Specialty Services - Anesthesiology

The anesthesia section provides anesthesia services for all areas of the hospital. All species of animals are anesthetized, from gerbils to the largest draft horses. The sophisticated patient services provided by the other areas of the hospital require equally sophisticated anesthesia for the highest quality in patient care. In addition to the specialized cases, anesthesia services are also provided for the routine procedures performed as part of our local practice. The anesthesia faculty and staff also participate in pain management and critical care for hospitalized patients when consulted. Many of the techniques, drugs and equipment used in veterinary anesthesia are the same as those used in human anesthesia.

The anesthesia faculty welcomes both companion and large animal consultations as well as anesthesia-related questions from private veterinarians. The anesthesia faculty can be reached by calling (573) 882-7821.

Faculty

Keith R. Branson, D.V.M., M.S.
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists
Clinical assistant professor

John R. Dodam, D.V.M., M.S., Ph.D.
Diplomate American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists
Associate professor veterinary medicine & surgery
Associate professor veterinary biomedical sciences
VMS Department Chair

Anesthesiology Technicians

Rebecca Drake - veterinary technician

Melinda Jacobs - RVT, senior veterinary technician

Jennifer Polkow-Haight - RVT, senior veterinary technician

Ashley Taylor - RVT, veterinary technician