Veterinary Anesthesia Specialists, LLC

We are dedicated to serving veterinary professionals and animal health care teams. Located in Portland, Oregon, our board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist offers in-clinic support to veterinarians in the Pacific Northwest. Anesthesia and pain management training and consultation are also available to veterinary professionals nationwide.

Our mission is to enhance the comfort of all creatures through state-of-the-art anesthesia and pain management education, consultation and patient care.

As a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist, Dr. Heidi Shafford is well-qualified to assist your veterinary hospital 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 and up-to-date medical and technical information.

Below is a brief list of the services we offer veterinary professionals:

Anesthesia

Anesthetic case management for high-risk patients
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
Equipment recommendations, installation and training

Consultation

Assessment of anesthesia and analgesia practices
Refinement of anesthetic, analgesic and emergency protocols
Development of Anesthesia Standard Operating Procedures