Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds

Ketamine's Role in Pain Mangement with Dr. Matthew Gurney, BVSc CertVA PgCertVBM DipECVAA FRCVS Oct 12, 2024

There's been a LOT of talk about Ketamine recently. Not only as an induction agent but also its larger role as an NMDA receptor antagonist and how this plays into chronic conditions such as pain, anxiety, and depression. Today we talk with Dr. Matthew Gurney DECVAA on how we can better utilize this drug class and some of the science behind it! Dr. Matthew Gurney is an internationally respected British anaesthetist. A specialist in anaesthesia and analgesia, Matt trained at the University of Liverpool and now works at Eastcott Referrals in the UK. Matt is passionate about pain management, lectures on the subject globally and is the author of many international anaesthesia publications. Matt is Past President of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia. In 2020 Matt was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons for Meritorious Contribution to Clinical Practice. 2022 saw Matt awarded the RCVS Knowledge Award for Quality Improvement for launching and implementing a unique anaesthesia safety tool. You can find his site here: https://www.zeropainphilosophy.com/pain-updates

VAN 059- Career Switch to Human Anesthesia with Morgan McCann CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) Sep 26, 2024

So, have you ever wondered what it would be like to make the switch from veterinary nursing to the human side? Well, today we are talking with Morgan McCann who has done just that! Morgan McCann has been a credentialed veterinary technician since 2010 and became a VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia) in 2018. In 2020 she began the process of transitioning to human healthcare with the goal of becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. In 2024 she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She currently works fulltime in an Intensive Care Unit and Progressive Care Unit while continuing to work relief in veterinary medicine. Outside of work she enjoys stand up paddleboarding all over the Pacific Northwest and is a volunteer search and rescue canine handler. She shares her home with her son John, a 1.5 year old Maine Coon (yes a real MC) named Katsu, and two former street cats named Kylo and Kiska.

VAN 058- Guinea Pig Anesthesia with Dr. Omar Zaheer Aug 12, 2024

Today we are joined by Dr. Omar Zaheer, DACZM discussing all things Piggies and why your dosing calculations may be a lil off! Dr. Omar Zaheer graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College (OVC) in 2016. Following graduation, he completed a small animal rotating internship at the Veterinary Emergency Clinic in Toronto before returning to the OVC for a specialty avian & exotic internship. Following completion of this internship, he completed a residency at the OVC in avian & exotic medicine & surgery from 2018-2021. He published several articles during his residency, including a new surgical technique for cloacal prolapse in pet parrots, an anesthetic study on quaker parrots, and several case reports on pet exotics including chickens, rabbits, and guinea pigs. He became licensed with the American College of Zoological Medicine as a Zoological Companion Animal Specialist in 2023.

VAN 057- Does Team Culture Influence Anesthetic Safety with Dr. Cyndie Courtney Jul 30, 2024

Does team culture play a role in patient safety? The research may surprise you! Dr. Cyndie Courtney is back for round 2 helping us dive into the research on how teams work together and what that means for patient safety. Dr. Cyndie Courtney is a small animal veterinarian and recovering toxic team member. She speaks, writes, and consults internationally using peer-reviewed research and real-life experiences to improve individual/organizational performance/wellbeing by addressing workplace conflict. She was awarded the World Small Animal Veterinary Medical Association’s Next Generation Award in 2019 and her veterinary alma mater’s Outstanding Recent Alumni Award in 2021 for her service to the profession.

VAN 056- Dr. Cyndie Courtney Jun 01, 2024

You've probably seen a study referenced in lectures or online forums as a way to present evidence-based theories. But have you ever wondered what all those terms in the studies mean? How does sample size affect the quality of the study? What is in-vivo vs in-vitro and how do these things affect the quality of information you are receiving and making patient decisions based upon? Today I am joined by Dr. Cyndie Courtney, a DVM who also happens to study why people do the things they do at work. Dr. Cyndie Courtney is a small animal veterinarian and recovering toxic team member. She speaks, writes, and consults internationally using peer-reviewed research and real-life experiences to improve individual/organizational performance/wellbeing by addressing workplace conflict. She was awarded the World Small Animal Veterinary Medical Association’s Next Generation Award in 2019 and her veterinary alma mater’s Outstanding Recent Alumni Award in 2021 for her service to the profession. The study we were talking about in this episode: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32301662/

VAN 055- Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (anesthesia & analgesia) Jan 01, 2024

Waking up is hard to do...especially when it's after anesthesia. This episode of the podcast features Darci Palmer LVT, VTS (anesthesia & analgesia) discussing the differences between dysphoria, emergence delirium, and pain. We talk about different medication options and tips for making anesthesia recovery smoother overall. Darci Palmer has been a credentialed veterinary technician for 21 years. She obtained her veterinary technician specialty in anesthesia and analgesia in 2006 while working at the Washington State University (WSU) Veterinary Teaching Hospital followed by a position at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently Darci is at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine where she is providing both didactic lectures and clinical hands-on training to the veterinary students. In addition to her clinical work, she serves as the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia & Analgesia, Executive Secretary and in January 2021 she took over the chair of CVTS which is the committee that oversees all of the NAVTA recognized Veterinary Technician Specialty

VAN 054- Glynis Wileman BSc, RRT, CET, PhD Nov 10, 2023

You know I love my ventilator... see the photo for how I reacted when we got the new Mindray Veta 5 in-house! But when using a ventilator in anesthesia, what do those modes even mean? Volume control, Pressure control, PEEP...it can get a bit confusing, so we have Glynis here to make sense of it all. Today we talk to Glynis Wileman. She has a PhD - AG Med, while she did not stay in that field, she has worked clinically for 13 years in STARS - specializing in Infant transport/ ECMO, and ventilation / Surfactant studies under Dr. Neil Finer, at RAH. Then onto Siemens/Draeger for Product development in Anesthesia / Ventilation platforms. She is a wealth of information when it comes to anesthesia and ventilation.

VAN 053- Feliza Lopez LVT,VTS (ECC) Sep 04, 2023

As you all know recovery from anesthesia and surgery is an integral part of the process. In today's episode, we talk with Feliza Lopez a VTS ECC technician in NYC who explains what makes an optimal recovery. This one is for you nutrition nerds because guess what??? it plays a huge role in recovery for some of our ICU patients. Feliza Lopez is a speaker, educator, and the Director of Emergency and Critical Care at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City.

VAN 052- Clair Sauer, MSEd, CVT Aug 02, 2023

When it comes to onboarding your new hires what's the one thing that seems to inevitably get messed up? Training! Especially in surgery and anesthesia. In this episode, we talk to Clair Sauer, MSEd, CVT about ways we train folks (hint...there are best practices) ways we test folks on knowledge, and ways to make sure we are setting new employees up for success. Clair Sauer started her career as a High School Science teacher. After teaching in the USA and Japan over the span of a decade, she earned her MSEd from West Chester University in 2004 . Since then, she has been involved in developing and spreading awareness of inclusive science programs for urban youth and under represented communities. Upon leaving formal teaching, she worked extensively shelter medicine, animal welfare and public resource management. Working in shelter med led her to pursue her CVT, which she received in 2018 from Harcum College. She loves being a CVT in both anesthesia and critical care while integrating her education background into her current role in academia. As well as still growing as a tech and becoming more aware of her own neurodivergence, she makes time to stay active in improving education and access to veterinary medicine for all. She has been nominated and recognized for her achievements and leadership, most recently in 2022, receiving the VECCS Steven Haskins Scholarship. She lives in Philadelphia with her 2 Doberman Pinschers and 2 kitties. Most of all, Clair likes going dancing with other nerds in vet med and riding bikes in the woods. You can find her on IG @thevettechteacher and she is currently exploring life as a lecturer and consultant in education-based initiatives in our field. Email her at Clair.cvt@gmail.com with questions, comments, hellos, and content requests.

VAN 051- S. Bryce Dooley DVM, DACVAA Jul 04, 2023

We've all been there...the patient comes to our surgery service with buprenorphine on board. Now what do we do? Can we give pure mu opioids? Is buprenorphine enough for pain? How long do we have to wait for efficacy? Today we are talking with anesthesiologist Bryce Dooley about buprenorphine and why we may judge this molecule harshly. Buprenorphine is a great drug when used appropriately and a mainstay addition to many analgesic plans.

VAN 050- VAN x AnesthesiaGawd Jun 23, 2023

Worlds collide on this episode of the VAN podcast! We are joined by CRNA known as "AnesthesiaGawd" on the socials. We talk about becoming a CRNA, differences in human vs vet med, drug pharmacology, and why I love a Macintosh blade! Look for Anesthesia Gawd on Instagram to follow along.

VAN 049- Rian Ashmore CVT, VTS (Anesthesia) Jun 09, 2023

There one drug class that can strike fear into the hearts of veterinary professionals: NMBA or muscle relaxers. This drug class is often used in optho patients however can prove to be beneficial in many other patient presentations. On today's podcast we talk to Rian Ashmore a VTS Anesthesia about what NMBA's are, how they function, and how you can utilize them in your practice. Rian graduated from Minnesota School of Business in 2012 and worked in private practice for several years before joining the University of Minnesota in 2014. In 2016 he began doing anesthesia full time and in 2021 he obtained his VTS in Anesthesia and Analgesia. Last year he transitioned to a teaching position where he works with fourth year students in their clinical anesthesia rotation by giving topic rounds, helping them work up cases, inducing and maintaining anesthesia, etc. Rian's biggest interests are in teaching and treating patients with cardiac disease, especially patients referred for interventional radiology cases.

VAN 048- Elizabeth Hart BS, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia) May 30, 2023

Your mission should you choose to accept it...anesthetize this old cranky cat with kidney disease. There are many variables to consider and VTS Anesthesia Elizabeth Hart is here to help us through. What drugs should we avoid? What monitoring is the most important? Elizabeth explains what things to prepare to make anesthesia for the kidney dz patient a breeze! Elizabeth graduated from Michigan State University (GO SPARTANS!!!!) in 2003 with her BS in Agribusiness, she obtained her VTS in 2022 and currently works for a large specialty and emergency center in Lebanon, NJ.

VAN 047- Michelle Albino VTS (Anesthesia) May 17, 2023

BP goes down and the fluids go up...that's the way it goes right? Well it might be time to re-think those old rules of hypotension management. Today we are joined by Michelle Albino a fantastic VTS(anesthesia) out of NYC to discuss when to bring on the fluids and when to just get your vasoactive drugs going. Born and raised in New York, Michelle graduated from SUNY Delhi and has been an LVT since 2003. For 12 years, she was employed at the Animal Medical Center in New York City in the anesthesia and emergency departments. She served as team leader of the anesthesia department and oversaw anesthesia training and education for 5 years at the AMC. Michelle worked alongside Dr. William Muir, gathering data for his study in fluid responsiveness via the Masimo PVI for patients undergoing general anesthesia, and authored a book chapter on the topic of analgesic pharmacology for a textbook on pain management in veterinary patients. She became board certified in anesthesia/analgesia in the fall of 2012 and started her own company where she visits hospitals to help elevate staff knowledge on anesthesia and pain management offering lectures, labs, and hands-on supervision and training. Michelle currently is employed at the ASPCA animal hospital in New York City as director of training and education. In this role she provides in-house continuing education, creates and updates medical operating procedures, provides anesthesia and pain management consults, and works to elevate onboarding and training processes utilizing adult learning techniques. In addition, she recently became virtual facilitation and training and adult learning certified.

VAN 046- Stephen Cital RVT, VTS (LAM), SRA, CVPP Apr 25, 2023

Is Gabapentin the new Tramadol? We see quite a many post on Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds discussing the use of Gabapentin for acute post surgical pain..but what does the evidence say? Here Stephen breaks down how this drug works, why acute pain may not be the best use of gabapentin and what you should reach for instead. Resources mentioned in this episode: Pypendop B, Siao K, Lkiw J. Thermal antinociceptive effect of orally administered gabapentin in healthy cats. Am J Vet Res. 2010;71(9). doi:10.2460/AJVR.71.9.1027 Reid P, Pypendop B, Ilkiw J. The effects of intravenous gabapentin administration on the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane in cats. Anesth Analg. 2010;111(3). doi:10.1213/ANE.0B013E3181E51245 Johnson B, Aarnes T, Wanstrath A, et al. Effect of oral administration of gabapentin on the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane in dogs. Am J Vet Res. 2019;80(11). doi:10.2460/AJVR.80.11.1007

Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS(ECC), MSEd Apr 05, 2023

Anesthesia Machine? Check ✅ Emergency Drugs? Check ✅ Checklists are an integral part of our daily lives in the vet clinic, increasing efficiency and safety. You may use them in you OR, but do you use them in your ER? Today Amy Newfield is here to talk to us about WHY checklists are the s**t and why we should be using them everywhere. Amy knows education. She has received speaker of the year awards, worked with translators in over four countries, has over 60 published printed works in eight countries and recently published her very own book. She is a self-described border collie. Resources mentioned in this episode: AAHA: https://www.aaha.org/publications/newstat/articles/2021-04/anesthesia-best-practices-prepare-compare-be-aware/ https://www.anesthesiallc.com/publications/blog/entry/checklists-as-important-as-ever-in-anesthesia-patient-safety M&M Article: https://www.kickassvets.com/blogs/blogMNMRounds.php https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0018578720931752?journalCode=hpxa Checklist Manifesto Book: https://amzn.to/3JEAXOG Amy's website: https://www.vetteamtraining.com/

VAN 044- Stephen Cital RVT, VTS(LAM), CVPP, SRA & Liz Hughston MsEd, RVT, VTS(ECC/Internal Medicine) Mar 20, 2023

well we know cannabis has been a hot topic in vet med for a while now but it still seems like there are some inconsistencies in the information out there. Is it legal to discuss with clients? What do the laws say? Does it even work? What the heck is a COA? These questions and more are answered by my guests, the enigmatic Stephen Cital, and the inspiring Liz Hughston both California based RVTs with extensive experience in cannabis medicine. Resources from the show notes: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-68317-7?fbclid=IwAR2ZPFlZBrvrdtJpVTT9-4Rqe4PsvFEm9OTNeg4fJLi-tQ3oMEqKWC4xkyE https://www.vetcannacademy.com/?fbclid=IwAR2OYm17I91LcJL3tM_l-Ndns0cVQTgFrDgCoilkUZF5dPI9Z1GZCOn6VeQ

VAN 043- Senani Ratnayake, BSc, RVT Mar 13, 2023

Sometimes you hit a point in your career where you inveitibly ask, "What's next?" Often that next is a leadership position. But what if you don't want to be a manager? Or, what if you do but you done know where to start learning about leadership and management? In this episode we talk with RVT Senani Ratnayake as she help us understand the different oprtions, what we should do if we feel stuck, and how to become great leaders. Senani attended Queen’s University and the University of Guelph where she completed a Bachelor of Science before pursuing Veterinary Technology at Ridgetown College, graduating in 2002. She has been educating veterinary professionals for over 17 years and has received multiple awards for her contributions to veterinary medicine, including most recently the Founders Award from Dr. Andy Roark’s Uncharted Veterinary Community. She is a sought-after and well-respected veterinary consultant and speaker. You can find her at https://www.facebook.com/motivatumconsulting Resources for this episode: https://www.communivet.com/en/ca/sign-in (Join for free Visit CommuniVET (free membership for all veterinary team members) and check out Senani's videos in the Practice Playbook section: "Implementing Ideas with Confidence" for the System Cycle explainer video and "Empowered to Lead: Where does your power come from?" for more on Leadership." https://www.communivet.com/en/ca/tools/practice-playbook

VAN 042- Courtney Scales, DipVN, NCert(Anaesth), RVN Feb 28, 2023

How well can you "go with the flow"? Today we talk about oxygen flow rates, breathing systems, and when an NRB really is a wiser choice. Courtney is originally from New Zealand where she trained and qualified, and has been working as a Veterinary Nurse since 2007. After working in a number of small animal clinics there, an anaesthesia passion took her to a large referral hospital in Australia in 2015. In 2016 she moved to the UK and is now an Anaesthesia Registered Veterinary Nurse at the Royal Veterinary College. Courtney completed her Nurses Certificate in Anaesthesia in 2017 and throughout her studies, she started Veterinary Anursethesia on various social media platforms to share anaesthesia tips. She has written a number of articles for journals and enjoys speaking to Student Veterinary Nurses and Registered Veterinary Nurses on anaesthesia https://www.instagram.com/veterinaryanursethesia/?hl=en

VAN 041- Kristen Cooley CVT, VTS (ANES), CVCC, CVPP Feb 14, 2023

With the price of eggs skyrocketing, some folks think a backyard chicken empire is the way to go. But, how much do we know about chicken anesthesia? Can you intubate a chicken? What muscle do you use for IM injections? What pre-meds work best? These questions and more will be answered in this episode featuring Kristen Cooley VTS (anesthesia) Kristen Cooley is a Veterinary Technician Specialist in anesthesia and analgesia. You can find her here: https://www.peakvas.com Kristen is a published editor, author and illustrator of anesthesia related text books as well as an internationally recognized and frequently sought after speaker and award winning instructor.

VAN 040- VAN x COS Mashup Jan 14, 2023

Collab alert! Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds is joining forces with Dr. Andy Roark and the crew at Cone of Shame to talk all about drugs you need in your anesthesia crash cart! In this episode the original Anesthesia Nerd, Tasha McNerney BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS, is here. join us for this pearl-packed episode, where Tasha runs through her anesthesia crash cart and breaks down what she has ready to go and why. This is an excellent refresher for anyone who wants to cement their emergency anesthesia drugs into memory

VAN 039- Darragh O'Hanlon BA Int, MVB, MRCVS, CertVD Dec 01, 2022

While skin issues may not be everyone's cuppa tea, they are important and often the pain associated with them is untreated. This episode I talk with veterinarian and certified dermatologist Dr. Darragh O'Hanlon about how we could be better managing pain in our derm patients especially ones with otitis. So grab yourself a fresh cup and some Jammie Dodgers and take a listen.

VAN 038- Podcast Mashup! VAN and IM for Vet Techs Podcast Nov 25, 2022

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk WITH Tasha McNerney BS, CVT, VTS (anesthesia and analgesia) about: I LIKE BIG BLOCKS AND I CANNOT LIE! Regional anesthesia and all things that are amazing about local anesthesia to help our patients in new ways! Resources We Mentioned in the Show https://www.dvm360.com/view/i-like-big-blocks-and-i-cannot-lie https://www.dvm360.com/view/finer-points-injecting-common-sense-your-regional-anesthesia-strategy https://www.veterinaryanesthesianerds.com/ https://www.veterinaryanesthesianerds.com/podcast https://www.amazon.com/Manual-Small-Animal-Regional-Anesthesia/dp/9505554656 https://www.amazon.com/Small-Animal-Regional-Anesthesia-Analgesia/dp/0813819946 Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!

VAN 037- Theresa Cosper Roberts RVT Sep 29, 2022

Have you ever came back from a conference and wanted to try a new protocol or technique and were met with resistance or even flat out turned away? It's pretty frustrating however Theresa tells us how we can best work with our coworkers to have our ideas heard. Theresa Cosper-Roberts is a Registered Veterinary Technician in the state of Louisiana. She worked as an instructor of veterinary technology for several programs. She is the CEO and senior consultant for National Veterinary Solutions, an organization providing consultations and training services tailored to veterinary technicians, students, and assistants. Theresa is also the Junior Surgery Teaching Laboratory Manager a local School of Veterinary medicine, where she has twice been appointed to the dean’s merit honor roll as an instructor of clinical skills, the only technician to ever obtain that distinction/honor

VAN 036- Matt Brunke, DVM, Diplomate ACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, CCMT Aug 30, 2022

Well well well.... my dad got a new dog ( and of course its a SILVER LAB!!!) cue the collective groans...no surprise its a lemon and it now has some elbow problems. But what can you do to keep a dog comfortable when finances make surgery a no go. Dr. Matt Brunke is here to discuss pain management options for cash strapped clients, how Synovetin is gaining ground as a treatment, and how utilizing technicians can change the way you do, well, everything! Twitter: @DrMattBrunke Instagram @DrBrunke LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-brunke-924a397/ Email: DrMattBrunke@gmail.com Article about perhaps NOT scoping mature dogs elbows https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30646406/ Two articles about the importance of sedated ortho exam for CCLR https://sci-hubtw.hkvisa.net/10.1111/j.1748-5827.2008.00723.x https://sci-hubtw.hkvisa.net/10.1111/avj.12878

VAN 035- Vet Tech Cafe Aug 26, 2022

If you've ever been to IVECCS chances are you have heard the brilliant minds behind Vet Tech Café, Jeff Backus and Dave Cowan (both VTS (ECC)) Today they are here to not only discuss getting started in podcasting but also how they would treat a trauma case that presents to the ER and has to be kept in the ICU. Check out the vet tech café podcast here: https://www.vettechcafe.com/

VAN 034- Tails from a Vet Tech Aug 01, 2022

This episode is a mashup with Tabitha Kucera ! We call it practicing veterinary medicine because we are always improving. The use of inhalant chambers has been around for a long time, and some believe that this technique is safer for the staff and the animal, however, we now know so much more about the physiological and psychological risks this technique poses to both animals and humans along with alternatives. This week, we discuss why we should ban the box. We will discuss the risks of using this technique with both humans and animals, safer and stress-reducing alternatives, and how to help advocate for this change. You can find more from Tabitha at https://www.chirrupsandchatter.com/

VAN 033- Kelly Foltz, CVT, VTS (ECC) Jul 20, 2022

What happens when a VTS in ECC gets into a position to really enact some effective change? Well, we discuss that and more with the amazing Kelly Foltz! Kelly Foltz is a 2006 graduate of Athens Technical College with an associate of applied technology degree in Veterinary Technology. She joined the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses in 2012. In addition to her work with Blue Pearl, Kelly is also a lecturer and author. She is a member of the AVMA Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities and served on the AVMA Task Force on Veterinary Technician Utilization in 2019. This episode features a case of a favorite feline that got into a bit of trouble and is now being seen by Kelly in the ER. Listen in as we discuss first line treatments, feline grimace scales, and non pharma measures for patient comfort in the ICU. https://www.felinegrimacescale.com/

VAN 032- Amber LaRock LVT Jul 01, 2022

Do you ever feel like giving up clinic life and heading to a far off destination? What if you could blend veterinary medicine together with travel to create a sustainable career? Well that's exactly what our next guest Amber LaRock has done. Join us as we talk travel opportunities for veterinary professionals, what anesthesia looks like in rural remote areas and what it really means to provide "the best" care. Also, be sure to check out Amber at https://linktr.ee/Vettechandtravel and support responsible elephant and animal tourism at https://www.elephantnaturepark.org/

VAN 031- Fred Wininger VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neuro) Jun 21, 2022

You've done a few TPLO's right? You've seen a down dog? But have you been doing these key things to help your ortho and neuro patients have a faster and less painful recovery? Today we are talking to Dr. Fred Wininger about all the amazing things he is doing (like 3D printing stuff to make our pets lives better) and how you can use his knowledge to make your pets more comfortable. In this episode we also talk about the power of fully utilizing your technician staff to make the best patient experience. https://3dvetprinting.com/

VAN 030- Marcia Fletcher RVNS, VTS (Anesthesia) Jun 06, 2022

YOU GUYS! This is the one right here, this episode is chock full of so much practical anesthesia information and it's all due to my guest Marcia Fletcher RVN, VTS (anesthesia) Join us as we dive into timely treatments for the septic abdomen patient. In 2011, Marcia successfully passed her specialty examinations to become New Zealand’s first Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anaesthesia and Analgesia. She has been New Zealand’s Vet Nurse of the Year, and been nominated for and awarded several teaching awards, including Teacher of the Year in 2019 for veterinary technician students at Massey University. Marcia has been on the credentials committee for the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anaesthesia and Analgesia, and is on the New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Executive Committee. She is also a RECOVER certified instructor of both basic and advanced CPR. Marcia loves all aspects of teaching. Her passion is instilling knowledge in veterinary and veterinary technician/nurse students around New Zealand and abroad, and she has expanded her audience via The Pink Stethoscope’s social media pages. Away from work, Marcia enjoys her home life with her husband, daughter, son, and very special fur-son Phoenix the cat. You can find Marcia at https://www.thepinkstethoscope.co.nz/

VAN 029- Ben Brainard VMD, DACVAA, DACVECC May 17, 2022

How do you determine oxygen flow during anesthesia? Are you a "set it and forget it" type of anesthetist, or do you adjust your O2 constantly? Do you live on the edge and try "low-flow"? Is there a magic number when it comes to Oxygen flow rate? Listen in as Dr. Ben Brainard makes sense out of it all... and shakes out some common myths when it comes to flow rates. Articles referenced: Staffieri F et al. Computed tomographic analysis of the effects of two inspired oxygen concentrations on pulmonary aeration in anesthetized and mechanically ventilated dogs :https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17764405/ Ambrisko T et al. Evaluation of isoflurane and sevoflurane vaporizers over a wide range of oxygen flow rates. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16740083/

VAN 028- Liz Vetrano BS,CVT Apr 26, 2022

Ok BIRDBRAINS this one if for you! 🦜🦅🦆🦉🐦 Avian anesthesia can strike fear in the hearts of many but guest Liz Vetrano CVT is here to help. s we talk about why appropriate analgesia is so important and why we both love the Sentier VetCorder https://www.sentierconnect.com/ Liz graduated with her bachelor’s degree in biology from Towson University in 2009. During that time, she took an internship with the Philadelphia Zoo and was able to land a job out of graduation as a Children’s Zoo keeper and bird show trainer. She continues her bird training with Animal Behavior and Conservation Connections today. The following years, she worked for an ABVP avian boarded veterinarian as a technician and received her CVT in 2015. After 13 years as a veterinary technician working with exotic companion animals, she is now the supervisor for the exotics department at Mount Laurel Animal Hospital in New Jersey.

VAN 027- Jody Nugent Deal RVT, VTS (Anes.), VTS (CP-Exotics) Apr 12, 2022

Are you just as hesitant with rabbit anesthesia as I am? 😬 Buns are so amazing and deserve the same level of high quality anesthesia and pain management as our canine and feline friends...yes that includes intubation. Listen in as guest Jody Nugent Deal gives us some insight on making these patients your new anesthesia favorite. 🐰 We also talk about how much we love learning new things ( shout out to https://lafeber.com/vet) and using the Sentier VetCorder on our exotics friends. Jody Nugent-Deal is a Registered Veterinary Technician and Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in Anesthesia/Analgesia and Clinical Practice – Exotic Companion Animal. She has worked for the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital since 1999, working in the Companion Exotics Department for 10 years and currently the Anesthesia Department where she is the supervisor. She is a founding member of the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Clinical Practice and currently serves as the executive secretary for the group as well as the appeals committee chair. Jody is also an active member with the Academy of Veterinary Technicians in Anesthesia and Analgesia having served on the nominations, credentials, and appeals committees. Currently she serves as the President Elect for the AVTAA as well as the appeals committee chair.

VAN 026- Kim Spelts BS,CVT, VTS (Anesthesia) Mar 13, 2022

Picture this... Your job is a new clinic each week and you have complete autonomy over your schedule. Sound too good to be true? Well it's exactly what locum anesthesia tech Kim Spelts does every day! Traveling techs are a new way for techs to keep things interesting in vet med. In this episode we discuss how to make traveling tech your full time gig, how to build trust in a new clinic, and ways to love your job again Check out Peak Veterinary Anesthesia here: http://peakvas.com/team/

VAN 025- Liz Hughston MEd., RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT, VTS (SAIM)(ECC) Jan 14, 2022

How can you enact change? How can you convince your colleagues to try new things especially when it comes to high stakes stuff like anesthesia? How can we be fully utilized at our jobs and stay engaged? Liz Hughston is here to help us along the way with her deep insights and sharp wit.

VAN 024- Charlette Cain DVM, MS, DACLAM Sep 26, 2021

This one is for all my Lab Animal and Research nerds! This episode of the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds podcast focuses on the career options within research. Did you know that veterinarians and veterinary technicians are in high demand when it comes to positions in research? Check out my conversation with Dr. Charlette Cain of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. If you are interested in a VTS in lab animal medicine check out https://www.slavt.org/ If you'd like to learn more about lab animal research and potential career opportunities check out https://www.aalas.org/ Dr. Charlette Cain is a board-certified laboratory animal veterinarian with over 16 years of experience in the field. She received her veterinary degree from Tuskegee University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health. After a brief stint in private practice, she was accepted into the Comparative Medicine Program at the University of Missouri, Columbia where she completed a laboratory animal medicine residency and earned a master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences. After her residency, Charlette joined the Center for Comparative Medicine at Northwestern University, (in her hometown of Chicago, IL) where she worked as a lab animal vet for 12 years. In February 2020, she accepted a position as Associate Director of Veterinary Clinical Care and Training for the Department of Veterinary Resources at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute.

VAN 023- Katie Ford BVSc(Hons) CertAVP(SAM) PGCert MRCVS May 16, 2021

Does the thought of anesthesia and surgery keep you up at night? Are you unsure of your skills and feel like a total imposter? Well, join Katie Ford and I as we tackle the tough topic of imposter syndrome as it pertains to veterinary anesthesia. We will talk all about how you can calm your fears and have a better day when you are the one in charge of anesthesia and surgery.

VAN 022- Ralph Harvey DVM, MS, DACVAA Mar 29, 2021

Older cat with kidney disease that needs extensive dentistry? An anesthetic nightmare? Not so says Dr. Ralph Harvey DVM, DACVAA. Ralph Harvey, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVAA, retired from the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee, where he taught anesthesia and pain management in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences from 1985 until 2018. He served as the Section Head for the Small Animal Surgical Services and as a member of the University Faculty Senate. His veterinary degree is from the UTCVM. His graduate study was at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. His post-DVM graduate training included internship, residency, and fellowship at Cornell's Veterinary and Medical Colleges. Dr. Harvey also worked in private small animal practice. He is certified as a specialist by the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia, has served as their Executive Secretary and as a member of the ACVAA Board of Directors. He is currently a member of the Fear-Free Advisory Panel and the Fear Free Executive Council. He received the UTCVM Brandy Memorial Award, the Outstanding Faculty Member Award from the Tennessee VMA, and the UTCVM Outstanding Alumni Non-Practice Career Award

VAN 021- Fabian Rivers BVetMed MRCVS Feb 23, 2021

Love bearded dragons and amazing accents!? Well, then have we got the vet for you... check out his Instagram @Dreadyvet for adorable photos and real life vet med stuff. Today we talk Rabbit Anesthesia... what drugs should we use? Should we intubate? This and more is covered in this episode. (also please note the way I act totally cool in conversation with an absolute fox...smart, accent, that skin...does anyone read these show notes? ) Dr. Fabian Rivers recently won the BVA Young Vet Award for 2020 and is an all around really nice chap who lives in one of my favorite UK cities... Birmingham! Get a drink at Jekyll & Hide next time you're there... Fabian is a practicing vet and the latest member of the team on CBBC children’s TV show, ‘The Pets Factor’. He is also a recent graduate member of BVA Council. In his spare time, he is an active writer. Whilst attending the University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Brno, which he graduated from in 2018. Since then, he has published several articles on a variety of topical and important issues such as ethnicity and race, diversity within the profession.

VAN 020- Rory Cowlam BVetMed MRCVS Feb 15, 2021

Lets take a trip across the pond and discuss all the amazing UK things love...the skating rink outside the history museum in the winter, a good latte from Pret, the bartenders from First Date, Paracetamol, and Rory the Vet! Todays we talk to Dr.Cowlam about easing owners concerns when it comes to anesthesia. Rory is a small animal general practitioner based in London. He holds a certificate in small animal surgery and prides himself of providing the highest possible standard of veterinary care. Rory believes that communication and education are central to providing high standard care to clients and their pets and it is this that lead to his involvement in the media. Rory has been a key part of the team on the CBBC television show “The Pets Factor” through 8 series. https://theneighbourhoodvet.co.uk/the-pets-factor/ Having been a vet for just 5 years, Rory is continuing to build on his quest to bring good and quality advice to pet owners across the country and around the world

VAN 019- Tabitha Kucera CCBC, RVT, KPA-CTP Jan 17, 2021

Tired of wrestling with patients to get an IV catheter in? Really tired of trying to get a fearful cat into an aquarium to gas it down? Well, our next guest has some great tips to do better! Tabitha Kucera is an Elite Fear Free and Low Stress Handling Certified Registered Veterinary Technician, CCBC, and KPA-CTP. She is the owner of Chirrups and Chatter Cat and Dog Behavior Consulting and Training in Cleveland, Ohio. https://www.chirrupsandchatter.com/ She enjoys helping people better understand and relate to their animal companions which leads to a stronger bond and a more gratifying relationship between animal and human. She loves educating others through writing, behavior consulting, and lecturing on all things cats and dogs, including feline and canine behavior, working with fearful animals, fear free handling, and more. She is a Fear Free certified speaker, a trainer-mentor for Cat Pawsitive Pro, serves as the co-chair of Pet Professional Guild’s Cat Committee, is the vice president of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, President elect for the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians, and she serves on the board of The Together Initiative for Ohio’s Community Cats

VAN 018- Noah Jones RVT, VTS(Lab Animal), RT Nov 18, 2020

Join us on a respiratory adventure with Noah Jones, and RVT that made the switch over to working with people ( I know...gross) as a respiratory therapist. In this episode we talk about the career switch from veterinary medicine to human medicine, what it's like to intubate people, and why you should learn to love the mechanical ventilator.

VAN 017- Jenny Fisher RVT, VTS-Oncology Oct 28, 2020

Back when I started in vet med, a diagnosis of osteosarcoma meant amputation or euthanasia. Now with more advanced treatment modalities we can create better outcomes for pets diagnosed with osteosarcoma. In this episode we talk analgesia options and career goals to #kickcancersass Jenny Fisher is a Board Certified Veterinary Oncology Technician with the AIMVT academy. Jenny spent 14 years as the head oncology Technician at LSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, where she worked in the clinic as a medical and radiation oncology technician. Jenny is all about education and raising awareness that cancer doesn't mean disaster. http://vetcancersociety.org/

VAN 016- Cody Creelman, DVM Sep 14, 2020

So, a cow walks into a vet clinic...now what? Ever wondered how we treat bovine pain? Ever want to wake up at 4am to do a farm call? Ever put on one of those rubber gloves that goes all the way up to your shoulder? Then this is the episode for you! Join Cody Creelman for a look at how we provide good anesthesia and pain management to our cow friends! For more information on Cody Creelman DVM check outhttps://codycreelman.com/

VAN 015- Christopher Norkus DVM, DACVECC, DACVAA Jul 11, 2020

Dr. Norkus is back! I don't know about your clinic but ours seems to be inundated with pandemic puppies... and pregnant patients. We have been seeing a fair number of dystocia and c-section patients this summer so I got all the deets from Dr. Norkus on how you can make the anesthesia experience as safe as possible.

VAN 014- Kristen Messenger DVM, DACVAA, DACVCP Jun 29, 2020

With covid-19 showing no signs of slowing down, veterinarians are facing some of the realities of limited supply. Not only are items like masks and gloves in higher demand, but also the anesthetic drugs we rely on to keep our patients safe and pain free. This week Dr. Kristen Messenger of NC State University discusses drug shortages we as an industry could be facing, and how to cope. Dr. Messenger is not only an super rad smart woman but an all around compassionate and caring individual...with a soft spot for beagles.

VAN 013- Chris Norkus DVM, DACVECC, DACVAA Jun 09, 2020

It's not officially summer until you treat 3 urethral obstruction cats in a row... and to get you through it Anesthesia Nerds presents this week's guest Dr. Chris Norkus DVM, DACVECC and DACVAA (yeah he loves school!) We will discuss all things UO cats! From sacrococcygeal blocks to the importance of electrolyte stabilization and why you probably shouldn't forget the insulin.

VAN 012- Shanna McAlarnen CVT May 26, 2020

Do you know the secret to having a fulfilling career and getting the most out of your life? I don't either which is why I turned to Shanna McAlarnen CVT who has recently made a huge career shift from vet med to life coaching. Shanna and I recently re-connected at a women's leadership mixer thrown by Philly group She Steps Up- https://shestepsup.com and quickly realized vet med is a small world. Shanna started out in lab animal medicine and shares some advice on how to break into that field, but then we switch gears and discuss the current state of the world, what to do when you don't know what to do, and why it's important to have mentors. You can visit Shanna online at: https://www.incentivecoaching.com/aboutme

VAN 011- Mark Romanoski RVT May 17, 2020

This week we explore the amazing world of zoo animal anesthesia with Mark Romanoski RVT from Oklahoma. Mark gives us advice on career paths and his favorite anesthesia even at the zoo so far! You can follow Mark's adventures in zoo medicine on his Instagram @zoomedrvt And if you like what we are doing here at Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds and want to keep us going, check out Patreon to become an official supporter: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32435274&fan_landing=true

VAN 010 - Dr. Colin McDermott VMD, CertAqVet Apr 01, 2020

This week's guest is Dr. Colin McDermott a New Jersey veterinarian currently living the expat dream in Hong Kong. Colin is a Certified Aquatics Veterinarian with a special interest in fish and reptiles. We talk about living in Hong Kong during the pandemic, advice for veterinary hospitals during this time, and anesthesia for leopard geckos! For the article referenced in the episode click here: https://drandyroark.com/applying-braces-in-an-uncertain-world/

VAN 009- Dr. Andy Roark Mar 23, 2020

When people think of "veterinary celebrity", one name often comes to mind... yes it's technician extraordinaire Stephen Cital... but if he's already booked you just ask your ol' friend Andy Roark to be a guest on your podcast. In all truths Andy Roark is probably one of the most genuine and generous people in the business. On this episode we talk about the benefits to technician utilization and team education when it relates to anesthesia and pain management.

VAN 008- Dr. David Dycus Mar 02, 2020

David Dycus DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS (Whoa that is a ton of letters!) is here to talk about how we can provide great pain management without relying heavily on opioids. We talk about the importance of NSAIDS, local blocks, and non-pharma nursing care that makes a huge difference.

VAN 007- Heidi Reuss-Lamky CVT, VTS(Anes.) Feb 17, 2020

Time to check out checklists with Heidi Reuss Lamky a CVT with dual VTS in both Anesthesia and Surgery. In this episode we discuss the importance of utilizing a checklist for anesthesia and surgery patients. Also featured: the great state of Michigan and shout out to mentors!

VAN 006- David Liss, RVT, VTS(ECC), CVPM Feb 10, 2020

Yeah surgery and anesthesia are fun but have you ever lived through the thrill of proper patient stabilization prior to anesthesia? Live from VMX we speak with multifaceted technician David Liss about the importance of making sure your patient is actually able to handle the emergency anesthesia you're about to embark on.

VAN 005- Dr. Tammy Grubb Feb 02, 2020

This week we talk with Dr.Tammy Grubb DVM, DACVAA and IVAPM member live from the VMX conference on why cats are so amazing! We talk current drug therapies for felines including why Ketamine is your friend and the golden time frame for starting NSAIDs.

VAN 004- Karen Roach VTS (ECC) Jan 26, 2020

In this episode Karen Roach RVT, VTS (ECC) discusses ways the veterinary technician can utilize different tools of nursing care to help guide pain management in our hospitalized patients.

VAN 003- Dr. Bryce Dooley Jan 13, 2020

Induction Agents: The Good, the Bad, and Propofol! Today's episode we talk with Bryce Dooley DVM, DACVAA about choosing the most appropriate induction agent for your patient. From the sexy shiny new Alfaxalone to kickin' it old school with ketamine, we break down the best options on your shelf.

VAN 002- Dr. Cassie Janson Jan 06, 2020

Welcome Nerds! This week we talk to Dr. Cassie Janson DVM, DACVECC on how treating poly-trauma patients with the best pain management can improve outcomes. We will discuss ways to triage a patient before shipping it over to a referral hospital, and tips for when your practice doesn't have the option of a referral hospital.

VAN 001- Dr. Mike Barletta Dec 30, 2019

Sevoflurane or Isoflurane? Does it matter? In this episode we talk to Dr.Mike Barletta DACVAA from the University of Georgia on inhalant anesthesia options, opioid use in practice and what the heck MAC really means. Enjoy Nerds!

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