Speakers

Dr. Nathaniel KapaldoNathaniel Kapaldo, DVM, MPH, DACVAA

        • Dr. Kapaldo is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Kansas State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (KSU-CVM). He is from Northern Virginia, earned his B.S. in Biology at Slippery Rock University (PA), his DVM from KSU-CVM, completed a one-year rotating internship at the Animal Medical Center (NYC, NY), before completing his residency in Anesthesia and Analgesia at KSU-CVM.

Jeff VolzJeff Volz, Veterinary Nurse, Small Animal ICU

        • Jeffrey is a Kansas native who graduated from Independence Community College in 2014 with an associate degree in veterinary technology, as well as a bachelor's degree in animal science from Kansas State University. Jeffrey currently holds the position of Registered Veterinary Technician in the small animal intensive care unit and is also a RECOVER Certified BLS & ALS Instructor. His areas of interest encompass small animal emergency and critical care, anesthesia, and pain management.

Cassidy GoeringCassidy Goering, Veterinary Nurse, Anesthesia

        • Cassidy graduated from Colby Community College Veterinary Technician Program in 2016. She then completed a year-long internship at Kansas State University in the Veterinary Health Center. During this rotation she found a passion for anesthesia and being an Anesthesia Nurse. She has been full time at the Veterinary Health Center in the Anesthesia Department since 2017.

 

Cassidy GoeringMorgan Lease, Veterinary Nurse, Anesthesia

        • Morgan graduated from Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture with her degree in Associates of Applied Science- Veterinary Technology. Upon graduating and passing her VTNE, Morgan worked in a rural mixed animal practice for 3 years. Morgan has always had an interest in anesthesia and joined the anesthesia department at KSU-VHC as a veterinary nurse in January of 2022.