Pediatric & Neonatal Anesthesia with Dr. Sheilah Robertson BVMS, PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL), CVA, MRCVS
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds podcast we sit down with renowned veterinary anes...
Surgical Recovery and Environmental Enrichment with Tabitha Kucera, RVT,KPA-CTP, VTS (Behavior)
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do your surgical patients need more than just a comforter and a heat source in recovery? Join Tabit...
Inhalant Anesthesia Showdown with Jen Dupre-Welsh, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of inhalant anesthetics—specifically isoflurane and...
Nutrition's Important Role in Anesthesia & Pain Management- with Robin Saar, RVT, VTS (Nutrition)
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition is often a forgotten aspect of the overall animal healthcare experience, especially when c...
Should I Be Using PEEP? with Erin Czerwonka, RVT, RRT
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sure you have used the vent, but are you always using PEEP? Should we always be using PEEP? This epi...
Is Anesthesia Killing the Planet? with Toby Trimble BVM BVS, BVMedSci, MVM, Dip. ECVAA, MRCVS
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With all the buzz around climate change, you may not have stopped to think how our work in anesthesi...
Are we Overdoing it with the Opioids? with Dr. Gianluca Bini
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to this episode of the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds podcast for a crucial discussion with D...
So, you want to be a VTS? Start Here!
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been thinking about taking that next step in your tech anesthesia journey? Join Darci Palme...
Which Opioid Should I Choose?
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You think your anesthesia plan needs an opioid (and you're probably right) but which one to choose? ...
Oxygenation VS Ventilation Showdown with Meagan Crowley RVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered about the difference between oxygenation and ventilation? 🫁💨 Join us as Veterina...
Managing Intra Op Hypotension with Amanda Shelby
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are all taught in school that if a patient become hypotensive, they should receive a fluid bolus....
Alpha 2 Overview
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join all 3 Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds as we geek out over Alpha 2 drugs! Darci Palmer, Stephen Cita...
Incorporating ERAS in Anesthesia & Analgesia
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) are gaining ground in human anesthesia ad surgery, but what d...
My Patient **may have** Mitral Valve Disease, Now What?
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Gianluca Bini, DACVAA and we are discussing how to safely anesthetize the dog...
Ketamine's Role in Pain Mangement with Dr. Matthew Gurney, BVSc CertVA PgCertVBM DipECVAA FRCVS
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a LOT of talk about Ketamine recently. Not only as an induction agent but also its larg...
VAN 059- Career Switch to Human Anesthesia with Morgan McCann CVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So, have you ever wondered what it would be like to make the switch from veterinary nursing to the h...
VAN 058- Guinea Pig Anesthesia with Dr. Omar Zaheer
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are joined by Dr. Omar Zaheer, DACZM discussing all things Piggies and why your dosing calc...
VAN 057- Does Team Culture Influence Anesthetic Safety with Dr. Cyndie Courtney
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does team culture play a role in patient safety? The research may surprise you! Dr. Cyndie Courtney ...
VAN 056- Dr. Cyndie Courtney
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably seen a study referenced in lectures or online forums as a way to present evidence-ba...
VAN 055- Darci Palmer, LVT, VTS (anesthesia & analgesia)
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Waking up is hard to do...especially when it's after anesthesia. This episode of the podcast feature...
VAN 054- Glynis Wileman BSc, RRT, CET, PhD
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know I love my ventilator... see the photo for how I reacted when we got the new Mindray Veta 5 ...
VAN 053- Feliza Lopez LVT,VTS (ECC)
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As you all know recovery from anesthesia and surgery is an integral part of the process. In today's ...
VAN 052- Clair Sauer, MSEd, CVT
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to onboarding your new hires what's the one thing that seems to inevitably get messed ...
VAN 051- S. Bryce Dooley DVM, DACVAA
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've all been there...the patient comes to our surgery service with buprenorphine on board. Now wha...
VAN 050- VAN x AnesthesiaGawd
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Worlds collide on this episode of the VAN podcast! We are joined by CRNA known as "AnesthesiaGawd" o...
VAN 049- Rian Ashmore CVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There one drug class that can strike fear into the hearts of veterinary professionals: NMBA or muscl...
VAN 048- Elizabeth Hart BS, CVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your mission should you choose to accept it...anesthetize this old cranky cat with kidney disease. T...
VAN 047- Michelle Albino VTS (Anesthesia)
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BP goes down and the fluids go up...that's the way it goes right? Well it might be time to re-think ...
VAN 046- Stephen Cital RVT, VTS (LAM), SRA, CVPP
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is Gabapentin the new Tramadol? We see quite a many post on Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds discussing t...
Amy Newfield, CVT, VTS(ECC), MSEd
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anesthesia Machine? Check ✅ Emergency Drugs? Check ✅ Checklists are an integral part of our dail...
VAN 044- Stephen Cital RVT, VTS(LAM), CVPP, SRA & Liz Hughston MsEd, RVT, VTS(ECC/Internal Medicine)
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
well we know cannabis has been a hot topic in vet med for a while now but it still seems like there ...
VAN 043- Senani Ratnayake, BSc, RVT
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you hit a point in your career where you inveitibly ask, "What's next?" Often that next is...
VAN 042- Courtney Scales, DipVN, NCert(Anaesth), RVN
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How well can you "go with the flow"? Today we talk about oxygen flow rates, breathing systems, and w...
VAN 041- Kristen Cooley CVT, VTS (ANES), CVCC, CVPP
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With the price of eggs skyrocketing, some folks think a backyard chicken empire is the way to go. Bu...
VAN 040- VAN x COS Mashup
14 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Collab alert! Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds is joining forces with Dr. Andy Roark and the crew at Cone...
VAN 039- Darragh O'Hanlon BA Int, MVB, MRCVS, CertVD
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While skin issues may not be everyone's cuppa tea, they are important and often the pain associated ...
VAN 038- Podcast Mashup! VAN and IM for Vet Techs Podcast
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Yvonne Brandenburg, RVT, VTS SAIM and Jordan Porter RVT, LVT, VTS SAIM as we talk WITH Tasha M...
VAN 037- Theresa Cosper Roberts RVT
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever came back from a conference and wanted to try a new protocol or technique and were met...
VAN 036- Matt Brunke, DVM, Diplomate ACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, CCMT
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Well well well.... my dad got a new dog ( and of course its a SILVER LAB!!!) cue the collective groa...
VAN 035- Vet Tech Cafe
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever been to IVECCS chances are you have heard the brilliant minds behind Vet Tech Café, ...
VAN 034- Tails from a Vet Tech
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a mashup with Tabitha Kucera ! We call it practicing veterinary medicine because w...
VAN 033- Kelly Foltz, CVT, VTS (ECC)
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a VTS in ECC gets into a position to really enact some effective change? Well, we ...
VAN 032- Amber LaRock LVT
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like giving up clinic life and heading to a far off destination? What if you could ...
VAN 031- Fred Wininger VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neuro)
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've done a few TPLO's right? You've seen a down dog? But have you been doing these key things to ...
VAN 030- Marcia Fletcher RVNS, VTS (Anesthesia)
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
YOU GUYS! This is the one right here, this episode is chock full of so much practical anesthesia inf...
VAN 029- Ben Brainard VMD, DACVAA, DACVECC
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you determine oxygen flow during anesthesia? Are you a "set it and forget it" type of anesthe...
VAN 028- Liz Vetrano BS,CVT
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ok BIRDBRAINS this one if for you! 🦜🦅🦆🦉🐦 Avian anesthesia can strike fear in the hea...
VAN 027- Jody Nugent Deal RVT, VTS (Anes.), VTS (CP-Exotics)
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you just as hesitant with rabbit anesthesia as I am? 😬 Buns are so amazing and deserve the sa...
VAN 026- Kim Spelts BS,CVT, VTS (Anesthesia)
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Picture this... Your job is a new clinic each week and you have complete autonomy over your schedule...
VAN 025- Liz Hughston MEd., RVT, CVT, LVT, LVMT, VTS (SAIM)(ECC)
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can you enact change? How can you convince your colleagues to try new things especially when it ...
VAN 024- Charlette Cain DVM, MS, DACLAM
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This one is for all my Lab Animal and Research nerds! This episode of the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerd...
VAN 023- Katie Ford BVSc(Hons) CertAVP(SAM) PGCert MRCVS
16 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does the thought of anesthesia and surgery keep you up at night? Are you unsure of your skills and f...
VAN 022- Ralph Harvey DVM, MS, DACVAA
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Older cat with kidney disease that needs extensive dentistry? An anesthetic nightmare? Not so says D...
VAN 021- Fabian Rivers BVetMed MRCVS
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Love bearded dragons and amazing accents!? Well, then have we got the vet for you... check out his I...
VAN 020- Rory Cowlam BVetMed MRCVS
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lets take a trip across the pond and discuss all the amazing UK things love...the skating rink outsi...
VAN 019- Tabitha Kucera CCBC, RVT, KPA-CTP
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of wrestling with patients to get an IV catheter in? Really tired of trying to get a fearful ...
VAN 018- Noah Jones RVT, VTS(Lab Animal), RT
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on a respiratory adventure with Noah Jones, and RVT that made the switch over to working wit...
VAN 017- Jenny Fisher RVT, VTS-Oncology
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Back when I started in vet med, a diagnosis of osteosarcoma meant amputation or euthanasia. Now with...
VAN 016- Cody Creelman, DVM
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So, a cow walks into a vet clinic...now what? Ever wondered how we treat bovine pain? Ever want to w...
VAN 015- Christopher Norkus DVM, DACVECC, DACVAA
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Norkus is back! I don't know about your clinic but ours seems to be inundated with pandemic pup...
VAN 014- Kristen Messenger DVM, DACVAA, DACVCP
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With covid-19 showing no signs of slowing down, veterinarians are facing some of the realities of li...
VAN 013- Chris Norkus DVM, DACVECC, DACVAA
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's not officially summer until you treat 3 urethral obstruction cats in a row... and to get you th...
VAN 012- Shanna McAlarnen CVT
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know the secret to having a fulfilling career and getting the most out of your life? I don't ...
VAN 011- Mark Romanoski RVT
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we explore the amazing world of zoo animal anesthesia with Mark Romanoski RVT from Oklahom...
VAN 010 - Dr. Colin McDermott VMD, CertAqVet
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's guest is Dr. Colin McDermott a New Jersey veterinarian currently living the expat dream ...
VAN 009- Dr. Andy Roark
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When people think of "veterinary celebrity", one name often comes to mind... yes it's technician ext...
VAN 008- Dr. David Dycus
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Dycus DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS (Whoa that is a ton of letters!) is here to talk about how we can ...
VAN 007- Heidi Reuss-Lamky CVT, VTS(Anes.)
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Time to check out checklists with Heidi Reuss Lamky a CVT with dual VTS in both Anesthesia and Surge...
VAN 006- David Liss, RVT, VTS(ECC), CVPM
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Yeah surgery and anesthesia are fun but have you ever lived through the thrill of proper patient sta...
VAN 005- Dr. Tammy Grubb
02 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Dr.Tammy Grubb DVM, DACVAA and IVAPM member live from the VMX conference on w...
VAN 004- Karen Roach VTS (ECC)
26 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Karen Roach RVT, VTS (ECC) discusses ways the veterinary technician can utilize diff...
VAN 003- Dr. Bryce Dooley
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Induction Agents: The Good, the Bad, and Propofol! Today's episode we talk with Bryce Dooley DVM, D...
VAN 002- Dr. Cassie Janson
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome Nerds! This week we talk to Dr. Cassie Janson DVM, DACVECC on how treating poly-trauma patie...
VAN 001- Dr. Mike Barletta
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sevoflurane or Isoflurane? Does it matter? In this episode we talk to Dr.Mike Barletta DACVAA from ...
VANScastPREVIEW
08 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is a preview of the upcoming Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds Podcast launching in 2020!