Leon Warne

DVM DACVAA

Dr Leon Warne holds expertise in anaesthesia, pain-medicine, pharmaceutical R&D and higher-education. He graduated with a DVM from Murdoch University in 2009. Following graduation, he undertook an internship in emergency and critical-care medicine. Leon joined the University of Melbourne, completing a residency in anaesthesia and a PhD in feline pain-medicine. Leon is Clinical Director of Veterinary Anaesthesia & Pain Management Australia. He foundered the Vet Pharmacist in 2022 with a group of likeminded veterinary professionals and clinical specialists. Their aim is to improve the quality of life of patients by supplying pain management solutions including quality CBD medicines and education to veterinarian across Australia. Leon is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia; an Adjunct-Professor at Murdoch University and Senior Research Fellow at Curtin University. Leon’s research focuses on management and assessment of pain disorders. His passion for the veterinary profession has led him to join the Executive Committee of the Australian Small Animal Veterinarians. Leon is currently consulting to Zoetis as an Anaesthesia & Pain Management Specialist.