Ciara A. Barr

Dr. Ciara A. Barr is an Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine, affiliated with the Ryan Veterinary Hospital. She earned her VMD from Penn Vet in 2013 and is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (DACVAA). Her clinical specialties include small animal anesthesia, locoregional techniques, and acupuncture.

Dr. Barr's research spans veterinary anesthesiology, analgesia, and pharmacology, with emphasis on species-specific anesthetic protocols (e.g., dogs, horses). Her work explores drug efficacy, safety, and novel delivery methods, such as intranasal naloxone for opioid reversal. She collaborates extensively on studies examining anesthetic impacts on immunology and surgical outcomes.

Her publications frequently address clinical case management, anesthetic pharmacology, and techniques for regional anesthesia. Trends include optimizing perioperative care, minimizing occupational hazards in drug administration, and advancing species-tailored pain management strategies.