Is there any difference between a veterinary autoclave and any other? The truth is: NO!

There is only one thing that makes an autoclave a veterinary autoclave...... and that is the fact that a veterinarian uses it.

Veterinarians are held to the same sterile standards as any other medical industry, and like all other dental & medical practices, they are free to use any make and model of autoclave that best suits their needs and budget

And like all other practices, you must maintain it (which will greatly increase it's lifespan), repair it when needed (and you can save a ton of money by doing the repairs (and maintenance) yourself), and get regular spore tests to insure sterility is being achieved.