BVSc MSc DipECVAA MAcadME MRCVS
RCVS and EBVS® European Veterinary Specialist in Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Fran graduated from Liverpool University in 2007 and spent two years working in a busy mixed animal practice in Lancashire. Fran returned to Liverpool University in 2010 to undertake an internship in small animal anaesthesia prior to commencing a residency in Veterinary Anaesthesia at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies. Fran moved to Davies Veterinary Specialists in 2013 and has been working within the anaesthesia department since then. Fran is a RCVS & European Veterinary Specialist in Anaesthesia and Analgesia.
Frances Downing lectures on the following courses
A Case-Based Approach to Feline Anaesthesia
Multiple Lecturers
Feline anaesthesia is a daily part of veterinary practice, with the risk of complications and death reported to be greater in cats than dogs. Despite this, the focus of anaesthetic training is often on the management of dogs and the assumption that the same approach can be applied in feline...
Anaesthesia and Sedation in Sick and Unstable Patients
Multiple Lecturers
Clinicians can often be hesitant to use anaesthesia and sedation in patients that may be clinically unstable due to the higher risk involved.
This learning series with Becky Robinson and Frances Downing aims to give you the tools to safely and effectively use anaesthesia and sedation in...
Anaesthesia Refresher (On-Demand)
Multiple Lecturers
A five video learning series with Frances Downing and Becky Robinson giving a refresher on anaesthesia.
Feeling stuck in a rut with your anaesthetic protocols? Unsure how to get the most from your new monitoring equipment? You are not alone!
This learning series is designed to give you...
Integrated Approaches to Pain Management
Multiple Lecturers
A learning series with Frances Downing and Becky Robinson on pain and pain management.
The effective management of pain, be it acute or chronic, is an important and essential part of small animal clinical practice. Pain can have a serious and long-lasting impact on our patients; having a...
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