Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (Pain Management)
Dip.ECVAA, MVetMed, DVM
ACVAA Founding Fellow - Pain Management

Dr Maja Drozdzynska is a European and Australian-recognised Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, with more than 15 years’ experience in referral and academic practice across the UK and Australia. She completed her specialist residency at the Royal Veterinary College in London.

Anaesthesia and pain management

Maja provides anaesthetic care for high-risk surgical patients, including cardiovascular procedures requiring cardiopulmonary bypass.

Her clinical interests include acute and chronic interventional pain management. She established a multidisciplinary chronic pain service incorporating advanced locoregional techniques. Her work focuses on supporting stability around surgery, reducing reliance on opioids and improving quality of life for patients with complex pain conditions.

Founding Fellow in Pain Management

Maja has been awarded the designation of Founding Fellow in Pain Management by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA).

This recognises anaesthesia and analgesia Diplomates who have made significant, sustained contributions to veterinary pain management through research, education, mentorship and clinical service development.

The fellowship recognises advanced expertise in acute and chronic pain management, alongside contributions to the continuing development of the field.

Research, teaching and mentorship

Maja’s published research includes work on ultrasound-guided locoregional techniques. She contributed to the Manual of Small Animal Regional Anaesthesia and is credited with the original description of two ultrasound-guided locoregional approaches.

She also teaches veterinarians and anaesthesia trainees, sharing her expertise in regional anaesthesia and pain management.

To learn more about care at VSOS, visit our Anaesthesia and Pain Management service page.