Anesthesiology & Pain Management
At Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin
With best-in-class medicine, technology, and an expert team, we’re fully prepared to provide the complete, compassionate care your pet needs.
With best-in-class medicine, technology, and an expert team, we’re fully prepared to provide the complete, compassionate care your pet needs.
Multi-disciplinary and board-certified, our team of specialists have the training to identify, diagnose, and treat any condition.
Getting your pet on the path to wellness is our #1 goal.
With years of experience and a range of advanced procedures and treatment options, we'll focus on restoring your pet's quality of life and your peace of mind.
Dr. Jerome Joseph is a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist. His professional interests include locoregional anesthesia, anesthetic management of patients with cardiovascular disease, particularly those undergoing interventional cardiac procedures, and the management of critically ill patients.
Helping to keep patients comfortable by effectively managing their pain and seeing the immediate difference it can make is his greatest reward. He is adept at troubleshooting anesthetic complications and working through complex problems before they become serious.
“I was drawn to PESCM by the opportunity to work alongside a highly collaborative team that values high-quality patient care. I was excited by the chance to work in an environment where I can continue to grow, while contributing to the growth of my colleagues, and providing excellent patient care.”
Dr. Joseph grew up in Canada and has lived and trained in several different cities, leading to an appreciation for experiencing new places and meeting new people. He’s always happy to swap travel recommendations or hear about everyone else's favorite destinations.
Outside of work, he can be found enjoy hiking with his black lab (Tums), exploring new coffee shops, traveling, and distance running. Interestingly, Tums was part of the teaching colony at UC Davis until Dr. Joseph adopted him. Tums keeps life interesting by never passing up the chance to grab an unattended snack, and his main goal at the dog park is to collect as many pets from strangers as possible.
Anesthesia is part of many procedures — from routine surgeries and dental cleanings to complex interventional care. While the risk is low for healthy patients with proper monitoring, we understand it can still feel worrying.
That’s why every anesthesia plan begins with a thorough, patient-specific assessment designed to give your pet the safest possible experience.
Dr. Joseph brings deep expertise to all his patients. Whether your pet is young and healthy or managing heart, lung, kidney, or other complex conditions, a plan is built specifically for them.
Throughout every procedure, advanced monitoring equipment continuously tracks vital signs — breathing, blood pressure, heart rate, and more.
Your pet is closely observed through recovery. Attentive care, gentle handling, and proactive pain management help ease the transition — so your pet wakes up comfortably and goes home feeling well.
We want you and your pet to have the best experience possible. If you need us to reach out to your primary care veterinarian for your records, we’re happy to do so.
Understand more about your pet’s condition and treatment options.
Veterinary anesthesiologists complete a dedicated three-year residency focused entirely on anesthesia — the drugs, the equipment, the physiology, and the management of complications across a wide range of species and conditions. Their role is not just to monitor, but to anticipate problems before they arise and respond immediately when they do.
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