and individually tailor each anesthetic protocol, taking into account the animal's species, breed, age, weight, and overall health status. Our aim is always to minimize stress and discomfort while ensuring the safest conditions for every procedure.

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Whether you’re calling directly or your local veterinarian has referred you, our team is here to support the next step in your livestock’s care. We provide expert, responsive service to help you manage the health of your animals with confidence.

To request an appointment, please call or text us at 765-494-8548

For urgent needs or emergencies, our team is available 24/7 at 765-494-8548

Common Conditions

Anesthesia is typically required in situations such as:

Surgical procedures: From routine spaying/neutering to more complex surgeries, we use anesthesia to ensure your animal's comfort and safety.
Pain management: Chronic conditions like arthritis or acute pain from an injury may require anesthesia for diagnostic procedures or treatments.
Diagnostic imaging: For some imaging procedures, such as CT scans or MRI, anesthesia is necessary to keep the animal still.

If your animal requires a procedure involving anesthesia, we invite you to request an appointment with us.

Common Procedures

Our Anesthesiology services include:

Pre-anesthetic evaluation: We thoroughly assess the animal's health before administering anesthesia to ensure the safest outcome.
General anesthesia: Used for surgical procedures, this ensures the animal is unconscious and free from pain during the procedure.
Local anesthesia: Used for minor procedures or to numb a specific area of the body.
Sedation: Used to relax the animal during minor procedures or diagnostic tests.

For more information on these procedures, request an appointment with us.

Special Equipment/Technology

We utilize specialized equipment and technology in our Anesthesiology services:

Anesthetic machines: These deliver a controlled amount of anesthetic gas to the animal.
Vital sign monitors: These monitor heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, and other vital signs throughout the procedure to ensure the animal's safety.
Ventilators: These assist or control breathing during anesthesia.

Our advanced equipment, combined with our skilled team, ensures the safest anesthesia protocols for your farm animals. Request an appointment with us to learn more.

Common Questions

What are the risks of anesthesia?
While all medical procedures carry some risk, we take every measure to minimize these with careful evaluation, precise dosing, and diligent monitoring during and after the procedure.

Will my animal be in pain after the procedure?
Pain management is a key part of our anesthetic protocols. We utilize various methods to minimize any post-procedure discomfort your animal may experience.

How long will my animal take to recover from anesthesia?
Recovery time varies depending on the procedure and the individual animal, but most animals start to recover from the effects of anesthesia within a few hours.

If you have further questions about our Anesthesiology services, don't hesitate to request an appointment with us.

At-Home Tips

After a procedure involving anesthesia, your farm animal will need some special care:

Provide a safe, quiet place to recover: Choose a sheltered location with a comfortable surface.
Monitor the animal closely: Watch for normal behavior and appetite to return, and keep an eye out for any signs of pain or discomfort.
Follow post-procedure instructions: This may include administering medications or adjusting the animal's diet.

If you have any concerns following your animal's procedure, please request an appointment with us.

Anesthesiology Team

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Nurses/Technicians

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Carla Murillo Ramirez, DVM, DACVA

More about Anesthesiology

Responsibilities

The anesthesiologist’s main task is to provide safe, optimal anesthesia, specifically tailored to your pet. They are trained to anticipate, recognize, and care for any concerns associated with anesthesia.

The anesthesiologist will monitor your pet thoroughly during surgery and throughout anesthetic recovery. They will be constantly on guard for changes in breathing, heart function, blood pressure and other complications that may occur. The anesthesiologist’s sole responsibility is the safety of your pet during anesthesia.

The anesthesiologist is responsible for a pre-anesthetic evaluation of your pet, care of your pet while under general anesthesia, recovery from anesthesia, pain management and the direction of any non-veterinarian staff who assist in the technical aspects of your pet’s anesthetic care.

In addition to assuring the highest possible standards of care for your pet during anesthesia, anesthesiologists know how to make the operative procedure as comfortable as possible. An anesthesiologist knows how animals react to hospitals, surgery, and pain. The anesthesiologist will work with your pet’s surgeon to improve the quality of your pet’s recovery and the entire hospital stay.

Diplomates of the ACVA

Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists are Doctors of Veterinary Medicine that have completed advanced specialty training in anesthesiology and have passed a board exam certifying them as experts in the anesthetic care of veterinary patients. The training process requires completion of an internship, residency and the publication of a scientific paper. It usually takes an additional four years of training after graduation from Veterinary Medical School to be eligible for specialty board certification.

Only veterinarians who have successfully completed the certification requirements of the ACVA are Diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists and have earned the right to be called specialists in veterinary anesthesiology.

What is the American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists (ACVA)? The ACVA is the American Veterinary Medical Association’s specialty board which sets the standards for advanced professionalism in veterinary anesthesiology. In 2007, the ACVA included 158 Diplomates. Nearly all ACVA Diplomates practice anesthesia at the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospitals across North America. Some are in private specialty practices. The ACVA defines the standards of anesthesia excellence for the veterinary profession. It also promotes advancements in veterinary anesthesiology and provides the latest in anesthesia educational programs. By fostering the highest standards of excellence in veterinary anesthesiology, the ACVA is helping the veterinary profession achieve its goals of providing outstanding care to animals and service to the public.

Pet Owner Concerns

Whenever a patient undergoes a procedure, there is always risk of complication. Surgical risk and anesthetic risk are different. Some patients have a higher anesthetic risk due to their body size, age, or physical condition even though the surgical risk for a procedure may be minimal. In contrast, certain surgical and diagnostic procedures carry an increased anesthetic risk in all patients due to the nature of the procedure.

In Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospitals and some private hospitals, you may request that a Board Certified Veterinary Anesthesiologist anesthetize your pet. The board certified anesthesiologist will provide the highest possible standard of care available for your pet.