For Researchers and Institutions - VAS Int

Research anaesthesia services, including expert consultation, guidance, and direct anaesthesia provision for research studies.

Delivering anaesthesia services at your research facility

Scientific research is a demanding field, reserved for experts in their respective areas. If your study involves anaesthesia and that’s outside your area of expertise, VAS is here to assist—it’s our specialty.

VAS provides mobile anaesthesia services and pain management by a specialist or under specialist supervision at your institution, allowing you to focus on your research without the added complexity of anaesthesia management. Maintaining stable haemodynamic conditions, physiological parameters, and effective pain control is not only essential for ethical standards but also for the integrity of your research outcomes. We offer on-site anaesthetic case management at your chosen location and can assist with organizational, logistical, and administrative responsibilities before and during your project. A veterinary anaesthesia specialist will work with you to address any concerns and optimize anaesthetic management according to your study protocol, or provide full case management as needed.

Consultation and guidance

We provide consultation at all stages of research projects, ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and enhancing the accuracy of your results.

Anaesthetic management, analgesic protocols, and species-specific anatomical and physiological differences can significantly impact research outcomes. Optimal anaesthetic practices and effective pain management are essential for achieving reliable results, yet each institution and project has unique needs. With our specialist expertise, we offer tailored guidance—whether through phone, email, or on-site at your institution. Our up-to-date knowledge, grounded in veterinary, ethical, and legal standards, allows us to serve as a valuable extension of your team. We can review your current anaesthetic protocols or help address specific challenges, ensuring your project benefits from the best possible care in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia.

We have a decade-long experience providing research support under GLP and GCP conditions and are also ourselves engaged in numerous research projects to further contribute to safer anaesthesia and painfree animals.

Research Solutions Tailored to You

Capacity building

VAS also provides in-house training tailored to your staff and facilities, helping to build confidence in the daily management of anaesthetic cases. Hands-on learning and problem-solving are integral to our teaching approach. We offer lectures, workshops, practical training, and even on-the-job guidance during your routine operations. Our training covers all aspects of veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia—from the anaesthetic procedure and monitoring to pre- and post-operative care, as well as long-term pain management.

We are committed to advancing knowledge and improving care in veterinary anaesthesia and pain management through research. In addition to collaborating on research projects, we publish our own findings and offer opportunities for collaborative dissertations (Dr. med. vet.) at the University of Zurich.

For technicians and veterinarians interested in furthering their skills in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, we offer specialised training through our Veterinary Anaesthesia School (VASTA), accessible via our website.

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