Fran Downing
Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia,
Davies Veterinary Specialists
After graduating from Liverpool University in 2007, Fran spent two years working in a busy mixed practice in Lancashire. She then returned to Liverpool University to undertake an internship in Small Animal Anaesthesia. Since then, Fran has completed a residency in Veterinary Anaesthesia and spent time as a Lecturer at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh.
She joined the Anaesthesia team at Davies in 2013, gaining her European Diploma in Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia the same year; she became an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia in 2015.
Her particular clinical interests include the perioperative management of patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery and chronic pain management, including acupuncture.
Credentials
BVSc, MSc, DipECVAA, MRCVS
Sessions
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11-Jun-2026Clinical Theatre 2The highs and lows of monitoring anaesthetised patients – what to do and when!
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11-Jun-2026Clinical Theatre 2Dodgy dogs and complex cats – anaesthesia in comorbid patients
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12-Jun-2026Clinical Theatre 1Perioperative management of brachycephalic dogs – do we have a 'best practice' approach?
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