Advancing veterinary care is about delivering the best care today while learning how to improve care for future patients. Much like in human medicine, clinical research plays an important role in helping veterinarians refine treatments, reduce risk, and achieve better patient outcomes.
Many of the treatments and approaches used at MediPaws and other veterinary hospitals have been shaped by ongoing research. Through these evidence-based findings, we are able to continually improve the safety and effectiveness of care for our beloved pets.
Many pet owners participate in clinical research knowing that their pet’s involvement may help improve care for other pets in the future. By participating in our no-harm studies, your pet can contribute to better treatments, reduced procedure risk, and improved quality of life for pets in the future around the world.
Each study will provide specific information about any potential benefits for your pet. Depending on the research, this may include additional insight into recovery, monitoring, or complementary diagnostic testing.
At MediPaws, clinical research is a natural extension of our commitment to provide the highest standard of care possible. Every day, our teams manage complex emergency and referral cases across multiple specialties, giving us valuable insight into how treatments perform in real-world settings and what works best.
Clinical research allows our specialists to keep asking important questions, including:
Our specialists take a no-harm approach to all clinical research, meaning every study is designed with patient welfare as the top priority. Research is carefully structured so it never compromises care, and often involves non-invasive data collection alongside routine treatment or comparing standard approaches already in use.
Participation in any research at MediPaws is always:
If your pet is eligible for a clinical study, express your interest on our study page and a member of the MediPaws team will discuss it with you in detail. As a part of this, we’ll explain:
In most cases, participation does not change your pet’s treatment plan. Your pet will continue to receive the same high standard of veterinary care, monitoring, and support they would receive outside of a study. You are also free to withdraw from a study at any time, without affecting your pet’s care in any way.
Your pet’s comfort, safety, and wellbeing will always be our first priority.
Below you’ll find our active clinical research studies. Each listing outlines eligibility, what participation involves, and how to register your interest.
At the heart of MediPaws is our exceptional team — a passionate group of veterinary professionals, backed by some of Sydney’s best board-certified specialists. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, empowering our team to deliver the most advanced, compassionate treatment for every patient.
