Anesthesia
The Anesthesia section of the Clinical Proficiency Exam evaluates a candidate’s ability to safely induce, maintain, and monitor anesthesia in veterinary patients.
Anesthetic Preparation & Drug Administration
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Selecting appropriate anesthetic agents based on patient condition
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Proper dosing and administration of premedications, induction agents, and maintenance anesthetics
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IV catheter placement and fluid therapy management
Anesthetic Monitoring &
Equipment Use
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Setting up and checking anesthesia machines (oxygen flow, vaporizer, breathing circuits)
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Monitoring vital signs (heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, temperature, oxygenation)
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Recognizing and addressing anesthetic complications (hypotension, hypoventilation, etc.)
Recovery &
Post-Anesthetic Care
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Safe extubation and monitoring for airway complications
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Assessing pain and providing analgesia
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Monitoring for post-anesthetic complications (hypothermia, delayed recovery)