Introduction: Anaesthetics and Emergencies

Many of you will find yourselves in clinics with limited drug choices and resources, which can feel challenging—especially after being taught gold-standard care at Onderstepoort. However, being well-prepared and knowing how to maximise the drugs and equipment available will make a significant difference in how you navigate these situations. At times, you’ll need to work with what you have, but with the right approach, you can still provide effective, compassionate care. Our goal is to help you feel calm, confident, and capable, so you can make the most of your CCS year. Remember, your mindset will shape your experience—whether it feels like an impossible challenge or a valuable learning opportunity!

Module Content:

• Challenges you may face with anaesthetics
• Gas vs IV anaesthetics
• Useful anaesthetic protocols
• Useful sedation protocols
• Dealing with emergencies
• Coping with the mental load of having limited resources

Speaker:

Dr Anne-Marth Mullins

Dr Anne-Marth Mullins qualified in 2015 from Onderstepoort and completed her CCS year in 2016 at Hammanskraal, Themba Animal Clinic. In 2017 she completed the Small Animal Rotating Internship at OVAH. From 2018 until now, she has been working as a Small Animal General Practitioner, first as a locum and now fully employed at a practice in Johannesburg.

She has also worked for Hill’s Pet Nutrition as a student educator at OVAH and has recently joined Khula Vet as one of our mentors for newly graduated vets.