Dr Wendy Goodwin
Director Research & Clinical Associate Professor
School of Veterinary Science
+61 7 54601 792
Researcher biography
Wendy Goodwin is a clinical veterinary anaesthetist and academic at the School of Veterinary Science, University of Queensland since 2010. She received her veterinary degree and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Queensland, with her doctoral research focused on 'Studies of Alfaxalone in Horses'. Wendy is a registered specialist veterinary anaesthetist and Fellow of the Australian & New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Critical Care, and additionally holds Membership in Equine Medicine.
Wendy is internationally recognized for her expertise with the anaesthetic molecule alfaxalone in various formulations across multiple species. Her doctoral research established foundational knowledge on alfaxalone use in horses, and she has continued to advance the understanding of this important anaesthetic agent through her ongoing research. This expertise encompasses both traditional and novel alfaxalone formulations, dosing strategies, and applications across species ranging from companion animals to large animals and laboratory species.
Beyond her alfaxalone expertise, Wendy is passionate about veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, having dedicated the majority of her professional career to pursuing excellence in this field. Her clinical anaesthetic experience has covered a wide range of species including horses, small animal companion animals, farm animals, avian and exotic animals and animals used in scientific research. Her research portfolio spans veterinary anaesthetic safety culture, innovative pain management and total intravenous anaesthesia techniques, critical care, traumatic haemorrhage and injury, and translational large animal models for medical research.
Beyond traditional anaesthetic research, Wendy examines leadership and workplace culture in veterinary practice, investigating how leadership styles impact error disclosure and safety climate. She continues to publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to advancing veterinary anaesthesia and improving both clinical outcomes and professional wellbeing.
Journal Articles
Whitelock, Adam, Nash, Katherine, Sayer, Keely and Goodwin, Wendy (2025). Feline caudal vena cava-to-aorta ratio and left atrial-to-aortic root ratio increase in acute hypervolemia. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 1-6. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.25.04.0114
Amiet, Biancia, Rainger, Joanne, Zedler, Steven, Stewart, Allison, Woldeyohannes, Solomon and Goodwin, Wendy (2025). A comparison of transdermal EMLA (lidocaine/prilocaine) cream and subcutaneous lidocaine injection prior to jugular vein catheterisation in horses – a randomised cross over study. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2025.06.009
Santos, Luiz C. P., Goodwin, Wendy and McArthur, Michelle (2025). Impact of humble leadership on attitudes to error disclosure: the mediating role of psychological safety and safety climate in Australian veterinary practices. BMJ Leader 1-6. doi: 10.1136/leader-2024-001149
Santos, L. C. P., McArthur, M., Perkins, N. and Goodwin, W. (2025). Assessment of support structures for second victims in veterinary anaesthesia: building on insights from an international survey - part 2. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2025.03.016
James, Greg, Ahern, Ben, Goodwin, Wendy, Goss, Ben and Hodges, Paul (2025). Correction to: ISSLS Prize in Basic Science 2025: Structural changes of muscle spindles in the multifidus muscle after intervertebral disk injury are resolved by targeted activation of the muscle. European Spine Journal, 34 (5), 2046-2046. doi: 10.1007/s00586-025-08744-w
Day, S. K., Nash, K. J., Midwinter, M. J. and Goodwin, W. A. (2025). A retrospective analysis of clinical features, management and outcomes in dogs and cats with Eastern Brown Snake envenomation (2016–2022). Australian Veterinary Journal, 103 (3), 77-87. doi: 10.1111/avj.13399
James, Greg, Ahern, Ben, Goodwin, Wendy, Goss, Ben and Hodges, Paul (2025). Structural changes of muscle spindles in the multifidus muscle after intervertebral disk injury are resolved by targeted muscle activation. European Spine Journal, 34 (5), 1-1. doi: 10.1007/s00586-025-08646-x
Santos, L. C. P., Perkins, N. and Goodwin, W. (2025). Hospital safety culture in Australia: a nationwide survey using a safety attitude questionnaire. Australian Veterinary Journal avj.13474. doi: 10.1111/avj.13474
Whitelock, Adam, Goodwin, Wendy, Pratt, Shaun and Nash, Katherine (2024). Feline caudal vena cava to aorta ratio reference interval. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 26 (12), 1098612X241303309. doi: 10.1177/1098612x241303309
Day, Samantha K., Nash, Katherine J., Midwinter, Mark J., Purcell, Sarah L. and Goodwin, Wendy A. (2024). The establishment of reference intervals for the ClotPro thromboelastometry device in healthy dogs. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 34 (6), 560-569. doi: 10.1111/vec.13426
Santos, Luiz C. P., McArthur, Michelle, Perkins, Nigel and Goodwin, Wendy (2024). Psychological, physical, and professional impact on second victims in veterinary anaesthesia: a cross-sectional international survey - part 1. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2024.10.140
Santos, L. C. P., Perkins, N., Keates, H. and Goodwin, W. (2024). Anaesthetic practices and attitudes to patient safety in a sample of Australian veterinary practices. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 51 (5), 438-448. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2024.06.004
Pratt, Shaun, Sole-Guitart, Albert, de Klerk, Karla, Evans, Elizabeth, Hume, Jane, Palmieri, Chiara, Rainger, Joanne and Goodwin, Wendy (2024). Antinociceptive and wound healing effects of a commercial formulation of lidocaine, bupivacaine, adrenaline and cetrimide applied topically to superficial skin wounds in horses. Veterinary Record, 195 (3) e4395, e4395. doi: 10.1002/vetr.4395
Musk, G. C., Bass, L., Best, P., Bradbury, L., Davis, J., Lehmann, H., Neck D., Santos, L. C. P. and Goodwin, W. (2024). Monitoring of anaesthetised dogs and cats: Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia Chapter position statement. Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 54 (2), 67-76.
James, G., Ahern, B. J., Goodwin, W., Goss, B. and Hodges, P. W. (2024). Targeted multifidus muscle activation reduces fibrosis of multifidus muscle following intervertebral disc injury. European Spine Journal, 33 (6), 2166-2178. doi: 10.1007/s00586-024-08234-5
Hoon, Ting Michelle Angel Yvonne, Kat, Irving Tjiah Wern, Pasloske, Kirby, Farry, Trisha and Goodwin, Wendy Anne (2023). A dose characterization study evaluating the pharmacodynamics and safety of a concentrated alfaxalone solution (4%) as an intramuscular sedative in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 47 (3), 157-167. doi: 10.1111/jvp.13423
Goodwin, W., Monteiro, B.P., Grimm, K. and Steagall, P.V. (2023). Letter to Editor in response to "Acute kidney injury in 18 cats after subcutaneous meloxicam and an update on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug usage in feline patients in Australia". Australian Veterinary Journal, 101 (10), 411-412. doi: 10.1111/avj.13279
Lala, Raushan, Homes, Ryan, Pratt, Shaun, Goodwin, Wendy and Midwinter, Mark (2023). Comparison of sublingual microcirculatory parameters measured by sidestream darkfield videomicroscopy in anesthetized pigs and adult humans. Animal Models and Experimental Medicine, 6 (5), 1-5. doi: 10.1002/ame2.12348
Hoon, Michelle Ting, Pratt, Shaun and Goodwin, Wendy (2023). Local anesthetic agents in companion animal veterinary practice. Today's Veterinary Practice, May/June 2023, 26-32.
Nash, K.J., Day, S.K. and Goodwin, W.A. (2023). Reference interval for the C-ACT activated clotting time test in healthy dogs using a water bath and manual assessment of clot formation. New Zealand Veterinary Journal, 71 (4), 1-14. doi: 10.1080/00480169.2023.2201222
Hardjo, Sureiyan, Haworth, Mark, Croton, Catriona, Purcell, Sarah and Goodwin, Wendy (2023). Pre-hospital emergency cricothyrotomy in dogs part 2: Airway sealing and ventilation using cricothyrotomy tubes. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 10 1129462, 1-12. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1129462
Kat, Irving, Ahern, Benjamin J., Dhanani, Jayesh, Whitten, Grant, Cowling, Nicholas and Goodwin, Wendy (2022). Long duration anaesthesia in pigs with an infusion of alfaxalone and dexmedetomidine. Veterinary Medicine and Science, 8 (6), 2418-2421. doi: 10.1002/vms3.953
Pratt, Shaun, Jeong, Sharon, Ahern, Ben and Goodwin, Wendy (2022). Adverse reaction following the subarachnoid injection of Xylazine in a Sheep. Veterinary Sciences, 9 (9) 479, 1-6. doi: 10.3390/vetsci9090479
Farry, Trish, Lau, Cora, Keates, Helen, Pasloske, Kirby, Woldeyohannes, Solomon, Allavena, Rachel and Goodwin, Wendy (2022). Comparison of two formulations of alfaxalone for immersion anaesthesia in laboratory zebrafish (Danio rerio). Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 49 (5), 473-476. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2022.05.001
Pratt, Shaun, Barnes, Tamsin S., Cowling, Nicholas, de Klerk, Karla, Rainger, Joanne, Sole-Guitart, Albert, Woldeyohannes, Solomon and Goodwin, Wendy (2022). Bias associated with peripheral non-invasive compared to invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring in healthy anaesthetised and standing horses using the Bionet BM7Vet. Veterinary Sciences, 9 (2) 52, 52. doi: 10.3390/vetsci9020052
Hardjo, Sureiyan, Goodwin, Wendy, Haworth, Mark David and Purcell, Sarah Leonie (2022). A proposed guideline for performance of emergency surgical airways in small animals: analysis of five unsuccessfully managed cannot intubate, cannot oxygenate cases. Veterinary Sciences, 9 (2) 39, 39. doi: 10.3390/vetsci9020039
Cowling, Nicholas, Woldeyohannes, Solomon, Sole Guitart, Albert and Goodwin, Wendy (2021). Measurement of tissue oximetry in standing unsedated and sedated horses. Veterinary Sciences, 8 (10) 202, 1-10. doi: 10.3390/vetsci8100202
Cunneen, Alexandra, Pratt, Shaun, Perkins, Nigel, McEwen, Margaret, Truchetti, Geoffrey, Rainger, Joanne, Farry, Trish, Kidd, Lisa and Goodwin, Wendy (2021). Total Intravenous Anaesthesia with Ketamine, Medetomidine and Midazolam as Part of a Balanced Anaesthesia Technique in Horses Undergoing Castration. Veterinary Sciences, 8 (8) 142, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/vetsci8080142
Dhanani, Jayesh, Pang, George, Pincus, Jason, Ahern, Benjamin, Goodwin, Wendy, Cowling, Nicholas, Whitten, Grant, Abdul-Aziz, Mohd H., Martin, Steven, Corke, Peter and Laupland, Kevin B. (2020). Increasing ventilator surge capacity in COVID 19 pandemic: design, manufacture and in vitro-in vivo testing in anaesthetized healthy pigs of a rapid prototyped mechanical ventilator. BMC Research Notes, 13 (1) 421, 421. doi: 10.1186/s13104-020-05259-z
Jacobs-Fohrman, Zoë R., Barnes, Tamsin S., McEwen, Margaret M. and Goodwin, Wendy A. (2020). Clinical evaluation of arterial blood pressure in anesthetized dogs by use of a veterinary-specific multiparameter monitor. American Journal of Veterinary Research, 81 (8), 635-641. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.81.8.635
Pratt, S., Cunneen, A., Perkins, N., Farry, T., Kidd, L., McEwen, M., Rainger, J., Truchetti, G. and Goodwin, W. (2019). Total intravenous anaesthesia with ketamine, medetomidine and guaifenesin compared with ketamine, medetomidine and midazolam in young horses anaesthetised for computerised tomography. Equine Veterinary Journal, 51 (4) evj.13045, 510-516. doi: 10.1111/evj.13045
Goodwin, Wendy A., Pasloske, Kirby, Keates, Helen L., Ranasinghe, Millaganamada Gedara, Woldeyohannes, Solomon and Perkins, Nigel (2019). Alfaxalone for total intravenous anaesthesia in horses. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 46 (2), 188-199. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2018.09.047
Farry, Trish and Goodwin, Wendy (2019). Anaesthesia for geriatric patients. Today's Veterinary Nurse, 2 (2), 38-47.
Farry, Trish and Goodwin, Wendy (2017). Anesthesia for the Pediatric Patient. Todays Veterinary Technician, 2 (5), 38-46.
van Eps, A.W., Pollitt, C. C., Underwood, C., Medina-Torres, C. E., Goodwin, W.A. and Belknap, J. K. (2014). Continuous digital hypothermia initiated after the onset of lameness prevents lamellar failure in the oligofructose laminitis model. Equine Veterinary Journal, 46 (5), 625-630. doi: 10.1111/evj.12180
Goodwin, W. A., Keates, H. L., Pearson, M. and Pasloske, K. (2013). Alfaxalone and medetomidine intravenous infusion to maintain anaesthesia in colts undergoing field castration. Equine Veterinary Journal, 45 (3), 315-319. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-3306.2012.00645.x
Smith, L. C. R., Zedler, S. T., Gestier, S., Keane, S. E., Goodwin, W. and van Eps, A. W. (2012). Bilateral dentigerous cysts (heterotopic polyodontia) in a yearling Standardbred colt. Equine Veterinary Education, 24 (11), 573-578. doi: 10.1111/j.2042-3292.2011.00341.x
Goodwin, Wendy, Keates, Helen, Pasloske, Kirby, Pearson, Martin, Sauer, Ben and Ranasinghe, Millagahamada G. (2012). Plasma pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of alfaxalone in neonatal foals after an intravenous bolus of alfaxalone following premedication with butorphanol tartrate. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 39 (5), 503-510. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-2995.2012.00734.x
Goodwin, Wendy A., Keates, Helen L., Pasloske, Kirby, Pearson, Martin, Sauer, Ben and Ranasinghe, Millaganamada Gedara (2011). The pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of the injectable anaesthetic alfaxalone in the horse. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 38 (5), 431-438. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-2995.2011.00634.x
Conference Papers
Hoon, Ting, Kat, Irving, Pasloske, Kirby, Farry, Trish and Goodwin, Wendy (2023). Sedation with intramuscular alfaxalone 4% w/v preserved solution in dogs. 14th World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Sydney, NSW Australia, 27-29 March 2023. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2023.09.009
Day, S.K., Nash, K.J. and Goodwin, W.A. (2023). A retrospective analysis of venom induced consumptive coagulopathy following brown snake envenomation in dogs and cats in South-East Queensland, Australia. European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium, Porto, Portugal, 1-3 June 2023.
Day, S.K., Goodwin, W.A. and Nash, K.J. (2023). Pericardial effusion in two dogs with suspect Eastern brown snake envenomation in Southeast Queensland. European Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Congress, Porto, Portugal, 1-3 June 2023.
Day, Samantha, Nash, Katherine and Goodwin, Wendy (2022). Establishment of reference intervals for a novel point-of-care viscoelastic device in healthy dogs. Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Science College Science Week, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 23-25 June 2022.
Nash, Katherine, Day, Samantha and Goodwin, Wendy (2022). Activated coagulation times in healthy dogs using C-ACT tubes. Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Science College Science Week, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 23-25 June 2022.
Amiet, Bianca, Rainger, Jo, Stewart, Allison J., Zedler, Steve, Woldeyohannes, Solomon and Goodwin, Wendy (2022). Transdermal EMLA (lidocaine/prilocaine) cream for intravenous catheterisation in horses. Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) Science Week, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 23-25 June 2022.
Whitlock, Adam, Goodwin, Wendy, Dryburugh, Liz, Locke, Vicky, Mshelbwela, Phillip and Stewart, Allison J. (2022). Attitudes and practices of Australian veterinarians to pain management in horses. Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) Science Week, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 23-25 June 2022.
Schull, D., Mallyon, J., Herndon, A., Purcell, S., McEwen, M.-M., Boe-Hansen, G., McGhie, J., Parker, D., Goodwin, W., Cobbold, R., Kidd, L., Shapter, F., Bird, L. and Fraser, B. (2020). A capstone student conference experience to enhance oral presentation skills and exposure to clinical case material. Vet Ed Down Under 2020: Australasian Veterinary Educators Symposium, Gatton, QLD Australia, 11-13 February 2020.
Cowling, N., Woldeyohannes, S., Rainger, J., McEwen, M., Perkins, N., Barnes, T. and Goodwin, W. (2019). Effects of acepromazine and medetomidine on the tissue oxygen saturation measured with near infrared spectroscopy in anaesthetised dogs. American college of veterinary anesthesia and analgesia annual meeting, Washington, DC, United States, 7 September 2019. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2019.08.015
Sole-Guitart, A., Evans, E., Rainger, J., De Klerk, K., Pratt, S., Hume, J., Amiet, B. and Goodwin, W. (2019). Wound healing effect of a commercial formulation of lidocaine, bupivacaine, adrenaline and cetrimide applied topically on experimentally induced wounds in horses. Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists (ANZCVS) Science Week, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 4-6 July 2019.
Farry, T., Lau, C., Keates, H., McEwen, M., Woldeyohannes, S., Barnes, T., Perkins, N. and Goodwin, W. (2019). Comparison of two formulations of alfaxalone in laboratory zebra fish (Danio rerio) for use in immersion anaesthesia. American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, United States, 7 September 2019. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2019.08.017
Cowling, N., Woldeyohannes, S., Rainger, J., McEwen, M., Perkins, N., Barnes, T. and Goodwin, W. (2019). Effects of acepromazine and medetomidine on the tissue oxygen saturation measured with near infrared spectroscopy in anaesthetised dogs. 25th International Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Symposium, Washington, DC, United States, 6-10 September 2019. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.vaa.2019.08.015
Farry, Trisha and Goodwin, Wendy (2015). All About Alfaxalone. International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium, Washington, DC United States, 18-22 September 2015.
Farry, Trisha and Goodwin, Wendy (2013). Alfaxalone - 10 Years On. 19th International Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Symposium, San Diego, CA United States, 7 -11 September 2013. USA:
Goodwin, W., Keates, H., Pasloske, K., Pearson, M., Shiels, I. and Sauer, B. (2009). Total intravenous anaesthesia in the horse with alfaxalone.. 10th World Congress on Veterinary Anaesthesia, Glasgow, Scotland, U. K., September, 2009.
Goodwin, W., Keates, H., Pearson, M and Pasloske, K. (2009). Field castration of colts using alfaxalone and medetomidine total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA). 10th World Congress on Veterinary Anaesthesia, Glasgow, Scotland, U. K., September 2009.
Goodwin, W., Keates, H., Pasloske, K., Pearson, M., Shields, I. and Sauer, B. (2009). Plasma pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of alfaxalone in foals after intravenous administration of the anaesthetic agent alfaxalone at 3 mg kg)1. 10th World Congress on Veterinary Anaesthesia, Glasgow, Scotland, U. K., 31 August - 4 September 2009. Wiley.
Goodwin, W., Keates, H. and Pasloske, K. (2006). Plasma pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of alfaxalone in horses after intravenous administration of the anaesthetic agent Alfaxan at 1 mg/kg. 9th World Congress on Veterinary Anaesthesia, Brazil, September 2009.
Thesis
Goodwin, Wendy (2013). Studies of alfaxalone in horses. PhD Thesis, School of Veterinary Science, The University of Queensland.
Data Collections
Day, Samantha, Goodwin, Wendy, Nash, Katie, Purcell, Sarah and Midwinter, Mark (2023). ClotPro reference interval data . The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/c26432b
Day, Samantha, Goodwin, Wendy, Nash, Katie and Purcell, Sarah (2023). Eastern brown envenomation venom induced consumptive coagulopathy prospective study. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/d41d3ac
Day, Samantha, Goodwin, Wendy and Nash, Katie (2023). Retrospective VICC data. The University of Queensland. (Dataset) doi: 10.48610/86183c4