Matthew Gurney
BVSc CertVA PgCertVBM DipECVAA FRCVS
Matt an internationally respected British anaesthetist. A specialist in anaesthesia and analgesia, Matt trained at the University of Liverpool and now works at Eastcott Referrals in the UK. Matt is passionate about pain management, lectures on the subject globally and is the author of many international anaesthesia publications. Matt is Past President of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia. In 2020 Matt was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for Meritorious Contribution to Clinical Practice. 2022 saw Matt awarded the RCVS Knowledge Award for Quality Improvement for launching and implementing a unique anaesthesia safety tool.
‘My vet career started in mixed practice, with the challenges of practising pain management in multiple species. I love learning more about pain and how to apply this knowledge to benefit our patients.’
Carl Bradbrook
BVSc CertVA DipECVAA FRCVS
Carl is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia and is a co-founder of The Zero Pain Philosophy. Carl worked for many years as an anaesthesia consultant, upskilling multiple vet practices on advanced treatments in anaesthesia and pain management. Carl is a popular and devoted speaker who shares his expertise with global audiences. Carl now works at Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists in the UK as Clinical Director. Carl was President of the Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists from 2018-2022. In 2020 Carl was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for Meritorious Contribution to Clinical Practice.
‘Pain control is one of the key aspects of animal welfare, which we are here to champion. Every day I encourage colleagues to look for pain and together we discuss how to keep our patients pain free.’
