Veterinary Induction Agents, Making the Safest Choice

Course overview

This continuing education webinar is designed for veterinary professionals involved in anesthesia who want to strengthen their understanding of available anesthetic induction agents. The session will review the pharmacology, physiologic effects, and clinical applications of commonly used agents, including propofol, alfaxalone, ketamine-based combinations, and etomidate. Participants will learn how to evaluate patient status, species-specific responses, and concurrent disease considerations when formulating an induction plan. The presentation will emphasize practical, evidence-based selection and dosing strategies to improve anesthetic safety, quality of induction, and transition to maintenance anesthesia. Case examples will reinforce your clinical decision-making and highlight troubleshooting tips for challenging anesthetic inductions.