Dr Lindsay A Parker

09/08/2024

09/08/2024

"Our position statement provides clear guidance on the minimum requirements for adequate monitoring during anaesthesia to optimise animal safety and meet the expectations of registering bodies, professional colleagues, and pet owners. "

26/04/2024

Free CE for pain recognition in farm animals!

18/10/2023

Here we go!

Pulse Veterinary Specialists and Emergency is excited to introduce our anesthesia service led by Dr. Parker!

Following obtaining her Bachelor of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences degree from McGill University, Dr. Parker graduated from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in 2015. She then began her specialty training journey with internships across North America, which provided invaluable experiences to help shape Dr. Parker into the veterinarian she is today. She completed her Masters of Biomedical Science and residency of Anesthesia and Analgesia at the University of Missouri in 2023 and returned to the great province of Alberta to start the anesthesia service at Pulse Veterinary Specialists and Emergency.

Dr. Parker enjoys the challenge of critical patient anesthesia and multi-modal analgesia with the use of locoregional blocks, as well as teaching technicians to become more confident and knowledgeable in their anesthesia skills. Her favourite patients to anesthetize are the weird and wonderful including zoo, exotic and wildlife patients. In addition to farm animals, equine, dogs and cats, Dr. Parker has experience anesthetizing small exotic pets, as well as several species of ungulates, black bears, Western low-land gorillas, Eastern Black rhinoceros, birds of prey, reptiles and large exotic felids including cougar and tiger species. Wildlife conservation is dear to Dr. Parkers heart and it is her dream to continue working with these amazing animals and assist with the vital research to protect natures treasures!

19/05/2023

It was an honour and a privilege to be able to anesthetize Nakili during my anesthesia residency 🦏

Rest in power big guy ❤️

24/03/2023

Read my latest case report about ketamine toxicity and treatment, published in the CVJ!

Read the Student Paper published in the March 2023 issue of The CVJ!

Find “Pro-stride and extracorporeal shockwave therapy as treatment of lateral collateral desmopathy of the proximal interphalangeal joint in a Dutch Warmblood gelding,” by Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - University of Calgary - UCVM's Sara Toner and Candice Crosby on page 268. ow.ly/HOYK50N9T1x

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Lisez la communication étudiante publiée dans le numéro de mars 2023 de La RVC!

Trouvez l’article de Sara Toner et Candice Crosby intitulé « Thérapie avec Pro-Stride et ondes de choc extracorporelles comme traitement de la desmopathie collatérale latérale de l’articulation interphalangienne proximale chez un hongre Warmblood hollandais » à la page 268. ow.ly/SE2M50N9T3I

24/03/2023

10/03/2023

This is amazing!

WILDNorth recently completed what is thought to be the first ever North American Porcupine blood transfusion!

A Porcupine was admitted into rehabilitative care after her finders noticed a change in behavior; she had become lethargic and had stopped eating and climbing. She presented with a severe respiratory infection and an infestation of species-specific sucking lice. After some time in care, her health was still declining even though her respiratory infection & lice infestation were improving with treatment. A blood analysis showed a highly anemic porcupine with no other issues with her organs. After discussions with one of our volunteer veterinarians, the only way to save this porcupine was to perform a blood transfusion; a very rare procedure when it comes to wildlife.

Blood was taken from another porcupine that we have in care that is recovering from previous dog bites. The blood donation was taken at WILDNorth's Wildlife Hospital under the guidance of Dr. Mandrusiak; the blood collection was performed by Kate Simon RVT and Carly, our Director of WILDCare. The blood immediately went through some testing, such as auto-agglutination and crossmatch, which were negative therefore confirming that the two porcupines were a match! The blood transfusion was done by Dr. Mandrusiak and the veterinary team at Harvest Pointe Animal Hospital, and was extremely successful! After much research, it looks like a procedure of this kind has never been done with porcupines - this may have been the first ever successful blood transfusion for a North American Porcupine. She is currently recovering well, has become more active and is beginning to eat on her own again, and we are optimistic about her outcome.

08/03/2023

Residency paper ✅️

12/10/2022

I had the amazing experience of being on Curtis' anesthesia team not once, but twice, over the last year. I was also able to assist with his brother, Charlie, who saved his brother's life twice with blood transfusions. Curtis was an amazing boy who loved putting a blanket on his head, eating watermelon and drinking blue gatorade. He will be missed dearly by hundreds of people, but especially by his absolutely devoted zoo medicine and animal care team who cared for him tirelessly over his lifetime. My heart will always hold a special place for the big guy and I hope he is resting in power 🦍🍉🩺🥇🖤

Last year, we announced the extraordinary procedure that had saved one of our gorilla residents – a blood transfusion from Charlie to his critically-ill brother Curtis. Both recovered well, but that turned out to be just the beginning of Curtis’ health journey. Today, we share the heartbreaking news that 28-year-old Curtis was euthanized on Oct. 1 due to congestive heart failure.

Curtis and Charlie, both male Western lowland gorillas, arrived in Kansas City in March 2020. In February 2021, however, Curtis presented symptoms including vomiting, abdominal discomfort, lack of appetite, and lethargy. A CT scan revealed blood in his abdomen stemming from hemorrhage in his left kidney that was putting extreme pressure on the organ. As is often the case, the cause was unknown. It was determined that a blood transfusion was the only option.

Several months later, though, Curtis presented similar symptoms and it was determined that the only chance to save him was removal of the affected kidney. Charlie was again immobilized to provide blood to transfuse his brother. Without it, Curtis would certainly have died during the intricate 7-hour surgery. An incredible team of specialists assembled and the kidney was successfully removed. Following surgery, Curtis recovered slowly but surely, regaining his appetite and eventually, his playfulness. Throughout Curtis’ ordeal, he was under the dedicated care of the Zoo’s veterinary health team as well as the gorilla troop’s animal care specialists. In addition, local, national, and international medical and veterinary doctors consulted on the case, providing expertise, loaning medical equipment, and even helping to perform surgery.

Curtis won the hearts of everyone that met him with his easy-going and inquisitive nature. Even on days he didn’t feel his best, Curtis remained gentle and trusting of those trying to help him. While the entire Zoo family mourns, we take comfort knowing the groundbreaking care Curtis received will help many other animals. Curtis gave his illness a great fight and everything that was learned from his situation will be passed on to other facilities.

06/10/2022

I'm presenting an abstract at the ACVAA/ACVS conference this year! It is a small sub-project of my Masters looking into the anesthesia and analgesia preferences of board certified anesthesiologists for tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) 🤓🦴🩺💉

https://www.eventscribe.net/2022/ACVS/fsPopup.asp?efp=WFhPWVJUUlg5NjI1&PresenterID=1388494&rnd=0.4175992&mode=presenterinfo

29/07/2022

Can't leave VanAqua without my Dr Marty doll 😆 1 more day but I have been learning so much, I love working with marine species!

25/07/2022

Learning about marine anesthesia at the Vancouver Aquarium this week!! 🦭 🐟 🐋 🐬

20/07/2022

Just over here, above the blood-brain barrier, living my best life 🤓

04/03/2022

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15/02/2022

Very well thanks 🙃

06/02/2022

My friends know me best! 💉

06/02/2022

Monday darting skill practice 🎯