Let over 47 years of service to the veterinary community guide you in your quest for inhalant anesthesia systems.

 

Hi, and thank you for your interest in my products and services.  I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to work with you.

I have had the privilege of learning from and assisting investigators from such prestigious institutions as Stanford University, Johnson and Johnson, GE Global Research, University of Michigan, Genetech, UCSF, The Scripps Research Institute, California Institute of Technology, Oregon Health and Sciences University,  Amgen, University of Washington and many, many other teaching institutions and research facilities.

After graduating from California State University Long Beach in 1969 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology, I served as a manufacturer’s representative, distributor sales representative, and founder of three manufacturing/sales/service organizations.

Through invitation, I have given my “Anesthesia—It’s a Gas!” seminars to such varied organizations as the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association, Washington State Veterinary Medical Association, Portland Community College, Oregon State University, and hundreds of private practice and research institutions.  In addition, I have conducted both introduction and advanced workshops at the 54^th  (Seattle), the 55^th (Tampa), the 56^th (St. Louis), 57^th (Salt Lake City) the 58^th (Charlotte), the 59^th (Indianapolis), the 60^th (Denver), the 61^st (San Diego) National AALAS conventions. 64th National AALAS Baltimore, MD, 2013 conducted Waste Anesthetic Gas Workshop. My seminar includes the mechanical properties, capabilities, and limitations of inhalant anesthesia systems for animals.  In addition, I share my working knowledge of oxygen and ancillary carrier gas systems, waste gas evacuation systems, and OSHA considerations. Also, I have provided “Anesthesia—It’s A Gas” presentations at such prestigious events as Stanford University’s Clark Imaging Center Small Animal Imaging Workshop in 2005, 2006, and 2007; and the 2006 International AMI (Academy for Molecular Imaging) Conference in Orlando, Florida. The Oregon State Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine grant veterinarians two hours of Continuing Education credits for attending my lectures.  It is tremendously rewarding for me to give these presentations; and I always learn something new from my attendees.

In 1999, the Oregon Veterinary Medical Association honored me with the Industry Representative of the Year award.

My (our) goal at is to provide you with honest, accurate information with respect to options available to you; and ensure that our premiere products and value added services guarantee your complete satisfaction.  We can be extremely resourceful in custom designing inhalant anesthesia systems to fit your specific needs.  You have my pledge that I will do my best to help determine your needs–without any sales pressure or obligation. 

I look forward to having the opportunity to be of service to you.

Best regards, 

Jim Houts
Vice President
Summit Medical Equipment Co.
Bend, Oregon  97703
Phone 503-789-2830     Summed@aol.com