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This episode explores Synovetin OA, a novel, long-lasting treatment for dogs suffering from osteoarthritis (OA). If you've ever experienced stiff, achy joints, you can relate to what dogs with OA go through. This chronic, progressive disease affects 80% of dogs by age 8 and even impacts younger dogs with joint abnormalities, like elbow dysplasia. Our expert guest, Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, CCAT, a seasoned veterinarian specializing in sports medicine, pain management, and rehabilitation, breaks down how this targeted therapy offers long-lasting pain relief and improved mobility without the daily hassle of medications.Key Topics Covered:✅ How Synovetin OA Works – A groundbreaking option for moderate to severe OA that reduces inflammation at the source with a single joint injection.✅ Comparison to Traditional Treatments –No daily pills, fewer side effects, and longer-lasting than other therapies.✅ Benefits & Safety – What pet owners can expect in terms of results, safety considerations, and ideal candidates.✅ The Procedure & Aftercare – What to expect before, during, and after treatment.✅ Cost & Accessibility – Where to find it, insurance considerations, and how it compares to other treatment costs.✅ Success Stories – Real-life examples of animals who regained mobility and comfort.As veterinary medicine continues to evolve, cutting-edge treatments like Synovetin OA are revolutionizing how busy dog owners manage OA in their dogs. Could this be the "game-changer" your pet needs? For more information about Synovetin OA, visit activedognow.com (pet parents) or synovetin.com (veterinarians).Studied in canine elbows, Synovetin OA is given by authorized veterinarians. Temporary discomfort in treated joints may occur. Talk to a treating veterinarian near you for more information including what to expect following treatment and visit www.activedognow.com.Find Dr. Brunke at his practice VRAVet.com, his blog DisclaimerVitalVet.org, a platform for all things related to pet rehab - product information, education, and resources abound! MedcoVet (show sponsor) Luma - advanced red-light therapy therapy that puts healing in the hands of the pet owner in the comfort of home! Use Promo Code PETPOD22, to receive discounts from our affiliates! Ruff Ramp - a safe alternative to stairs. You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10%.Dr. Buzby's - The Senior Dog Company – Toe grips to prevent slipping, Encore Mobility joint supplement, and Brain Boost cognitive supplement. You receive 10% off and PetAbility receives 10% from your first order.Extra love – use this link and the entire 20% goes to support our show! Calm & Cozy Cat Wrap - a must-have for cat owners and vet pros working with cats! Use PETPOD22 for $5 off your order.HedzUpPets Watercollars – save your dog from drowning around any body of water...

In the November episode of Chattering with ISFM, we're diving into the complexities of feline pain management to help you feel more empowered and informed. Our episode highlights the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS) Special Collection 2024 on pain and pain management in cats, bringing together some of the latest research, insights, and expert perspectives in the field.To start, Yaiza Gomez-Mejias speaks with Sabrine Marangoni, who shares key findings from her award-winning study on pain behaviours in kittens undergoing ovariohysterectomy. They discuss the importance of recognizing subtle pain indicators in young cats, the effectiveness of multimodal analgesia approaches, and the broader implications of untreated pain.In the second half, Kelly St. Denis sits down with Mark Epstein, Co-Chair of the AAHA/AAFP 2014 Pain Management Guidelines Task Force, to explore the progress made in feline pain management. They discuss how the field has evolved, the persistent challenges veterinarians face in assessing and managing pain in cats, and what the future holds in terms of new research and treatments.For further reading material please visit:2024 ISFM FELINE CONGRESS ABSTRACTSCat Pain Management: YouTube ChannelJFMS Special Collection 2024: Pain and Pain Management In CatsFor ISFM members, full recordings of each episode of the podcast is available for you to listen to at portal.icatcare.org. To become an ISFM member, or find out more about our Cat Friendly schemes, visit icatcare.orgHost: Nathalie Dowgray, BVSc, MANZCVS, PgDip, MRCVS, PhD, Head of ISFM, International Society of Feline Medicine, International Cat Care, Tisbury, Wiltshire, UK Speakers:Yaiza Gomez-Mejias, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, ISFM Community Coordinator and Small Animal ClinicianSabrine Marangoni, LdaVet MANZCVS (Medicine of Cats) CertAP (SAM-F) Acr AVEPA, ISFM Community Coordinator and Small Animal ClinicianKelly St. Denis, MSc, DVM, DABVP (Feline), Co-editor of the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery and JFMS Open Reports, St Denis Veterinary Professional Corporation, Powassan, Ontario, CanadaMark Epstein, DVM, DABVP, CVPP, Education Co-Chair at International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, Co-Chair of the AAHA/AAFP 2014 Pain Management Guidelines Task Force

Join Joe Lemon and Dr. Kara Amstutz on the latest Rehab Lab podcast, where they share an insightful conversation about building a profitable practice while genuinely enjoying your work. They thoughtfully and strategically discuss what it truly takes to thrive and build a successful practice. One key takeaway was understanding how "big is small enough" and identifying the best starting point for getting into vet rehab and doing it effectively. "The sky is the limit."

Dive into the realm of advanced pain management with Dr. Mark Epstein, as he unveils the latest on Tramadol, Gabapentinoids, and more in our dedicated pain management series. Quick Summary: This episode, part of a five-episode series from a comprehensive workshop held in late 2023, focuses on Tramadol, Gabapentinoids, and their roles in veterinary pain management. Dr. Mark Epstein, a renowned expert, discusses the effectiveness, applications, and considerations of these medications in dogs and cats, offering practitioners insights to enhance patient care. Speaker: Dr. Mark Epstein, DVM, DABVP, CVPP, a leading authority in veterinary pain management, shares his expertise. Dr. Epstein is the medical director at Total Bond Veterinary Hospitals, North Carolina, and a celebrated figure in the field, having led significant pain management guideline programs. Main Talking Points: Tramadol's Efficacy: Exploration of Tramadol's varying effectiveness in dogs versus cats, highlighting its limitations and potential uses. Gabapentinoids: Discussion on Gabapentin and Pregabalin's roles in treating neuropathic pain, with specific dosing insights for both species. Emerging Therapies: Introduction to promising medications like Amantadine and Acetaminophen, outlining their contributions to multi-modal pain management strategies. Interesting Quotes: "The conversations about Tramadol... pretty much settled by now that the oral form of it in dogs is simply no strong evidence that it's effective." - Dr. Epstein "When it comes to dogs... we need more evidence to show it. So this is like going to be a therapeutic in progress of its study." - Dr. Epstein on Tapentadol "We can say with some confidence that [Gabapentinoids] can have a benefit when there's a neuropathic component to pain." - Dr. Epstein Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction  2:05 - Tramadol's efficacy and limitations 5:40 - Gabapentinoids in pain management 10:25 - Insights into Amantadine and Acetaminophen 11:00 - Final thoughts   Visit IVDI.org to learn more about the Veterinary Dental Practitioner Program. Tune in next week for more insights into veterinary dentistry and pain management.   This episode provides a deep dive into the complexities of using Tramadol and Gabapentinoids for managing pain in veterinary patients, guided by Dr. Mark Epstein's rich experience and research. By dissecting the latest findings and practical considerations, veterinarians and technicians can glean valuable strategies for optimizing pain management in their practice. Affiliate & Sponsor Links: This series is brought to you by the International Veterinary Dentistry Institute (IVDI.org), offering comprehensive training to elevate your veterinary dentistry skills.

Listen to Joe Lemon and Kirsty Oliver discuss the power of the Piezowave 2T in veterinary practice . They also discuss how a person's daily approach to treating patients is just as important as the equipment they work with. It's a great listen—enjoy! 

Join Melina Zimmerman DVM, DACVAA, CVPP, CVMA, CCRP and Joe Lemon for their discussion at VMX regarding Pain Management and Rehabilitation clinic business development. Dr. Zimmerman shares her experience launching a new, successful clinic and advice to those considering the same.

Guest: Dr. Bonnie Wright, DVM

The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) has proclaimed September as Animal Pain Awareness Month, and this coincides with human medicine's Pain Awareness Month. This episode features one of the outstanding veterinary professionals behind this initiative, a familiar voice on the podcast, and our friend, Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (anesthesia and analgesia). Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, discuss the origins of Animal Pain Awareness Month and how Tom Hanks' 1989 movie, “Turner and Hooch,” played a pivotal role in the life of Tasha McNerney. Don't judge. Listen. Viewfinders, we're thrilled to bring you another Veterinary Viewfinder voice making positive changes in our profession. Thank you, Tasha, for sharing your enthusiasm with the Viewfinders! To learn more, visit these websites: IVAPM: https://ivapm.org/animal-pain-awareness-month/ Anesthesia Nerds site for symposium and podcast links: https://www.veterinaryanesthesianerds.com/ Feline Grimace Scale: https://www.felinegrimacescale.com/ #veterinary #veterinarytechnician #veterinary #podcast #veterinarypodcast #vettechpodcast #vetpodcast

The controversies began before the official opening of the 2023 AVMA Convention in Denver. One debate that resurfaced this year was expanding the scope of practice, review of licensed veterinary technicians' roles, and their permitted professional duties. Despite having no regulatory or enforcement abilities, the AVMA proclaimed it would pledge “to defend against expanding the scope of practice,” particularly in the role of a proposed midlevel practitioner. Unfortunately, the discussions quickly grew to include debates about preventing any establishment of a VCPR by a licensed veterinary technician, going against legislation passed in several states. Viewfinders, we've got a lot to talk about in this episode. Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and President-elect of the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA), Beckie Mossor, RVT, discuss the recent controversies around expanding the scope of practice and the duties a licensed veterinary technician can perform and how this potentially impacts both the veterinary profession and access to pet care. Viewfinders, this is a critical issue that impacts veterinarians, vet techs, and all members of the veterinary profession. Please share your opinions on our Facebook or Instagram pages, or email us at veterinaryviewfinder@gmail.com RESOURCES CITED: “AVMA pledges to defend against expanding scope of practice” - AVMA Convention 2023 Daily News https://www.avma.org/events/avma-convention/convention-newspaper/avma-pledges-defend-against-expanding-scope-practice AVMA Policies - Safeguarding care for animals with veterinarian-led teams https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/safeguarding-care-animals-veterinarian-led-teams NAVTA Response to AVMA Statement on Scope of Practice https://navta.net/news/navta-response-to-avma-statement-on-scope-of-practice/ Academy of Internal Medicine for Veterinary Technicians open letter to the AVMA: https://www.aimvt.com/ “AVMA, the ultimate gatekeepers and their disdain for veterinary technician advancement” by Stephen Niño Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS- LAM (Res. Anesthesia) https://medium.com/@NinoCital/avma-the-ultimate-gatekeepers-and-their-distain-for-veterinary-technician-advancement-2e09622e400d “AVMA's two faces” by Stephen Niño Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS- LAM (Res. Anesthesia) https://medium.com/@NinoCital/avmas-two-faces-adf4c7e53364

Please enjoy this encore presentation of our previously released episode and stay tuned as the Central Line Podcast will be back with a new episode next Tuesday. We've got pain on the brain around here, thanks to the release of the 2022 AAHA Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats – good thing Tasha McNerney, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), never gets tired of talking about pain. Tasha joins us to share her insight on involving the whole team in the management of pain, what she's learned in her time teaching vet teams, and why, when our credentialed technicians are thriving, our practices and teams are more likely to thrive too.    Find Tasha on Facebook and at Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds.  Find all of AAHA's most up-to-date Guidelines, including resources for your clients and team, at aaha.org/guidelines.  Wish you could watch these conversations? Catch Central Line on YouTube. Send us feedback or questions anytime at podcast@aaha.org.  Access all things Central Line, including guest bios and full transcripts of each episode: https://aaha.org/podcast This episode was produced by Clear Contender LLC with generous support from CareCredit. This content is subject to change without notice and offered for informational use only. You are urged to consult with your individual business, financial, legal, tax and/or other advisors with respect to any information presented. Synchrony and any of its affiliates, including CareCredit and Pets Best (collectively, “Synchrony”) makes no representations or warranties regarding this content and accept no liability for any loss or harm arising from the use of the information provided. All statements and opinions in the recording are the sole opinions of the speaker. Your receipt of this material constitutes your acceptance of these terms and conditions.

In this episode of ER VET, Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT talks with Dr. Mark Cousins, DABVP (Feline Medicine), CVPP, IVAS on how to tell if your cat is in pain. If your cat is chewing weird and making a mess, or defecating outside of the litter box, tune in to learn more! We don't want to miss the subtle signs of pain that cats show! SHOW NOTES: Is My Cat in Pain? With Dr. Mark Cousins

In this episode, Tabitha is joined by Stephen Niño Cital, an advocate for veterinary technicians and an expert in the field. We delve into the recent legislative developments concerning the scope of practice for veterinary technicians. With Stephen's extensive credentials (RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS- LAM Res. Anesthesia), they break down the details of these bills, highlighting their implications.A focal point of discussion is the disconcerting response from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) to these advancements. Stephen elaborates on his op-ed titled "AVMA, the ultimate gatekeepers and their disdain for veterinary technician advancement," shedding light on AVMA's stance and its implications for the progress of veterinary technicians.Throughout the episode, we emphasize the relevance of these legislative changes for veterinary professionals and the broader field. We discuss why veterinary professionals should care for and be invested in and what steps they can take to contribute to the advancement of the veterinary industry.Stephen Cital is a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) with certification as a Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) through the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science. He is specialized in anesthesia and pain management by qualifying and passing the certification exams as a Surgical Research Anesthetist (SRA) through the Academy of Surgical Research and is one of a handful of Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioners (CVPP) in the country through the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, where he was also a board member. He also became a member of the VTS community with a focus on Laboratory Animal Medicine (LAM) in research anesthesia from the Academy of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, where he also serves as the Executive Director. He is employed by Howard Hughes Medical Institute at Stanford University School of Medicine in the Department of Neurobiology. In addition to conducting research, Stephen is an award-winning international lecturer on anesthesia, pain management, cannabis, and best practices. He is on the DVM360 Editorial Advisory Board, contributed to numerous textbooks/articles, and was a column coordinator for one of Nature's journals. Articles mentioned in the episode:AVMA, the ultimate gatekeepers, and their disdain for veterinary technician advancementNAVTA Response to AVMA Statement on Scope of PracticeOpen Letter to AVMA from AIMVTResourceshttps://www.stephencital.comhttps://www.veterinaryanesthesianerds.comhttps://www.vetcannacademy.comFor PurchaseCannabis Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: A Complete Guide 1st ed. 2021 EditionSupport the show via social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TailsFromRVT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TailsFromAVetTechPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromavettech

From digital radiography to the entrance of ultrasonography, imaging in general practice has made great strides since the days of the dark room. In this episode of Clinician's Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth Molleson sits down with Dr. Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, CCMT, to discuss how to get the most out of your clinic's ultrasound and how portable, point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is changing the way we practice. Resource:https://vet.butterflynetwork.com Contact us:Podcast@briefmedia.com Where to find us:Cliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.brief The Team:Beth Molleson, DVM - HostSarah Pate - Producer & Project Manager, Marketing ServicesRandall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

We sat down with Jessica Rychel, DVM, DACVSMR, CVMA and Lindsey Fry, DVM, DACVSMR CVMA, CVPP, CCRP of Red Sage Integrative Veterinary to talk about their clinical insights. One of their main goals is to really understand the pathology of an issue rather than just looking for a quick fix. Their take on recovery, how they get to the root of pain, and more is covered in this exciting new episode of Rehab Lab

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

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

In this episode, I chat with Stephen NiÑO Cital (RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM) and lead editor for Cannabis Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: A Complete Guide. Stephen is an expert in the field of veterinary cannabinoid usage and in this episode, we go over product differences, legal implications, as well as the basics of what you need to know about cannabis in Vet-Med. Spoiler alert: Anxiety is not currently included in first line applications of CBD use in animal care!Stephen NiÑO Cital RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS- LAM (Res. Anesthesia)Stephen is a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) with certification as a Registered Laboratory Animal Technician (RLAT) through the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science. He is specialized in anesthesia and pain management by qualifying and passing the certification exams as a Surgical Research Anesthetist (SRA) through the Academy of Surgical Research, is one of a handful of Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioners (CVPP) in the country through the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management, where he was also a board member. He also became a member of the VTS community with a focus in Laboratory Animal Medicine (LAM) in research anesthesia from the Academy of Laboratory Animal Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, where he also serves as the Executive Director. He is employed by Howard Hughes Medical Institute at Stanford University School of Medicine in the Department of Neurobiology. In addition to conducting research, Stephen is an award-winning international lecturer on anesthesia, pain management, cannabis, and best practices. He is on the DVM360 Editorial Advisory Board, has contributed to numerous textbooks/articles, and was also a column coordinator for one of Nature's journals. Stephen serves on multiple boards/committees, is a key opinion leader for pharmaceutical/device companies, COO for the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds, and Veterinary Cannabinoid Academy. He believes strongly in promoting diversity and veterinary technician elevation within the industry.Resourceshttps://www.stephencital.comhttps://veterinaryanesthesianerds.comhttps://vetcannacademy.comCannabis Therapy in Veterinary Medicine: A Complete Guide 1st ed. 2021 EditionSupport the show via social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TailsFromRVT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TailsFromAVetTechPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailsfromavettech

Title protection for medical professionals, particularly veterinary technicians, continues to be an issue in the US. This week we're joined by two of our favorite - and outspoken - vet tech friends, Stephen Cital and Liz Hughston. They review a recent article they co-authored titled “Why title protection matters: A look at where we've been, where we're going, and why it is still an issue.” Viewfinders, this is a good one! Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, review the current state of medical professional title protection within the US. Stephen shares that human medical professionals are facing similar issues. At the same time, Liz reviews the history behind the Veterinary Nurse Initiative (VNI) and how the title “veterinary nurse” is being misused. Viewfinders, this a hot topic that you need to understand fully. Hopefully, you'll be inspired to get involved after listening to this podcast! We want to thank Liz and Stephen for their efforts and for taking the time to review this issue in detail and with tremendous consideration. To learn more about our guests: Liz Hughston MEd., RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT, VTS (SAIM)(ECC) https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-hughston-6811981a5/ Stephen Niño Cital RVT, RLAT, SRA, CVPP, VTS- LAM (Res. Anesthesia) www.stephencital.com #veterinary #veterinary #vettech #veterinarytechnician#veterinary #podcast

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.

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

The original Anesthesia Nerd, Tasha McNerney, is back on the podcast! In this pearl-packed episode, 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. LINKS: Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds: https://www.veterinaryanesthesianerds.com/ Recover Initiative Drug Chart: https://acvecc-recover.org/ Uncharted Veterinary Conference - April 20-22 - https://unchartedvet.com/uvc-april-2023/ Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Course: https://drandyroark.com/on-demand-staff-training/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tasha McNerney obtained her CVT in 2005 and has worked clinically in the areas of anesthesia and surgery ever since. Tasha obtained her CVPP (certified veterinary pain practitioner) designation in 2013 and became a veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia in 2015. Tasha has been a featured speaker on various anesthesia and pain management topics at several international veterinary conferences. Tasha is the author of many articles and blogs on anesthesia and pain management related topics. In 2013 Tasha created the Facebook group Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds, which has over 65,000 members taking part in education and exchange of ideas from all over the world! Tasha is crazy and bought a 1920's fixer upper and is now obsessed with home improvement tutorials on YouTube. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son, one perfect cat, and one jerk cat. Trust me that cat is a jerk.

Caffeinators, are you ready to be sassed? Do you wanna get snarky? Then you want to hear this episode with Stephen Niño Cital, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Res. Anesthesia). We talk about where we are as the veterinary technician profession through his eyes and his passion for the field and the root of the sass! We also look at his recent article in TRENDS, discussing the VTS credential as a mid-level practitioner role. If you haven't read it, see the notes below for the link. We also talked about updates in cannabis therapy and a bit about the Veterinary Cannabis book he co-edited, link below. Lastly, when he was on our show last time, he talked about breaking through glass ceilings and we circled back to that to see how we're doing. ***SPOILER ALERT*** He wants YOU to start breaking those barriers! You're gonna eat this episode up! (Or drink it down, as it were!) Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe  Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast  Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg   Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/  Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch  If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

Tasha McNerney CVT CVPP discusses best practices for anesthesia and pain control in a 0.8lb kitten. These cases are tricky and Tasha lays out why as well as what we can do to reduce the risk and decrease pain and discomfort of our patient. Tasha and Andy talk through the importance of maintaining cardiac outflow, O2 therapy, blood glucose monitoring, and thermoregulation. Anticholinergics and fasting protocols are also discussed. This is a FANTASTIC and short episode that is packed with clinical pearls. You won't want to miss it! LINKS: Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds: http://www.veterinaryanesthesianerds.com/ Dr. Andy Roark Exam Room Communication Tool Box Course: https://drandyroark.com/store/ What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tasha McNerney obtained her CVT in 2005 and has worked clinically in the areas of anesthesia and surgery ever since. Tasha obtained her CVPP (certified veterinary pain practitioner) designation in 2013 and became a veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia in 2015. Tasha has been a featured speaker on various anesthesia and pain management topics at several international veterinary conferences. Tasha is the author of many articles and blogs on anesthesia and pain management related topics. In 2013 Tasha created the Facebook group Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds, which has over 65,000 members taking part in education and exchange of ideas from all over the world! Tasha is crazy and bought a 1920's fixer upper and is now obsessed with home improvement tutorials on YouTube. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son, one perfect cat, and one jerk cat. Trust me that cat is a jerk.

Happy Pain Awareness Month! On today's episode, Tabitha talks to pain and rehab veterinary technician, Kirsty Oliver, about the importance of multimodal pain management, rehab, and what you can do in your practice or shelter to learn more, advocate for your patients, and be a multimodal animal pain warrior. Kirsty drops so much wisdom in this episode and announces an exciting new resource available to animal professionals to help our canine and feline friends with arthritis.  Kirsty Oliver (VN, DipAVN (Surgical), CVT, CCRP, CVPP, VTS)Rehabilitation Practitioner Kirsty Oliver earned her Veterinary Nursing Degree from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in the U.K., and passed her National Veterinary Technician Exam in 2004 after relocating to New Jersey. In 2005, she became a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner following completion of the University of Tennessee & NE Seminars program.  In 2010, she became certified in veterinary pain management through the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. Kirsty Oliver joined the VSC/VSCR family in 2016 after spending 14 years at a large veterinary hospital in New Jersey. Having dedicated the first half of her career to nursing surgical & orthopedic patients she has spent the last 16 years devoted to rehabilitation. In 2018, she obtained her VTS in physical rehabilitation with the APRVT (Academy of Physical Rehabilitation Veterinary Technicians) & added CCMT (Certified Canine Manual Therapy) in 2021. Kirst's specialty and keen interest in manual therapy & myofascial work ensures that her cat and dog patients are moving at their best. NC State Certified Companion Animal Therapist Programhttps://www.ncsuvetce.com/instructor/kirsten-oliver/Canine Arthritis Managementhttps://caninearthritis.co.uk/IVAPM.ORGhttps://ivapm.org/Pain Trace https://paintrace.comNot One More Vethttps://www.nomv.org/Support the show :TwitterFacebookInstagramEmail

Charles E. Short, DVM, PhD, DACVA, DECVAA established the programs in veterinary anesthesiology at the University of Missouri and then at Cornell University during his 64 year career as a veterinarian. He received his DVM from Auburn University in 1958. Dr. Short is an international speaker and meeting organizer on anesthesia and pain management and has provided over 700 invited lectures. In addition, he completed over 350 publications including coeditor of the textbook, "Animal Pain". He, with 6 colleagues, founded the ACVAA as a specialty in veterinary anesthesia and analgesia. He was a cofounder of the IVAPM. His passion included sharing his expertise with others. Jennifer Johnson, VMD, CVPP has been a small animal veterinarian for 28 years, working as an associate, then owning and operating a busy 6-doctor practice in the Philadelphia suburbs. Pain management education is her passion, and Dr. Johnson has spent the last 15 years teaching colleagues about multimodal pain management options.  Her special interest is the use of photobiomodulation (laser therapy) and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy as non-pharma approaches to pain management.  In 2012, she achieved Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP) qualification through the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM).  Now relocated to Arizona and a full-time educator, Dr. Johnson speaks nationally on pain management and digital thermal imaging, stressing the importance of pain identification in general practice.  She has published numerous articles and blogs, most recently authoring the chapter on pain management for Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine (Wiley 2017).  Dr. Johnson is the Immediate Past-President of the IVAPM. She consults for multiple veterinary medical advisory boards and is also a board member of eagleYcondor, providing children's education and veterinary care to rural communities in Ecuador.

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

Hey Caffeinators, how are you finding life in vet med these days? That's basically what we asked our guest for this episode, the incomparable Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS(Anesthesia) and just let the conversation go from there! You probably know her as an admin and creator for the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds Facebook page, or perhaps as the creator of the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds podcast (definitely check that out if you haven't already!!), and she was previously a guest on the Vet Tech Cafe in August, 2020. For this episode there was no script, no discussion points we wanted to hit; just an organic discussion of where we're at right now and the exchange of some out-of-the-box ideas. A couple potentially paradigm shifting thoughts from this episode include the idea of a production-based pay scale for veterinary technicians, the abandonment of conference proceedings, and so much more! You'll have to tune in to hear the explanations, rationale, and additional ideas! Join us, won't you? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vettechcafe Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vettechcafepodcast Like and Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDTKdfOaqSW0Mv3Uoi33qg  Our website: https://www.vettechcafe.com/ Vet Tech Cafe Merch: https://www.vettechcafe.com/merch If you would like to help us cover our podcast expenses, we'd appreciate any support you give through Patreon. We do this podcast and our YouTube channel content to support the veterinary technicians out there and do not expect anything in return! We thank you for all you do.

A frequent guest on the podcast, Stephen Cital RVT, RLAT, SRA, CVPP, VTS- LAM (Res. Anesthesia), recently caused a bit of controversy on vet med social media by taking a very public stand against continuing education conferences held in states harboring laws against women's and LGBTQ+ rights and other social injustices. Stephen decided to “sit out” or boycott speaking at these events, resulting in considerable online chatter. This week, in an exclusive interview, we're thrilled to bring you his side of the story and why it matters to all of us. Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT review Stephen's actions, discuss both the support and criticisms he has received, and practical steps we can all take to stand up for the things we believe in. Viewfinders, this is an important conversation on a topic that many, including us, may find uncomfortable at times. We think it's important to openly (and civilly) address this issue as a profession and hope this sparks conversation - and action - in your world. A huge thanks to Stephen for joining us and bravely sharing his story. Link to Stephen's LinkedIn post: https://bit.ly/3o5zTJj Link the Facebook post discussed in the podcast: https://bit.ly/3NY9EPP veterinaryviewfinder@gmail.com @veterinaryviewfinder

Interview with Tasha McNerney, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia), CVPP. Listen to learn more about the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management and the process and value of becoming a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner.

Dental procedures are expensive, and pain control is non-negotiable. How do we do right by our patients while working within the budgets of pet owners? The original anesthesia nerd Tasha McNerney is on the podcast today with FANTASTIC advice on how to do exceptional pain control without breaking the client bank! Let's get into this episode! LINKS: International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management: https://ivapm.org/ Book: Small Animal Regional Anesthesia https://www.amazon.com/Small-Animal-Regional-Anesthesia-Analgesia/dp/0813819946/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=small+animal+regional+anesthesia+and+analgesia&qid=1649161001&s=books&sprefix=small+animal+regional+anesthesia%2Cstripbooks%2C97&sr=1-1 What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tasha McNerney obtained her CVT in 2005 and has worked clinically in the areas of anesthesia and surgery ever since. Tasha obtained her CVPP (certified veterinary pain practitioner) designation in 2013 and became a veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia in 2015. Tasha has been a featured speaker on various anesthesia and pain management topics at several international veterinary conferences. Tasha is the author of many articles and blogs on anesthesia and pain management related topics. In 2013 Tasha created the Facebook group Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds, which has over 65,000 members taking part in education and exchange of ideas from all over the world! Tasha is crazy and bought a 1920's fixer upper and is now obsessed with home improvement tutorials on YouTube. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son, one perfect cat, and one jerk cat. Trust me that cat is a jerk.

We've got pain on the brain around here, thanks to the release of the 2022 AAHA Pain Management Guidelines for Dogs and Cats – good thing Tasha McNerney, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia/Analgesia), never gets tired of talking about pain. Tasha joins us to share her insight on involving the whole team in the management of pain, what she's learned in her time teaching vet teams, and why, when our credentialed technicians are thriving, our practices and teams are more likely to thrive too.    Find Tasha on Facebook and at Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds.  Find all of AAHA's most up-to-date Guidelines, including resources for your clients and team, at aaha.org/guidelines.  Wish you could watch these conversations? Catch Central Line on YouTube. Send us feedback or questions anytime at podcast@aaha.org.  Access all things Central Line, including guest bios and full transcripts of each episode: https://aaha.org/podcast This episode was produced by Clear Contender LLC with generous support from CareCredit. This information is shared solely for your convenience. You are urged to consult with your individual advisors with respect to any information presented. Synchrony and its affiliates, including CareCredit, (collectively, “Synchrony”) makes no representations or warranties regarding this content and accept no liability for any loss or harm arising from the use of the information provided. All statements and opinions are the sole opinions of the speaker.

Tasha McNerney CTV VTS CVPP joins us to discuss the case of Hercules Mulligan. a 4 yo MN Domestic Shorthair who cannot urinate. That's right... This poor guy has a urethral obstruction and will need anesthesia and pain control STAT! What are the top tips and tricks for handling these cases? What mistakes do doctors and technicians want to make sure to avoid? Let's find out! LINKS: Sacrococcygeal Block Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhAN4SavVzg Think Anesthesia: https://www.thinkanesthesia.education/ Retain Your Team - Speak the Languages of Appreciation in Your Workplace: https://unchartedvet.com/product/appreciation-languages-101/ What's on my Scrubs?! Card Game: https://drandyroark.com/training-tools/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: drandyroark.com/shop All Links: linktr.ee/DrAndyRoark ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tasha McNerney obtained her CVT in 2005 and has worked clinically in the areas of anesthesia and surgery ever since. Tasha obtained her CVPP (certified veterinary pain practitioner) designation in 2013 and became a veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia in 2015. Tasha has been a featured speaker on various anesthesia and pain management topics at several international veterinary conferences. Tasha is the author of many articles and blogs on anesthesia and pain management related topics. In 2013 Tasha created the Facebook group Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds, which has over 65,000 members taking part in education and exchange of ideas from all over the world! Tasha is crazy and bought a 1920's fixer upper and is now obsessed with home improvement tutorials on YouTube. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son, one perfect cat, and one jerk cat. Trust me that cat is a jerk.

Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk with Our Guest this Week: Tasha McNerney, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia)   Tasha is a CVT, certified veterinary pain practitioner, host of the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds podcast, founder of the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds who together with co-admins Darci Palmer and Stephen Cital put on the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds conference happening in October of this year.  Question of the Week What local block is your favorite, or which local block would you like to learn how to do?  Leave a comment at https://imfpp.org/episode113  Resources We Mentioned in the Show   Anesthesia Nerds http://www.veterinaryanesthesianerds.com/ Anesthesia Nerds Podcast http://www.veterinaryanesthesianerds.com/podcast.html Symposium http://www.veterinaryanesthesianerds.com/symposium.html VTS Academy for anesthesia monitoring sheets https://www.vhma.org/cvpm-certification/documents-resources To get in touch with Tasha email: vettektasha@gmail.com  Books: Manual of small animal regional anesthesia https://www.amazon.com/Manual-Small-Animal-Regional-Anesthesia/dp/9505554656/ref=asc_df_9505554656/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=353812732445&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6152941425966919566&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011280&hvtargid=pla-781052956680&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=78235181744&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=353812732445&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6152941425966919566&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011280&hvtargid=pla-781052956680   Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next week for another episode!  Want to earn some RACE approved CE credits for listening to the podcast? You can earn between 0.5-1.0  hour of RACE approved CE credit for each podcast episode you listen to.    Join the Internal Medicine For Vet Techs Membership to earn and keep track of your continuing education hours as you get your learn on!   Join now! http://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com/   Get Access to the Membership Site for your RACE approved CE certificates Sign up at https://internalmedicineforvettechsmembership.com  Get Access to the Technician Treasure Trove  Sign up at https://imfpp.org/treasuretrove    Thanks for listening!  – Yvonne and Jordan 

Janice Huntingford, DVM, DACVSMR, CVA, CVPP, CCRT, CAVC, is a 1984 graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, in Guelph, Ontario. She is certified in chiropractic, acupuncture, rehabilitation, and pain management. Huntingford is the owner and medical director of the Essex Animal Hospital, Canine Rehab and Fitness in Essex, Ontario Canada. In 2015, she became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and in 2018 she received her Masters in Traditional Chinese Veterinary medicine.  Huntingford is a consultant for the VIN Rehab/Sports Medicine/Chronic Pain Board and lectures nationally and internationally on a variety of topics including rehabilitation, pain management, and geriatric medicine. She has co-authored several textbook chapters on rehabilitation and published a number of peer-reviewed manuscripts. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time on her farm/winery with her chef husband, Harold,  her pugs, cats, and horses, a few adult children, and her beautiful new granddaughter, Alina!

On today's show I'm joined by the woman with potentially the new Blunt Dissection record (Sorry Sheilah) for the number of letters after a name, Dr. Robin Downing, DVM, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP, CVA, MS in Clinical Bioethics. Robin, who will be familiar to many of you, graduated from Loyola University of Chicago, (where she obtained a degree in English) in 1981 and later from the University of Illinois: College of Veterinary Medicine in 1986. Growing up, Dr. Robin had a natural rapport with animals, thanks to her Grandad; and was later pushed towards pursuing her career in veterinary medicine by her partner and now wife. Utilising her degree in English, Robin wrote a weekly column in The Denver Post, as well as multiple magazine articles, short stories, and two books. Meanwhile, using her veterinary degree to transform Windsor Veterinary Clinic into a Practice of Excellence and create The Downing Center for Animal Pain Management. Alongside, this Robin serves as a Trustee for the Morris Animal Foundation and is an affiliate faculty member at the Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine. It is no wonder that in 2001, she was presented the prestigious Excellence in Veterinary Healthcare Award by the World Small Animal Veterinary Association in Vancouver, and the winner of the 2020 Bustad Companion Animal Veterinarian of the Year Award. Now, just before we jump into the episode, a quick word from today's show sponsor which today is the Thrive community. If you are struggling with managing time, feeling like an imposter or burnout then you need to make a change. The good news is that you are not broken or a bad fit for the profession, you are simply missing some super-important skills no-one teaches at university. Skills you will learn as part of the VetX community. Thrive is a RACE accredited professional skills course where members receive training, toolkits and one-to-one coaching to develop these skills. Join hundreds of other vets who have changed their careers for the better as a Thrive member. To learn more and find out if the class is a good fit for you visit www.vetxinternational.com today. Now back to the show... This episode is both a heartwarming and heart-wrenching story of Robin's life, (she now holds a second record for the first guest to make me cry) as she recalls her struggles of being both gay and a woman in the 1980s veterinary industry, how her dog stopped her from taking her own life, discusses how every vet should use a bioethical framework, and outlines her hopes to influence human medicine. Expect to laugh, cry, and be truly amazed by the remarkable Dr. Robin Downing.

Rehabilitation in the US has become more and more accessible to the general public/pet owners in the last 10-15 years. The emergence of modalities like the PiezoWave2 allows for the treatment of more conditions to help make these animals feel better. As Rehabilitation Practitioner with Veterinary Surgical Centers, Dr. Oliver works closely with primary veterinarians and pet owners to develop customized physical rehabilitation and pain management plans for pets facing injury, illness, quality of life issues, and much more.

In today's VETgirl podcast, we interview Dr. Carolina Medina, DACVSMR, CVA, CVCH, CVPP about osteoarthritis (OA) in our canine and feline patients. What mistakes should we avoid when it comes to diagnosis, management and treatment of osteoarthritis in veterinary medicine? Learn it in this VETgirl podcast! Today's VETgirl podcast is sponsored by Elanco, makers of Galliprant. Provide relief from canine osteoarthritis for the moments that matter! For more information, visit galliprantvet.com.

This week on the Cone…. Dr. Andy Roark challenges Tasha McNerney CVT, CVPP The Original Anesthesia Nerd to give him ways to raise his anesthesia and pain control game that involve NO MONEY and use items and medications he already has in his clinic. Needless to say, Tasha rises to the occasion. Check it out! LINKS: April Uncharted Veterinary Conference: https://unchartedvet.com/uvvc2021/ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Tasha McNerney obtained her CVT in 2005 and has worked clinically in the areas of anesthesia and surgery ever since. Tasha obtained her CVPP (certified veterinary pain practitioner) designation in 2013 and became a veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia in 2015. Tasha has been a featured speaker on various anesthesia and pain management topics at several international veterinary conferences. Tasha is the author of many articles and blogs on anesthesia and pain management related topics. In 2013 Tasha created the Facebook group Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds, which has over 50,000 members taking part in education and exchange of ideas from all over the world! Tasha is crazy and bought a 1920's fixer upper and is now obsessed with home improvement tutorials on YouTube. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son, one perfect cat, and one jerk cat. Trust me that cat is a jerk.

Matt Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, is a native New Yorker, having grown up in New York, New York. He received his BS in animal science from Cornell University in 2000 and his DVM from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine in St Kitts, graduating in 2004. He received his certification in rehabilitation in 2008 from the University of Tennessee Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner program, and now teaches for that program. He completed the practice experience pathway for the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR) in 2017 and passed ACVSMR boards in January 2018. As an ACVSMR diplomate, he believes in a big-picture, practical approach to his patients and enjoys both orthopedic and neurological cases. When not at work, he enjoys running with his dog Penny.

In this episode, host Katie Berlin, DVM, and guest Robin Downing, DVM, MS, DAAPM, DACVSMR, CVPP, CCRP, kick off a 5-part series in which we explore ways to encourage our clients and our teams to think proactively instead of reactively when it comes to veterinary care. Dr. Downing shares her thoughts on how veterinary teams and pet owners can provide better care for pets by communicating openly with each other about future needs, ways to avoid catastrophic but preventable problems, and potential financial roadblocks. You can't listen to Dr. Downing and not be inspired!Resource:https://www.carecredit.com/providercenter/veterinaryContact us:Podcast@briefmedia.comWhere to find us:Cliniciansbrief.com/podcastsFacebook.com/clinciansbriefTwitter: @cliniciansbriefInstagram: @clinicians.briefThe Team:Katie Berlin, DVM - HostAlexis Ussery - Producer & Digital Content CoordinatorRandall Stupka - Podcast Production & Sound Editing

This week, Dr. Andy Roark talks with the original anesthesia nerd Tasha McNerney about how technicians can convince doctors to let them use new skills and knowledge they have acquired from CE. If you are a technician who wants to do more in your practice, or if you're a doctor or manager who wants to be more comfortable allowing technicians to take on more responsibility, this episode is for you! Links: Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag About our guest: Tasha McNerney obtained her CVT in 2005 and has worked clinically in the areas of anesthesia and surgery ever since. Tasha obtained her CVPP (certified veterinary pain practitioner) designation in 2013 and became a veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia in 2015. Tasha has been a featured speaker on various anesthesia and pain management topics at several international veterinary conferences. Tasha is the author of many articles and blogs on anesthesia and pain management related topics. In 2013 Tasha created the Facebook group Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds, which has over 50,000 members taking part in education and exchange of ideas from all over the world! Tasha is crazy and bought a 1920's fixer upper and is now obsessed with home improvement tutorials on YouTube. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son, one perfect cat, and one jerk cat. Trust me that cat is a jerk. Editor: Dustin Bays www.baysbrass.com @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

This week on the Cone…. Dr. Andy Roark talks to the original anesthesia nerd Tasha McNerney CVT CVPP VTS (Anesthesia) about Petunia, a 2yo F English Bulldog who is about to have a C-section. We want to make sure that Petunia's pain is controlled and her puppies are safe. Tasha McNerney…. How do you treat that? Links: Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/swag About Our Guest: Tasha McNerney obtained her CVT in 2005 and has worked clinically in the areas of anesthesia and surgery ever since. Tasha obtained her CVPP (certified veterinary pain practitioner) designation in 2013 and became a veterinary technician specialist in anesthesia in 2015. Tasha has been a featured speaker on various anesthesia and pain management topics at several international veterinary conferences. Tasha is the author of many articles and blogs on anesthesia and pain management related topics. In 2013 Tasha created the Facebook group Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds, which has over 50,000 members taking part in education and exchange of ideas from all over the world! Tasha is crazy and bought a 1920's fixer upper and is now obsessed with home improvement tutorials on YouTube. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband, son, one perfect cat, and one jerk cat. Trust me that cat is a jerk. Editor: Dustin Bays www.baysbrass.com @Bays4Bays Twitter/Instagram

This week Dr Lewis and Dr Robbie caught up with some fellow veterinary podcasters from around the world, to talk about how we are navigating the global pandemic. Our Veterinary Podcast Friends: · Jordan Porter, RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM and Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM from Internal Medicine For Vet Techs · Jeff Backus CVT, RVT, VTS (ECC) and Dave Cowan BA, CVT, VTS (ECC) from Vet Tech Cafe · Tasha McNerney BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia) from Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds · Cat Robinson RVN, BA, LLB from Radio Vet Nurse We're hoping to check in with each other again in a month or so, since things are changing rapidly. Feel free to reach out to any of us with questions or issues you would like us to discuss in a future COVID-19 episode. We discussed: · COVID-19 in terms of: o Zoonosis and reverse zoonosis. o What we know about domestic pets. o Fake news and the importance of finding reliable information. · How we are mitigating the risk in our workplaces. o How to minimize a pandemic in general. o Employees, clients, patients and supplies. o WHS risk assessment and hierarchy of control measures. · The importance of having a COVID-19 response plan. o Listen to the Uncharted podcast for a great guide to writing a response plan https://www.facebook.com/1695680574018782/posts/2542810305972467/ o If you would like to see an example of Cat's Ready Vet response plan reach out to her here https://www.radiovetnurse.com/contact however please note that this plan was drafted 14 March 2020 and much has changed since then! · How to keep our family or housemates safe if we are essential workers continuing to leave home and go to work. · Mental Health in the new normal. Resources to learn more. · AVMA COVID-19 page: https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/covid-19 · CDC page: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html · Here's the uncharted podcast https://www.facebook.com/1695680574018782/posts/2542810305972467/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/twovetstalkpets/message

Dr. Andy Roark talks to Tasha McNerney BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS about the day she wishes she could re-do and the anesthesia case that went badly. Tasha is a Certified Veterinary Technician from Glenside, PA. She is also a certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner and works closely with the IVAPM to educate the public about animal pain awareness. Tasha loves to lecture on various anesthesia and pain management topics around the globe. In her spare time Tasha enjoys reading, spending time with her son.

How Do You Treat That (HYDTT) - In these episodes, Dr. Andy Roark takes a common case from practice and asks an expert in the field "How do you treat that?" In this episode, Dr. Andy Roark talks to Tasha McNerney BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS about those looooooooong dental procedures and how to manage that anesthesia (especially when the blood pressure starts to drop). Tasha is a Certified Veterinary Technician from Glenside, PA. She is also a certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner and works closely with the IVAPM to educate the public about animal pain awareness. Tasha loves to lecture on various anesthesia and pain management topics around the globe. In her spare time Tasha enjoys reading, spending time with her son.

How Do You Treat That (HYDTT) - In these episodes, Dr. Andy Roark takes a common case from practice and asks an expert in the field "How do you treat that?" In this episode, Dr. Andy Roark talks to Tasha McNerney BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS about those looooooooong dental procedures and how to manage that anesthesia (especially when the blood pressure starts to drop). Tasha is a Certified Veterinary Technician from Glenside, PA. She is also a certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner and works closely with the IVAPM to educate the public about animal pain awareness. Tasha loves to lecture on various anesthesia and pain management topics around the globe. In her spare time Tasha enjoys reading, spending time with her son