North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Podcast
Episodes
Dr. Elizabeth Goudie-DeAngelis - The Ins and Outs of Anesthetizing Dogs and Cats in Respiratory Distress
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don’t hold your breath - this episode has you covered! In this episode of the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Podcast, host Dr. Bonnie ...
Dr. Gianluca Bini explores the complexities of anesthetizing dogs and cats with intracranial disease and seizure disorders
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Podcast, host Dr. Bonnie Gatson is joined by veterinary anesthesiologist, Dr. Gian...
Anesthetizing Dogs and Cats with Common Cardiac Diseases - Part 2
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back, gas passers! It’s time to pick up right where we left off—because your heart (and your patients’) can’t afford to miss part two ...
Dr. Carolyn McKune on Anesthetizing Dogs and Cats with Common Cardiac Diseases: Part 1
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to follow your heart straight into another fantastic episode of the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Podcast! Host Dr. Bonnie Ga...
Dr. Erik Hofmeister on Discussing Anesthetic Risk with Clients
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anesthesia is a vital part of veterinary care—it’s what makes lifesaving and life-improving procedures possible for our patients. But for many pet...
Navigating the Rollercoaster Ride of Pediatric Anesthesia with Dr. Ella Pittman
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brace yourself for an episode that’s small in animal size but big on anesthesia challenges! In this installment of the North American Veterinary Ane...
Pharmacogenetics: Gene-ius Solutions for Safer Anesthesia in Pets with Dr. Tania Perez Jimenez
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We here at NAVAS are excited to bring you a new podcast episode for the new year! And we're starting out our season of the NAVAS podcast with engaging...
Debating Anesthesia Foibles and Faux-Paws with Dr. Tasha Bartel
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Thanksgiving episode of the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society Podcast, we take a closer look at some long-standing traditio...
Dr. Daniel Sakai on Effective Clinical Use of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween, and welcome to another chilling episode of the NAVAS podcast, where we venture into the eerie depths of veterinary anesthesia! Join u...
Dr. Sheliah Robertson on Anesthesia for Senior Dogs and Cats
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the NAVAS podcast! How many times in your career, after recommending a surgical or dental procedure for a dog or cat, ha...
Dr. Melina Zimmerman on Postoperative Pain Control at Home - Part 2
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you having a BRAT summer, because we sure are here on the NAVAS podcast! By BRAT, we mean Best Remedies for Analgesic Therapy! We’re excited to ...
Dr. Melina Zimmerman on Postoperative Pain Control At Home - Part 1
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're focusing on a critical aspect of post-surgical care: creating a plan to control postoperative pain once our canine or feline pa...
Dr. Stuart Clark-Price on Equine Anesthetic Recovery
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are going to shine the spotlight on a species that doesn’t always get the limelight on this podcast: the horse! Horses pose a un...
Dr. Matt Gurney: How Librela has Changed the Way European Vets Manage OA Pain in Dogs
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our last episode, we introduced a new class of drugs that have recently hit the veterinary market for treating pain associated with osteoarthritis:...
Dr. Kristin Kirby-Shaw: How to use Solensia (frunevetmab) for Feline Osteoarthritis Pain Management
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From subtle tail twitches to silent yowls, cats have mastered the art of hiding their discomfort, leaving us humans scratching our heads feeling somew...
Dr. Erik Hofmeister: Building Skills and Confidence Through Anesthesia Education
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you someone who doesn’t feel confident in your anesthesia skills or knowledge? Are you seeking resources beyond this podcast to improve you...
Dr. Luiz Santos Guides Us Through Second Victim Syndrome
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here at NAVAS we spend a lot of time educating veterinary professionals on safe anesthetic practices, but what about the safety of the anesthetist? In...
Digesting 2020 AAHA Anesthesia and Monitoring Guidelines with Dr. Ioannis Savvas
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What fasting recommendations are you making for your elective anesthetic procedures? Are you recommending that all your patients be fasted overnight? ...
Dr. Lane Johnson Answers the Question: "Alfaxalone: Should I Be Using It?" - Ep. 14
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is in full swing and you may be asking yourself if it’s time to invest in something new for your clinic. A new anesthetic agent, ...
A Deep Dive into Fluid Therapy with Dr. Jane Quandt - Ep. 13
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Water is life’s matter and matrix, and there is no life without it. Even the founding fathers of the US understood that water was essential to susta...
Understanding Anesthesia-Induced Hypotension with Dr. Vaidehi Paranjape - Ep. 12
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine you are anesthetizing your last patient of the day, and the alarm for the anesthesia machine is blaring, warning that your patient’s blood p...
Recognizing Pain in Animals with Dr. Tammy Grubb - Ep. 11
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a dog limping into your clinic with its concerned owner in tow. It’s not too hard to presume that the animal is experiencing some degree of ...
Unveiling Nocita: A Breakthrough in Post-operative Pain Relief with Dr. Tammy Grubb - Ep. 10
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here on the NAVAS podcast, we are recognizing and honoring September as Animal Pain Awareness Month by giving our listeners a small taste of a larger ...
Safety Culture with Dr. Lydia Love - Ep. 9
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you practice medicine long enough, you may find that mistakes can happen despite our best efforts. Although anesthesia is vital to provide appropri...
Journey to a VTS in Anesthesia and Analgesia with Vivienne Montony CVT and Melissa Vehouc-Clark CVT, VTS A&A - Ep. 8
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a veterinary technician who loves practicing anesthesia as much as we love talking about it on this show, then maybe you have thought abou...
Induction Agents with Dr. Xander Thomson - Ep. 7
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Picking an anesthetic drug protocol for an individual patient is a foundational practice of veterinary anesthesia, but it can sometimes feel daunting....
Dr. Rachel Reed on Utilizing Different Types of Opioids in Horses - Part 2
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Perioperative pain management in horses is a field that is still growing and there is much to be learned. In this episode, we are building upon our pr...
Dr. Rachel Reed on Utilizing Different Types of Opioids in Horses
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Up to now on this podcast, we have been focusing our attention on new analgesic and sedative agents for dogs and cats. But what about horses? For this...
Dr. Kate Bailey Discusses Strategies for Change Implementation in Veterinary Practices - Ep. 4
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does this situation sound familiar to you? You’ve attended a great conference or CE event (maybe even listened to a brilliant podcast), and you lear...
Dr. Heta Turunen Discusses Zenalpha: A Novel Sedative Agent for Dogs - Ep. 3
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How often do we get innovative new drugs in the veterinary anesthesia field these days? In this episode, host and veterinary anesthesiologist, Dr. Bon...
Dr. Jeff Wilson and Dr. Chelsie Estey Discuss Zorbium - Ep. 2
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome gas passers far and wide to this inaugural episode of the NAVAS podcast! In this episode, host and veterinary anesthesiologist, Dr. Bonnie Gat...
Introduction - Ep. 1
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the official podcast of the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society! The mission of this podcast is to help veterinary professionals a...