Nigel Caulkett

Nigel Caulkett is a Professor at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary, and a Full Member of the Clinical and Translational Research Group. He holds Associate Memberships in the Pain and Animal Welfare Research Group and the Wildlife Health & Ecology Research Group. His research focuses on veterinary anesthesia, wildlife capture techniques, and animal welfare.

• DVM, Western College of Veterinary Medicine (1989)
• MVetSc, specializing in xylazine epidural analgesia in cattle
• Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia (ACVA)

His work emphasizes safe chemical immobilization of free-ranging wildlife and pain management in production animals. Research spans species like bighorn sheep, deer, bears, and swine, with recent publications analyzing vigilance behavior, anesthetic complications, and oxygenation protocols. Articles highlight innovations in field anesthesia and stress reduction.

Key trends include evaluating drug combinations (alfaxalone, medetomidine), physiological monitoring in wildlife, and welfare improvements through analgesia. His role bridges clinical practice, research, and education in veterinary medicine.