Karen Walsh

Karen Walsh BVetMed, DVA, DipECVAA, MRCVS, is one of the three directors and owners of Eye Veterinary Clinic. She is both an RCVS and a European specialist in anaesthesia and analgesia.
Karen divides her time between ensuring the smooth running of Eye Veterinary Clinic and overseeing anaesthetics and pain management for its patients.
Her special interest is advanced training in veterinary anaesthesia for nurses and veterinary surgeons, and she is always happy to give advice to colleagues to help them keep their patients safe.

February 2024

Companion animal analgesia – overview of latest thinking

Karen Walsh outlines the pharmacological options that can be used for different conditions in these pets.

40 mins

December 2020

Analgesia advances: latest thinking and innovations

Karen Walsh discusses early recognition of this issue, as well as developments in medications and additional management options.

54 mins

February 2020

Managing chronic pain in cats and dogs

Karen Walsh discusses the importance and process of detection and treatment in both canine and feline patients.

49 mins

June 2019

Companion animal analgesia

Karen Walsh looks at uses and latest developments in analgesics, as well as types available in canine and feline patients.

51 mins

April 2018

Provision of analgesia for acute pain in dogs and cats

Karen Walsh considers methods of assessing pain, drugs used to relieve the condition and ways of administering them.

55 mins

November 2017

Chronic pain: a look at latest management and treatment

Karen Walsh discusses studies into a variety of therapeutic options regarding canine and feline patients with this condition.

56 mins

March 2016

Anaesthesia for patients with endocrine diseases

Karen Walsh discusses anaesthetic management options for the more common endocrinopathies seen in general practice, as well as considerations for these cases.

41 mins

February 2016

Anaesthesia and induction in neonatal companion animals

ABSTRACT This article initially discusses what a neonate is and the differences between neonates and … more

29 mins

August 2015

Managing pain with opioid analgesics in cats and dogs

Opioid analgesics are often the mainstay of perioperative pain management, but have become increasingly popular … more

31 mins

September 2013

Anaesthesia in patient with epilepsy

KAREN WALSH advises on the precautions needed when using anaesthesia in patients with idiopathic epilepsy … more

8 mins