Veterinary intensive care is an environment where every second matters. The right equipment can directly shape patient outcomes, and every patient — from a tiny kitten to a large-breed dog in crisis — depends on a stable, precise, and supportive environment. At the North Shore Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre (NSVSC), the adoption of Aeolus Advanced ICU Enclosures has elevated the standard of care for critically ill patients. The system gives the team a controlled, modern, and patient-centred environment that supports faster stabilisation, improves visibility, and builds confidence in clinical decision-making.

“At the end of the day, we all want the best for our patients, but sometimes the equipment just wasn’t keeping up with us. Technology should work with us, not against us, especially when every moment counts,”
~ Grace Brooke, Veterinary Nurse & Therian Equipment Specialist

Before Aeolus, the demands of critical care often pushed traditional enclosures to their limits — from oxygen instability to temperature fluctuations and noise exposure. Since upgrading to the Aeolus Advanced ICU Enclosure, NSVSC has gained a predictable, customisable, and supportive environment for their most fragile cases. The result has been smoother workflows, calmer patients, and several standout clinical successes.

Traditional ICU setups often leave teams uncertain about what’s happening inside an enclosure, requiring frequent manual checks and interrupting staff workflow. The Aeolus Advanced ICU Enclosure was designed to remove this uncertainty.

With a fully sealed oxygen environment, rapid oxygenation to 40% within minutes, and real-time monitoring of temperature, oxygen concentration, and CO₂, clinicians can transfer patients out of busy treatment rooms and into a stable, quiet environment sooner — without losing visibility or control.

At NSVSC, these advances have already proven lifesaving.

“Shortly after introducing the system to our hospital, we treated a cat suffering from life-threatening hypothermia. Conventional warming methods were ineffective, but the Aeolus unit allowed us to safely and effectively raise the cat’s body temperature, an intervention that was ultimately lifesaving,”
~ Dr Yuki Uetsu, BSc BVetMed MANZCVS (Emergency & Critical Care), Lead Vet

Temperature precision also benefits larger patients. In another recent case, a dog presenting with congestive heart failure was successfully stabilised using controlled cooling and humidity reduction — something traditional equipment could not achieve without risk.

Emergency and critical care departments face increasing caseloads and national shortages of veterinary staff. Technology that streamlines monitoring and reduces manual workload is no longer a luxury — it’s essential.

The Aeolus ICU Enclosures were built with these pressures in mind. Cable-free multiparameter monitoring, Bluetooth vitals tracking, and continuous environmental regulation allow teams to confidently manage multiple ICU patients while maintaining efficiency and safety.

“Technology should support efficient workflows, helping teams use their time where it matters most — delivering care, not managing equipment.”
~ Grace Brooke

Dr Yuki Uetsu describes the portable monitoring system as a particularly valuable feature, offering continuous real-time temperature tracking that improves workflow and supports timely clinical interventions.

Other workflow-focused features include:

• Automated CO₂ removal, eliminating manual soda lime changes
• Built-in nebulisation, enabling uninterrupted treatment
• Circadian-friendly recovery lighting, supporting stress reduction
• Species-specific enclosure designs, including feline tailored noise-dampening and scent-reducing interior materials

These capabilities enable consistent, high-quality critical care while freeing veterinary teams to focus on the tasks that require their clinical expertise.

A noisy treatment room can significantly delay recovery, especially for anxious or respiratory-compromised patients. The Aeolus Advanced ICU Enclosures allows clinics like NSVSC to move patients into a quiet, sealed, climate-controlled environment without sacrificing visibility or access. Built-in lighting modes, integrated cameras, and species-specific components help patients and staff feel more secure, while oxygen stability and precise thermal control reduce physiological stress.

For cats, perch shelves and noise-attenuating materials encourage natural behaviours and minimise fear. For dogs, controlled humidity and temperature reduce respiratory strain and fatigue. In intensive care, these “small” details contribute meaningfully to better clinical outcomes.

One of the most overlooked advantages of advanced ICU equipment is the ability for general practices to confidently manage more complex cases in-house. With these modular ICU and recovery configurations, clinics no longer need to refer immediately for oxygen therapy or early stabilisation.

This improves continuity of care, strengthens client relationships, and allows pets to remain with the teams who know them best.

This allows:

• More continuity of care
• Stronger client relationships
• Reduced stress for patients and pet owners
• Improved use of hospital resources

For NSVSC, integrating the Aeolus Advanced ICU Enclosure has elevated the standard of care without compromising space or workflow — a benefit felt across the entire clinical team.

For NSVSC, the experience with Therian extended well beyond the equipment itself. The installation and onboarding were handled with professionalism and attention to detail.

“Despite working in cramped and challenging conditions, the installation was completed smoothly and to a high standard. They left the space spotless and arranged for all packaging to be removed – a small but appreciated detail!”
~ Sally Muir, NSVSC, General Manager

Therian’s hands-on training ensured the team felt confident from day one, with ongoing support available whenever needed.

“We could not speak more highly of the entire Therian team, a truly professional, responsive, and customer-focused experience from start to finish.”

The implementation of the Aeolus Advanced ICU Enclosure at North Shore Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre highlights the transformative impact of modern veterinary equipment and technology. Patients are now stabilised more quickly, oxygen and temperature remain consistent and predictable, and veterinary teams can make confident decisions supported by real-time data. For NSVSC, these enclosures have delivered measurable improvements — from lifesaving interventions and calmer recoveries to more efficient use of staff time.

As veterinary medicine continues to evolve, technology like the Aeolus ICU system provides a smarter, more compassionate, and future-focused foundation for critical care.

To learn more about these next-generation ICU units or discuss your clinic’s veterinary equipment needs, contact Therian’s specialist team today.