This is the second episode in a two part series on anaesthesia in exotic species. In this episode, I speak to Dr Izidora Sladakovic about avian anaesthesia and the critical considerations which can significantly improve anaesthesia safety and patient outcomes in our bird patients. Dr Izidora Sladakovic is a Diplomate of the American College of Zoological Medicine, having completed a zoological medicine residency at the University of Georgia, USA. Dr Sladakovic has published many journal articles particularly in the field of exotic endoscopy. She has also contributed to books including the 3rdedition of Mader’s Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery. She currently runs the Avian and Exotic Service based at Northside Veterinary Specialists in Sydney.