Fix It Lady : Medical Service and Repair LLC

06/23/2026

From the Field of Fix-it Lady: Why I Stay in My Lane

Some of the questions I hear most often is:
"Do you service autoclaves?" - Or - “Can you work on our dental equipment?"

My answer is simple: No, not at this time.

Not because those pieces of equipment aren't important. They absolutely are. The reason is that you can only become truly good at so many things.

At Fix-it Lady, my focus is anesthesia equipment—service, repair, maintenance, troubleshooting, and education. That's where I've chosen to invest my time, training, and expertise.

Many companies offer preventative maintenance agreements (PMAs) that cover a wide range of veterinary equipment, including anesthesia machines, dental equipment, autoclaves, imaging systems, patient monitors, and more.

There's value in that approach.

But there's also value in specialization.

When you call Fix-it Lady, you're working with someone whose primary focus is anesthesia equipment. My goal isn't simply to repair equipment when something breaks. It's to help veterinary teams better understand their anesthesia systems, recognize potential issues before they become problems, and feel more confident in the equipment they use every day.

Another misconception I hear is that if a hospital signs a preventative maintenance agreement, they're locked into using that company for all future anesthesia service work. In most cases, that's simply not true. Preventative maintenance agreements are beneficial, but they don't prevent you from seeking a second opinion, specialized expertise, continuing education, or service from a qualified anesthesia provider.

In fact, the two can work together.

You can have a preventative maintenance program and still choose a dedicated anesthesia specialist when you need one and for your annual service.

Will Fix-it Lady expand into other equipment categories someday? Maybe. But if that happens, it will be through a separate division with dedicated training and resources. I never want to dilute the anesthesia expertise that my clients rely on.

My mission is simple: To provide specialized anesthesia equipment service, support education and help veterinary teams deliver safer patient care.

My goal has never been to service everything.

My goal is to be exceptionally good at anesthesia equipment.

06/22/2026

I couldn't be more proud of Hannah this week.

She spent over **7 hours troubleshooting and repairing an anesthesia machine** that had been causing serious issues for a veterinary practice. What made this case particularly concerning was that the veterinarian had been experiencing severe migraine headaches after performing approximately four hours of surgery. The headaches were so intense that he would have to sit outside in the fresh air before he felt well enough to drive home.

As Hannah worked through the machine, she discovered issues at nearly every function she tested. The equipment had not been checked since February 2021.

This situation serves as an important reminder to everyone working around anesthesia equipment. If you experience symptoms such as:

• Headaches during or after surgery
• Nausea
• Unusual fatigue
• Difficulty concentrating
• Symptoms that improve once you're outside or breathing fresh air

there is a possibility that your anesthesia equipment is not functioning properly and should be evaluated.

One of the biggest misconceptions in veterinary medicine is that annual anesthesia machine service is required. The reality is that in many cases it is not mandated. Veterinary practices that choose to have their anesthesia equipment inspected and serviced annually are going above and beyond minimum requirements to protect their teams, patients, and doctors.

I'm incredibly proud of Hannah's dedication, technical expertise, and determination. Her work not only repaired a machine—it may have helped identify a significant occupational health concern and improved safety for everyone in that practice.

*"How often does your practice have its anesthesia equipment evaluated and leak-tested?"*

The fly was DOA - was unresponsive to resuscitation 🤣

Today Hannah is servicing a machine that has not been serviced in over 20 years. You got this Hannah! Thank you for all you do!

06/07/2026

Barotrauma sucks. It's painful, preventable, and when it happens to a patient in your care, it can be heartbreaking. That's why simple safety devices like this one matter so much.

Essential Medical Device (EMD) was created by Alan Cross, DVM, Diplomate ACVS, after a patient tragically died when a pop-off valve was accidentally left in the closed position. After searching and finding no acceptable way to prevent this mistake from ever happening again, he designed and manufactured the precursor to the EMD Safety Valve.

Fix-it Lady is thrilled to offer this simple, life-saving device that helps protect veterinary patients when every breath matters.

For more information on installation of the EMD, please watch the attached video. To place an order please reach out to myself or Haylee Bowers. Picture(s) of your current anesthesia machine would be helpful for proper setup of the EMD Safety Valve.

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06/01/2026

Netflix The Boroughs is outstanding. I loved Stranger Things and this series does not disappoint. Watching tonights episode I saw this anesthesia machine ... it is a Dispomed Anesthesia Machine. My husband is rolling his eyes! Seriously, I am such a dork.

05/31/2026

Employee Spotlight: Hannah Walsh, RVT
Anesthesia Service Technician

Hannah Walsh has been a valued member of the Fix-it Lady team since July 2025. After successfully completing her training, she began independently servicing both new and existing veterinary facilities in January 2026.

Hannah currently serves clients throughout Charlotte, Matthews, Gastonia, Hickory, and the surrounding areas. Her dedication to quality service, professionalism, and customer care has quickly earned the trust of our clients.

There is no higher compliment than hearing directly from those we serve. One of our current clients recently shared:

"Hannah did a fantastic job – she's a credit to your team."

We are truly blessed to have Hannah as part of the Fix-it Lady family. Her commitment to excellence and passion for serving our clients make her a tremendous asset to our team, and we look forward to her continued success serving veterinary facilities across the region.

05/25/2026

As we remember and honor all those who sacrificed their lives to protect our freedom and way of life this Memorial Day, I can think of no better way to say “thank you” than by helping veterans who are struggling and in need of support — including their loving and loyal furry companions. 🇺🇸🐾

Please join me in supporting organizations such as Wounded Warrior Project, The Animal Rescue Site by Greater Good, or any other platform dedicated to helping veterans, rescue animals, and families in need. Every act of kindness makes a difference.

Together, we can give back to those who have given so much for all of us. ❤️

05/25/2026

Isn't She Beautiful! Thank you CARE for trusting me your anesthesia equipment service and for allowing me to be part of this process. It was time for the old gurney to take a well deserved rest. I can't wait to here how this Olympic Gurney and Supera Anesthesia Machine works for you and the team. We appreciate all that you do!

05/05/2026

May the 4th be with you!
The facility staff didn't look at me like I was too crazy. 😁

11/09/2025

11/09/2025

That's a wrap! Thank you for another fantastic NCVC 2025!
The NCVC Conference always brings together such a strong mix of clinical insight and community energy — what were your favorite takeaways this year?
Here are a few of our favorites:
😍 The Fix-it Lady Team worked seamlessly together to put on a beautiful pink display! We enjoyed meeting each and everyone who stopped by to chat. We look forward to helping those who stopped by with their anesthesia equipment needs.
✨ Endotracheal Tube Give Away: we gave away 8 sets of endotracheal tubes! A big thanks to Dr. McCauley, Marty, Anna, Katie, Jennifer, Chelsea, Kiersten, and Matt for stopping by the booth. Enjoy and think of us during your next anesthetic procedure.
🐶 Puppies! Thank you Saving Grace for bringing the puppies. We all enjoyed some licks on our noses.