Join our mission to advance the safe administration of anesthesia and analgesia for all animals.

Name: North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS)
Address: US

NAVAS fosters and encourages education, research, and scientific progress in anesthesia and analgesia and supports the activities of all animal caregivers engaged in the provision of veterinary anesthesia and analgesia.

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Podcast Episodes

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Dr. Erik Hofmeister on Discussing Anesthetic Risk with Clients

In this episode of the North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (NAVAS) Podcast, host Dr. Bonnie Gatson is joined by returning guest and communication pro Dr. Erik Hofmeister to explore the do’s, don’ts, and definitely-don’t-say-thats of discussing anesthetic risk with clients. From setting expectations to managing risk-averse pet parents, and navigating the emotional terrain of adverse events, we’re covering it all—with plenty of practical tips along the way.

Introducing the NAVAS VetACT Mobile App

Veterinary Anesthesia Crisis Tool

A mobile app for veterinarians to reference during critical events, helping to reduce cognitive load during high-stress veterinary anesthesia procedures:

71% Reduction in Missed Steps

Cognitive aids significantly improve the completion of necessary steps, compared to relying on memory

Critical events checklists

Recognition over recall - supports a shared mental model amongst team members

Rapid Dx, Tx, and drug dosing

Critical events and high-stress emergencies limit human performance in communication, teamwork, and memory recall

Fireside Chats

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Sedation at acupoint GV20: Is it really worth the hype?

Join us for a conversation with a board-certified anesthesiologists, a VTS Anesthesia & Analgesia and a Certified Acupuncturist, who will answer your questions about it!