Anaesthesiology is the specialty concerned with methods and pharmaceuticals used to induce total or partial loss of sensation with or without the loss of consciousness.
Anaesthesia and intensive care is a relatively young specialty and "The Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists" is an international organisation for education and development of the discipline. After obtaining a veterinary degree and a minimum of 3 years of specialist training, it is possible to pursue a diploma from the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA), The subject encompasses the main areas: anaesthesia, analgesia and perioperative intensive care plus anaesthesia and intensive care in veterinary nursing.
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