The UF Large Animal Hospital’s Large Animal Anesthesia & Pain Management team consists of board-certified veterinary anesthesiologists and highly trained anesthesia technicians. We provide exceptional care for large animal patients before, during, and after surgical or invasive procedures. Our team collaborates closely with all hospital services to ensure the highest standard of care for our patients.
Our anesthesia veterinarians work alongside our specialists in various fields, including equine lameness and imaging, performance issues, surgery, ophthalmology, emergency colic care, neonatal and foal care, reproduction, and internal medicine.
Services Offered
- Advanced monitoring equipment including blood gas analysis
- Advanced local and regional anesthesia techniques
- Total intravenous anesthesia
- Advanced critical care anesthesia for severely compromised patients
Our Team
Service Chief
Marta Romano
Clinical Associate Professor – Anesthesiology
Clinicians
Laura Adelina Bolaños Aguilar
Clinical Assistant Professor- Anesthesiology and Zoological Medicine
Ludovica Chiavaccini
Clinical Associate Professor – Anesthesiology
Chiara De Gennaro DVM, DECVAA, MRCVS
Clinical Assistant Professor – Anesthesiology
Alanna (Lane) Johnson DVM, DACVAA
Clinical Assistant Professor – Anesthesiology
Luisito S Pablo
Clinical Professor – Anesthesiology
Diego A Portela
Associate Professor – Anesthesiology
Sarah Shippy
Clinical Assistant Professor – Anesthesiology
Enzo Vettorato DVM, PhD, DECVAA, FRCVS
Clinical Associate Professor – Anesthesiology
Fellows, Residents, and Interns
Alexa Acevedo DVM, MS
Anesthesia Resident
Colleen Elzinga DVM
RESIDENT
Megan Gates
RESIDENT
Amanda L James
RESIDENT
Taylor M Masters
RESIDENT
Kacey A Pandaleon
RESIDENT
Manager
- Brandy
Supervisors
- Ashley C., CVT (Technicians)
- Robert (Assistants)
Technicians
- Aimee, CVT
- Ashley L., CVT
- Billi, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
- Camille, CVT
- Elle, CVT
- Fernanda, CVT
- Jessica, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
- Jose, CVT
- Joslyn, CVT
- Kaycee, CVT
- Ken, LVT
- Kim G., LVT
- Kimberly S., LVT, CVT
- Leaundra, RVT
- Margaret, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Assistants
- Allie
- Ashley
- Jenny
- Kathryn
- Madison
- Mia, CVA
- Sarah
- T’ayana
Operating Rooms
Manager
- Brandy
Supervisors
- Andrea – Operating Rooms
- Rachael – Sterile Supply
Technicians
- Amanda
- Danielle
- Erica
- Francine
- Hiram
- Kelly
- Kia
- Laura
- Lisa
- Martina
- Meg
- Morgan
- Reanne
- Sally
- Shelby
- Stella
- Summer
- Susette
- Taylor
Assistant
- Olivia
