Who We Are: Dedicated Veterinary Anaesthesia team in Hong Kong
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. He is also an active member of both the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care as well as the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management.
- 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) Member of International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care Member of International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about VASHK, our team, services, and how we support clinics and pet families across Hong Kong.
VASHK provides four key benefits to veterinary practices: cost efficiency by eliminating the need for full-time anaesthesia staff; improved outcomes through evidence-based protocols and advanced monitoring; capability uplift via hands-on case support and in-clinic as well as off-site training; and seamless partnership with fully equipped mobile services that integrate into existing workflows.
Research shows many pet owners are concerned about anaesthesia, and they are more likely to agree to surgery when a dedicated professional manages it. Partnering with VASHK gives your clinic the expertise and reassurance clients look for when deciding on procedures.
VASHK arrives fully equipped with capnography, pulse oximetry, blood pressure monitors, temperature monitoring, ventilator-assisted respiratory support, ultrasound for nerve blocks, and advanced pain management pharmaceuticals. Depending on case needs, we can also provide additional monitoring and anaesthesia support tools throughout the perioperative period.
Our three-step service model includes: (1) pre-surgical consultation for risk assessment, protocol design, and case quotation; (2) on-site anaesthesia delivery with all necessary equipment; and (3) recovery and documentation with continuous monitoring and a comprehensive anaesthetic report handover.
Yes. VASHK offers hands-on training and education as part of our service model. We provide in-clinic as well as regular workshops that elevate your team's anaesthesia practice to top-tier standards through direct case support and knowledge sharing. This educational component is integral to our mission of improving anaesthesia safety and capability across Hong Kong's veterinary community.
Dr Chen brings substantial teaching and educational experience from his time as a teaching-focused clinician at the University Veterinary Teaching Hospital of Sydney. His comprehensive clinical training across multiple referral hospitals in Australia and Hong Kong provides him with the expertise to effectively educate veterinary teams on advanced anaesthesia techniques and safety protocols.
Through our hands-on case support and integrated training approach, your team gains practical experience with advanced monitoring equipment, evidence-based protocols, and specialised techniques like ultrasound-guided nerve blocks. This ongoing educational partnership helps develop your team's anaesthesia capabilities while maintaining clinical workflow. We also provide education rounds and workshops regularly that your team can sign up for.