Dr. Bonnie D. Wright
DVM, DACVAA
Specialist in Anesthesia and Analgesia
Dr. Bonnie Wright is a leader in veterinary anesthesia, pain management, and evidence-based acupuncture. Board-certified in Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (DACVAA), she holds advanced certifications in Medical Acupuncture, Veterinary Pain Practice, Canine Rehabilitation, Canine Musculo-Skeletal Imaging and Regenerative Medicine. As the lead faculty for the Evidence-Based Veterinary Acupuncture program, she is dedicated to integrating scientific rigor into non-pharmaceutical pain management strategies.
Dr. Wright completed her DVM at Colorado State University, followed by a residency in Anesthesia and Critical Patient Care at the University of California, Davis. She has been practicing, teaching, and advancing the fields of anesthesia, pain medicine, and rehabilitation for over two decades. You can learn even more about Bonnie at her website, The Mistral Vet.
Dr. Wright's Speaking Schedule
September 6 - 7, 2025: American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association
September 26 - 27, 2025: Pacific NW veterinary conference
November 6-9, 2025: Hawaii Veterinary Medical Association
Podcasts
Pain Management and Career Management with Dr. Bonnie Wright
My Veterinary Life, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
Dr. Bonnie Wright shares her journey to becoming a veterinary anesthesiologist, pain specialist, and educator in this week's My Veterinary Life podcast episode. She discusses how a life-changing car accident reaffirmed her career choice, her evolving interests in anesthesia and pain management, and her embrace of acupuncture as a science-based tool. Dr. Wright highlights the importance of adaptability, lifelong learning, and following one’s passions, while also addressing the challenges and surprises of her career. Her story encourages veterinarians to remain open to new opportunities and diverse career paths.
Listen to Dr. Wright's interview with Qiological.
"Pain, Neurobiology, Beauty, and Big Cats: A Surprising Conversation on Veterinary Acupuncture."
Dr. Wright talks about neuroscience, the treatment of pain, nervous system regulation, and how medicine is beautiful.
