Anesthesiologists are concerned with many aspects of a pet s care. Their main task is to provide safe, optimal conditions during surgery and to make the entire hospital stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible. Anesthesiologists consider any surgical procedure performed on your pet to be of major importance. They are constantly on guard for changes in breathing, heart action, blood pressure or unexpected events which, although rare, may occur during surgery. Apart from assuring the optimal safety of your pet during surgery, anesthesiologists are specially trained in how to make the operative procedure as comfortable as possible for your pet.
Anesthesiologists know how animals react to hospitals and surgery.
As veterinarians, they work with other doctors such as internists, surgeons and other specialists to improve the quality of your pet s entire hospital stay. You may also meet anesthesiologists in other hospital areas. For example, if your pet needs a specialized radiological test including diagnostic scans, an anesthesiologist may well be present to provide anesthesia or safe sedation for your pet. Following surgery, anesthesiologists are often involved in providing pain relief for your pet and are consulted in the critical care unit. Even if your pet is not undergoing an operation, an anesthesiologist may be consulted for pain management, respiratory care and other medical situations.