Kristen Fizzano

Dr. Kristen Fizzano serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, where she conducts clinical instruction and patient care at the Wise Center Animal Health Center in Starkville.

Her academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• Master of Science (MS)
• Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (DACVAA)

Dr. Fizzano's research focuses on veterinary anesthesia protocols for feline patients, particularly examining how anesthetic agents like alfaxalone and butorphanol influence diagnostic ultrasound imaging. Her work aims to optimize anesthetic safety while preserving diagnostic accuracy in abdominal imaging procedures.

Her scholarly output centers on anesthesia-imaging interactions, exemplified by her 2024 presentation at the American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia Annual Meeting. This research bridges clinical anesthesia practice with diagnostic radiology, highlighting critical considerations for veterinary imaging interpretation during sedation.