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Robert Sawicki BVSc

Professional Clinician

School of Veterinary Science

Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: ext 83075
    Location: 2.19, New Veterinary Sciences Building
    Campus: Turitea

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science - Massey University (2011)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Veterinarian, Veterinary Council of New Zealand

Research Expertise

Research Interests

Currently completing PhD looking at the efficacy of bupivacaine in canine castrations and the efficacy of transdermal buprenorphine patches for orthopaedic surgical procedures.

Thematics

21st Century Citizenship

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Agricultural And Veterinary Sciences (070000): Veterinary Pharmacology (070710): Veterinary Sciences (070700): Veterinary Surgery (070711)

Keywords

Buprenorphine

Bupivicaine

EEG

Surgery

TTA

Research Outputs

Journal

Gates, MC., Palleson-Putt, P., & Sawicki, RK. (2021). Veterinary technology graduates' perceptions of their education and subsequent employment experiences. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 69(2), 93-103 Retrieved from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00480169.2020.1837689
[Journal article]Authored by: Gates, M., Sawicki, R.
Gates, MC., Palleson-Putt, P., & Sawicki, RK. (2021). Veterinary technology graduates’ perceptions of their education and subsequent employment experiences. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 69(2), 93-103
[Journal article]Authored by: Gates, M., Palleson, P., Sawicki, R.
Carolyn Gates, M., Littlewood, KE., Kongara, K., Odom, TF., & Sawicki, RK. (2020). Experience of practicing veterinarians with supervising final-year students and new graduates in performing desexing surgeries. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. 47(4), 465-474
[Journal article]Authored by: Gates, M., Littlewood, K., Odom, T., Sawicki, R.
Gates, MC., Littlewood, KE., Kongara, K., Odom, TF., & Sawicki, RK. (2020). Cross-sectional survey of anaesthesia and analgesia protocols used to perform routine canine and feline ovariohysterectomies. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia. 47(1), 38-46
[Journal article]Authored by: Gates, M., Littlewood, K., Odom, T., Sawicki, R.
Gates, MC., Littlewood, KE., Kongara, K., Odom, TF., & Sawicki, RK. (2020). Cross-sectional survey of surgical techniques used to perform dog and cat spays in New Zealand veterinary practice. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 68(1), 46-53
[Journal article]Authored by: Gates, M., Littlewood, K., Odom, T., Sawicki, R.
Carolyn Gates, M., Littlewood, KE., Kongara, K., Odom, TF., & Sawicki, RK. (2020). Guidelines for implementing a low-costvolunteer desexing skillstraining program forveterinary andveterinary technology students. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education. 47(1), 27-38
[Journal article]Authored by: Gates, M., Littlewood, K., Odom, T., Sawicki, R.
Gates, C., Littlewood, K., Kongara, K., Odom, T., & Sawicki, R. (2018). There are many ways to spay a cat. Vet Script. 31(10), 24-26 Retrieved from http://www.sciquest.org.nz/node/150229
[Journal article]Authored by: Littlewood, K., Odom, T., Sawicki, R.
Gates, MC., Odom, TF., & Sawicki, RK. (2018). Experience and confidence of final year veterinary students in performing desexing surgeries. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 66(4), 210-215
[Journal article]Authored by: Gates, M., Odom, T., Sawicki, R.
Sawicki, RK., Kongara, K., Giesig, M., Dukkipati, VSR., & Johnson, C. (2017). Effects of Bupivacaine and Morphine on the Electroencephalogram and Postoperative Pain in Castrated Dogs. PLoS ONE.
[Journal article]Authored by: Johnson, C., Sawicki, R.

Conference

Gates, M., Littlewood, K., Kongara, K., Sawicki, R., & Odom, T. (2018). How many ways to spay? Improving student confidence and competence in performing desexing surgeries at the time of graduation. Poster session presented at the meeting of ISVEE 15. Chiang Mai, Thailand
[Conference Poster]Authored by: Gates, M., Littlewood, K., Odom, T., Sawicki, R.
Sawicki, R., Kongara, K., Dukkipati, VSR., & Johnson, CB. (2017, July). Comparative effects of methadone, buprenorphine and morphine on electroencephalographic responses to castration of cats. Presented at Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia Chapter, Science Week, Scientific Conference. Gold Coast, Australia..
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Dukkipati, V., Johnson, C., Sawicki, R.
Sawicki, R., Kongara, K., Johnson, CB., Dukkipati, VSR., & Gieseg, MIKE. (2015). Effects of bupivacaine and morphine on the electroencephalogram and postoperative pain in castrated dogs. , 12th World Congress of Veterinary Anaesthesiology
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Dukkipati, V., Johnson, C., Sawicki, R.

Other

Sawicki, RK. (2014, December). Local analgesia use in canine castration. In Companion Animal Veterinarians, Patrons' Day. Presented at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand.
[Oral Presentation]Authored by: Sawicki, R.

Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • Polish
    Last used: Ongoing
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

Programme Director and Lecturer in Bachelor of Veterinary Technology.