Empowering veterinary care
with safer anaesthesia.
Your trusted partner for hospital-grade anaesthesia support across Hong Kong.
Did you know?
of pet owners are moderately to extremely concerned about procedures involving anaesthesia.
say they are more likely to agree to surgery if anaesthesia is handled by a dedicated professional.
Pet owners' confidence in anaesthesia directly impacts surgical acceptance. Partnering with VASHK gives your clinic the expertise and reassurance clients look for.
Who We Are
Veterinary Anaesthesia Service Hong Kong (VASHK) is a dedicated, compassionate mobile veterinary anaesthesia service team supporting clinics across Hong Kong. We bridge the critical gap for veterinary anaesthesia in Hong Kong by delivering hospital-grade anaesthetic and analgesic management directly to your practice. We make high-level anaesthesia care accessible and affordable, so clinics can deliver safer, more efficient surgeries without the overhead of a full-time anaesthetist. We also provide veterinary anaesthesia consultancy and education to clinics and hospitals in need.
Professional Background & Leadership
This service is founded and led by Dr. Jason Cham Shum Chen (BVSc), a Hong Kong-born veterinarian whose career has been focused on anaesthesia excellence. Dr. Chen has extensive anaesthesia experience across Australia and Hong Kong, including serving as part of the teaching team at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital Sydney and completing a formal anaesthesia internship at SASH North Ryde. This rigorous veterinary anaesthesia education forms the bedrock of our clinical expertise.
- Anaesthesia-focused leadership
- Fully equipped mobile service
- Tailored, evidence-based plans
- Training & education for teams

Dr Jason Cham Shum Chen
BVSc (University of Sydney, Australia) · Anaesthesia-focused Veterinarian BSc Zoology (University of Otago, New Zealand) GradCert in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care (University of Melbourne, Australia)
Core Service: Customised Safety Protocols
We understand that every pet is unique. Therefore, each anaesthetic plan adheres to the principle of individualisation. Our team conducts thorough pre-operative assessments to design multi-modal, evidence-based anaesthesia and analgesia protocols tailored to the patient's species, breed, age, and health status. Whether it is a routine spay or a complex orthopaedic or abdominal surgery, we provide the appropriate level of support, ensuring that veterinary anaesthesia is delivered with the highest regard for patient safety.
Technical & Equipment Support
To ensure the smoothness and safety of every veterinary surgery in Hong Kong, our mobile service is equipped with advanced monitoring and local anaesthetic devices on par with those found in high-level referral hospitals, such as multiparameter monitors, ventilators, ultrasound, and nerve stimulators. From premedication and local blocks to inhalational maintenance and post-operative pain management, we provide precise control and real-time response throughout the entire anaesthetic process, allowing the primary surgeon to focus entirely on the procedure.
Our Mission
VASHK was established to fill the critical gap for high-level anaesthesia within the local veterinary medical market. We are dedicated to becoming Hong Kong's most trusted partner for veterinary anaesthesia. By providing flexible, professional services, we aim to help more clinics broaden their surgical capabilities, ultimately ensuring that more pets receive safe, pain-free, and high-quality treatment.
Our Value to Your Practice
Cost Efficiency
Expand surgical capacity without hiring full-time anaesthesia staff. Transparent, all-inclusive pricing.
Safer Outcomes
Fewer complications, smoother recoveries, and clearer communication that reassures clients to proceed.
Capability Uplift
Hands-on case support plus in-clinic training elevates your team's anaesthesia practice to top-tier standards.
Seamless Partnership
We plug into your workflow with a fully equipped mobile unit, documentation, and smooth handovers.
Our Service Model
Pre-surgical Consultation
Risk assessment, protocol design, and case quotation.
On-site Anaesthesia Delivery
We bring ventilator, monitors, nerve stimulator, ultrasound. Clinic provides anaesthetic machine and gas vapouriser.
Recovery & Documentation
We monitor through recovery and hand over a full anaesthetic report.
Equipment & Expertise
- ECG / Capnography / Pulse Oximetry / BP / Temperature
- Locoregional anaesthesia (ultrasound-guided nerve blocks)
- Pain management and multimodal analgesia
- Ventilator-assisted respiratory support
- Recordkeeping for compliance
“We bring the expertise and equipment; you provide the space and the patient.”
Our Courses
Introduction to Small Animal Anaesthesia
A comprehensive, beginner-friendly introduction to small animal anaesthesia designed for veterinary nurses, assistants and technicians. This 1-hour practical lecture covers anaesthesia fundamentals, patient safety, clinical monitoring, communication skills, and the full anaesthetic process from assessment to recovery.
Fundamentals in Anaesthesia Equipment
A practical, beginner-friendly introduction to small animal anaesthesia equipment for veterinary nurses, assistants and technicians. This 1-hr session covers oxygen supply systems, vaporizers, breathing circuits, airway devices, scavenging, soda lime, and essential machine checks-building confidence in equipment handling, troubleshooting, and preventing avoidable anaesthetic incidents in daily clinical practice.
Fundamentals in Anaesthesia and Analgesia Pharmacology
A practical, beginner-friendly introduction to pharmacology in small-animal anaesthesia and analgesia. This 1-hour session explains ADME principles, drug mechanisms, sedatives, opioids, induction agents, volatile anaesthetics, and multimodal analgesia-helping veterinary nurses, assistants and technicians to understand anaesthesia and analgesia drug choices, anticipate patient responses, and improve anaesthetic outcomes with confidence.
Fundamentals in Small Animal Anaesthesia Monitoring
A comprehensive, practical introduction to small-animal anaesthesia monitoring covering depth assessment, cardiovascular evaluation, oxygenation, ventilation, and temperature management. This 2-hour session teaches veterinary nurses, assistants, and technicians how to interpret clinical signs, ECG, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, capnography, and temperature trends-building confidence in recognising early warning changes, preventing complications, and knowing when to escalate for safer anaesthetic care.
Testimonials
Testimonial 1 of 6: As a specialist surgeon dealing with complex and often very sick patients, it is important to be able to focus on the task at hand. This is best achieved with the collaboration of a trustworthy team. Dr. Jason Chen, defines trustworthiness and excellence in his field.
Dr. Stephen Martin
MVB BSc(Hons) DipECVS DVMS MRCVS
EBVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Hong Kong Registered Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
RCVS Recognised Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Get in touch with VASHK
Whether you're referring a case, exploring partnership options, or arranging staff training, we'd love to hear from you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions about our services.
Veterinary Anaesthesia Service Hong Kong (VASHK) is a mobile anaesthesia service that provides hospital-grade anaesthesia and analgesia support to veterinary clinics across Hong Kong. We bring advanced equipment and tailored anaesthetic protocols directly to your clinic, enabling safer surgical procedures without the need for full-time anaesthesia staffing. We also provide veterinary anaesthesia continuous education for veterinary staff, remote consultancy services related to veterinary anaesthesia for vet hospitals, and consultancy services for hospital revamp or construction projects related to anaesthesia.
