Tamara Grubb, DVM, PhD, DACVAA, is an adjunct professor of veterinary anesthesia and analgesia at Washington State University. She also serves as an anesthesia/analgesia consultant in small and large animal practices and is a certified acupuncturist. Dr. Grubb is coauthor of Anesthesia & Pain Management for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians and Analgesia and Anesthesia for the Ill or Injured Dog and Cat. Her clinical interest and research focus is pain management, and she is a member of the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management. Dr. Grubb has received the Carl J. Norden Distinguished Teaching Award from students at 2 universities.