Veterinary Anesthesia Specialists, LLC

We are dedicated to minimizing anesthetic risks and enhancing the comfort of all creatures. We provide practical solutions for veterinarians and their teams through patient care, consultation and training. Located in Portland, Oregon we offer in-clinic support to veterinary professionals in the Pacific Northwest, and anesthesia and pain management consultation to veterinarians nationwide.

Dr. Heidi Shafford, our board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist, is well-qualified to assist your veterinary team with all aspects of anesthesia and pain management. She puts her specialized training to use with old-fashioned attention to detail, state-of-the-art equipment, up-to-date medical and technical information, and attentive client communication.

If you are a pet owner interested in specialist-level anesthesia and pain management, we encourage you to ask your primary veterinarian to contact us directly to learn about how we might be able to work together to optimize the care of your pet.

The following links will lead you to more information about the services we offer to veterinary professionals and pet owners.

Anesthesia

In-clinic anesthetic case management
Case consultations by phone or email

Pain Management

Chronic and acute pain consultation and treatment
Coordination of team approach to improving quality of life

Training

Continuing education tailored to your team’s unique needs
Hands-on workshops for skill development
Anesthesia monitor and equipment advice and training
Current lecture and workshop schedule

Consultation

Case consults, anesthesia monitoring and equipment purchase advice
Answers to your burning anesthesia questions
Assessment of anesthesia and analgesia practices
Refinement of anesthetic, analgesic and emergency protocols
Development of Anesthesia Standard Operating Procedures

Resources

Information on drug shortages
Anesthesia reference materials