The NERDS speaking schedule
LAVC 2026
Mon May 18- Thu May 21 2026:
STEPHEN NIÑO CITAL MSc, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Res. Anesthesia)
RISE
Sun Nov. 9 - Thu Nov. 13 2025:
STEPHEN NIÑO CITAL, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Res. Anesthesia)
American Association of Lab Animal Science National Meeting 2025
Join AALAS for its 75th Anniversary
Discover the diversity of educational sessions and meetings to bolster your professional development, network with colleagues, and participate in stimulating events.
World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesia & Analgesia 2025
Tue Sept. 16 - Fri Sept. 19 2025:
STEPHEN NIÑO CITAL RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Res. Anesthesia)
TASHA MCNERNEY CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
DARCI PALMER LVT, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
IVECCS 2025
Thu Sep. 4 - Mon Sep. 8 2025:
STEPHEN NIÑO CITAL, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Res. Anesthesia)
TASHA MCNERNEY CVT, CVPP, VTS (Anesthesia & Analgesia)
Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds Symposium 2025
The Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds Symposium is back and on the East Coast! Earn up to 18 hours of RACE-approved CE while on the waterfront of Norfolk, Virginia, a distinctive and underrated city with a vibrant downtown, a thriving arts district, and a burgeoning independent food scene. It’s also home to the world’s largest naval base, making it a fascinating blend of maritime history and modern culture!
Atlantic Provinces Veterinary Conference
Fri Apr. 25 - Sun Apr. 27 2025:
STEPHEN NIÑO CITAL, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Res. Anesthesia)
Mindray Animal Medical Global Partner Summit
Mon Mar. 10 - Fri Mar. 14 2025:
STEPHEN NIÑO CITAL, RVT, SRA, RLAT, CVPP, VTS-LAM (Res. Anesthesia)
Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds Symposium 2024
Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds Symposium 2024! w/ Tasha McNerney, Stephen Cital, Darci Palmer, Kristen Messenger, & Michele Barletta. San Diego, CA. Fri Apr. 12 - Sun Apr 14.
Vet Vacation CE Montreal
Stephen Niño Cital @ Vet Vacation CE, Montreal, QC Canada. Wed Sept 20 - Sat Sept 23.
Directions in Veterinary Medicine
Tasha McNernery @ Directions in Veterinary Medicine. Miami, FL. Fri May 19 - Sat May 20.
IVAPM Pain Management Forum 2023
Tasha McNerney & Darci Palmer @ IVAPM Pain Management Forum 2023. Atlanta, GA. Mon. Apr 3. 8:00am - 12:10pm
The House Call & Mobile Vet Virtual Conference
Stephen Niño Cital @ The House Call & Virtual Vet Mobile Conference. virtual. Sat. Feb 18. 10:00am - 11:00am PT
AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference 2023
Tasha McNerney @ AVMA Veterinary Leadership Conference 2023. Chicago, IL. Sat. Jan 7 3:30pm - 5pm
Fetch DVM360
The Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds at Fetch DVM360
San Diego, CA. Dec 2 - 4, 2022.
North Dakota Veterinary Technician Conference
8:30-9:20 ....... Tasha McNerney - Anesthesia & Analgesia Case Studies Sponsored by Zoetis 9:30-10:20...... Tasha McNerney - Anesthesia for the Dentistry Patient Sponsored by Zoetis
Canadian Virtual Veterinary Symposium
Friday Sept. 30 (virtual):
[ 5:00 - 6:00 pm ] Stephen Cital - Small animal anesthesia: Doing things right. (Part 1).
Saturday Oct. 1 (virtual):
[ 12:30 - 1:30 ] Tasha McNerney - The veterinary technician’s guide to pain scoring and recognition.
[ 3:30 - 4:30 pm ] Stephen Cital - Small animal anesthesia: Doing things right. (Part 2)
Penn Conference
Thursday (virtual):
[ 1:00 - 1:50pm ] Tasha McNerney - Local Blocks You Need Now.
[ 2:00 - 2:50pm ] Stephen Cital - Animal Boredom, Emotion and Pain: Making a little sense of the science for our patients.