Your pet's medical record including history, and physical exam findings, lab work and any other testing (i.e. radiographs, cardiac ultrasound report) will be thoroughly reviewed by a Board-Certified Veterinary Anesthesiologist. They will then create a tailor-made anesthesia protocol specifically for your pet. They will also recommend any additional testing that they feel is needed to ensure your pet's safety under anesthesia. A complete medical record including lab work and ECG is necessary for the anesthesiologist to create the ideal protocol, therefore having the pre-operative testing performed as soon as possible is in your pet’s best interest. Having the tests run at the time of the consultation will assure that we have the correct tests in the most expedient manner. This will also avoid rescheduling if additional tests are recommended based on the work-up prior to anesthesia.

Direct monitoring is available regularly in our Irvine and San Diego Flagship practices and occasionally in other locations.

This is the ultimate in patient care and safety. The anesthesiologist will personally care for your patient throughout the entire procedure. This includes performing a complete pre-operatory physical exam (in all other cases, the dentist will do so) n the day of the procedure. They will create/adjust the anesthesia protocol and supervise premedication. They will induce anesthesia, intubate the patient, and ensure stability and comfort for the anesthetized patient. They will then monitor the patient, adjust anesthesia, and manage any complications under anesthesia. Finally, they will assist in recovery and create an optimized pain management plan for your pet.