Tasha is a Certified Veterinary Technician from Pennsylvania where she works as an educational consultant and relief anesthesia technician. Tasha is the founder of the Veterinary Anesthesia Nerds, a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner and a board member of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) to educate the public about animal pain awareness. In fact, Tasha was the thought leader behind the now-celebrated “Animal Pain Awareness Month” within the veterinary industry. Tasha became a veterinary technician specialist (VTS) in anesthesia in 2015. Tasha has authored numerous articles and textbook chapters on anesthesia and analgesia topics for veterinary professionals and pet parents.