Dr. Kristi Kobluk
DVM, DACVAA
Board certified specialist in Anesthesia and Analgesia
Dr. Kristi Kobluk is a board-certified veterinary anesthesiologist currently working at The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York. She earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 2018.
After graduating, Dr. Kobluk completed a small animal rotating internship at VCA West Los Angeles Hospital in Los Angeles, California. She then pursued a residency in anesthesiology at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine from 2019 to 2022.
In August 2022, Dr. Kobluk achieved board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (DACVAA). She joined a multi-specialty center in New York as an anesthesiologist in June 2023.
"Mentoring is important as I reflect on my time in vet school, learning anesthesia was a very small part of our curriculum but everyone in clinical practice anesthetizes patients daily."
Throughout her career, Dr. Kobluk has gained diverse experience in veterinary medicine. Her professional journey includes roles such as a veterinarian at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, a student representative for VCA, and various research and teaching positions during her academic years.
Dr. Kobluk's expertise lies in anaesthesia and pain management for animals, and she is part of the Anesthesia & Pain Management department at her current institution.Â
Get to Know Your Mentor
We asked Kristi a few thoughtful (and a few fun!) questions to help you get to know her as both a clinician and a human. From her proudest career moments to the one piece of equipment she can’t live without – this is your backstage pass into what drives her, how she works, and why she’s excited to mentor other vets.
What aspects of anesthesiology do you find most unique and fulfilling?
Why is mentoring such an important part of your work, and how has it shaped your career?
Can you share a pivotal experience that made you feel truly confident as an anesthesiologist?
In no more than three words each, share: your favorite thing about anesthesiology, your least favorite thing, and the biggest misconception in anesthesiology.
Tell us two truths and one lie about your veterinary career.
What’s the one piece of equipment in anesthesiology you couldn’t live without?
How do you define work-life balance, and what does it mean for you personally?
What’s the most memorable case you’ve ever worked on?
What’s been your proudest clinical or academic achievement so far?
Whether it’s prepping a critical patient for surgery or managing a smooth recovery, Kristi brings both precision and heart to every case. As a board-certified specialist with years of clinical experience and a passion for teaching, she’s here to help you build confidence where it matters most – in the anaesthesia room.
Ready to learn from Dr Kristi?
If you want to master anaesthesia with more confidence, fewer mistakes and expert support along the way - this is your next step.
