Anaesthesia

Advanced Anaesthesia at JCUVet

At JCUVet, our Anaesthesia Service is dedicated to ensuring your pet’s safety, comfort, and well-being throughout their procedure. With a team of highly trained anaesthetists and veterinary nurses, we provide expert care tailored to each patient’s needs, minimising risks and optimising recovery.

Our service is led by:

• Dr Brad O’Hagan, BVSc Hons MANZCVS PGDip Sci
• Dr. Gretel Fowler, BSc BVSc MANZCVS (Anaesthesia & Analgesia)

Experienced Care & Monitoring

Our anaesthesia team provides:

• Individualized anaesthesia plans tailored to your pet’s specific health needs.
• Advanced monitoring equipment for real-time tracking of vital signs.
• Dedicated anaesthesia nurse assigned to each patient for continuous care.
• Pain management & analgesia to ensure comfort before, during, and after procedures.

Integrated Support for Referral Cases

Our anaesthesia service works closely with our medicine and surgery departments, providing expert support for all referral cases requiring advanced anaesthesia management. The team also accepts primary referrals for complex anaesthetic cases and assists our General Practice & Emergency teams when needed.

With a focus on patient safety and cutting-edge anaesthetic techniques, our team is committed to delivering the highest standard of care for every pet undergoing a procedure at JCUVet.

Referring a Case

Veterinarians seeking expert anaesthesia management for complex cases are welcome to refer patients directly to our team. For more information on referral processes, please contact us.