Burtons is pleased to announce an expansion of its industry-leading anaesthesia equipment range, becoming the distributor of Mindray’s world‑leading veterinary anaesthesia technology.

This development brings the latest anaesthesia innovations directly to veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland.

For over two decades, Burtons has distributed and supported Mindray’s advanced patient monitoring solutions. This evolution marks an important milestone, with Burtons now the exclusive distributor for the Mindray Veta 5 Plus featuring intelligent VS+ ventilation, alongside the advanced WATO 35 and 65 anaesthesia systems for UK and Ireland.

Delivering real-time insight and assistance for safer ventilation, the Veta 5 Plus and WATO seamlessly integrate with the latest Mindray range of monitors. This enables continuous assessment of patient clinical parameters to deliver automated responses, providing support for new users while offering access to advanced ventilation modes for expert teams.

From installation through to everyday clinical use, Burtons dedicated, fully‑trained equipment and clinical experts provide comprehensive support to veterinary practices. This includes guidance on equipment selection, in‑practice demonstrations, and hands‑on training to ensure seamless adoption. This commitment is reinforced by unrivalled service support from Burtons team of 40 field engineers, delivering responsive technical assistance alongside ongoing after‑sales care and maintenance.

“During the more than 40 years I have worked in this sector, we have seen astonishing advancements in technology that have transformed animal patient care. When I started, we were using incredibly basic anaesthesia equipment - Boyles bottles and Adams regulators were the norm, despite them being over a hundred years old.”

David Burton, Chairman, Burtons Veterinary Equipment

The future of anaesthesia is now

Modern anaesthesia systems now do far more than deliver gas. They monitor, guide and inform every stage of a procedure, helping teams deliver safe, more consistent patient care.

Mechanical ventilation is becoming more accessible, moving beyond referral settings into everyday practice. As adoption increases, ease of use, safety features and team confidence are critical.

Mindray’s VS+ ventilation software supports this shift by integrating ventilator and patient monitoring data, enabling:

Real-time interpretation of patient parameters
Continuous assessment of ventilation effectiveness
Clear alarms and automatic adjustments within defined safety limits

Combined with seamless compatibility with Mindray monitoring systems such as the uMEC12 and ePM12, this creates a fully integrated anaesthesia solution designed to support practices of all experience levels.

Supporting practices beyond the equipment

At the heart of this expansion remains the principle Burtons was built on:
A service organisation before anything else.

Every Mindray system is supported by our nationwide network of specialists, including:

Free commissioning upon delivery
In-practice support from equipment and clinical experts
Ongoing servicing throughout the life of the system

By combining our heritage in service with the latest technology, we are supporting veterinary teams as they take the next step in anaesthesia and ventilation.

“The future of anaesthesia is now, and we are excited to offer the Mindray range alongside our own, providing the widest choice of solutions to practices.”
David Burton