Catnip and Chill A Veterinary Podcast

This week we sit down with Dr. Greg Echols and talk about his journey from veterinary assistant, to veterinarian, to Instagram fame. He openly shares what inspired him and how he managed his educational goals, work, and creating content for his social media platform. We truly enjoyed his company and had many laughs along the way. We hope you will grab your favorite drink and chill with us for another round of the catnip and chill pod. Guest info: Instagram @Greg Echols Tiktok: Greg Echols Fitness page: short_black_and_awkward

Melissa Supernor is a seasoned veterinary technician with a wealth of knowledge to share. In this weeks episode we dive into the psychology of why people do what they do and how to navigate that. Its easy to vent and complain at times but is that beneifical to us? What does self care truly mean? These are a few of the topics and more we discuss in this weeks episode. I hope you will join us and get ready to catnip and chill. Guest: Melissa Supernor LVT, CVT, VTS SAIM, CFE, CCFP, CVBP, CFVP EdAVT (Educational Advocates for the Veterinary Team. email: [email protected]

Today we sit down with Ken an lustrous Veterinary Technician that has been in the field for over 20 years. Ken has received several awards over the years and has played a vital role in pushing the veterinary field forward. Some of the topics we discuss in this weeks episode dive into the veterinary nurse initiative, utilization, the Recover initiative and more. As always we invite you to grab your favorite cup of joe and get ready to catnip and chill with us! Follow us on instagram: @catnipandchillpod @bigapplelvt @ken_yagi_san email:[email protected]

Today we are getting to know Walter Brown, BS. RVTg, VTS (ECC). He is known to most in the veterinary community for his entertaining educational videos on TikTok and Instagram. He has attending many conferences as a lecturer and a Key Note Speaker. Today he is sharing his experience from humble beginnings into a budding veterinary influencer. So grab you favorite cup of Joe and get ready to catnip and chill with us. @skinnigolive @catnipandchillpod

This week we are sitting down with Dr. Casara Andre and taking about alternative medicine. Through her clinical experience and her organization "care for the Healer," she is finding new ways to heal our patients, our clients, and ourselves. Traditionally we focus on the end of the leash (our patients) and often forget those on the other side (pet parents & ourselves.) During our conversation we talk about a "One Health" approach, seeing our patients as a whole and learning to manage our mental health along the way. As always grab your favorite cup of joe and get ready to catnip and chill with us.

This week we dive into the application of cannabinoid therapy for pets. Kim Corrow joins us to discuss some of the cases she has been involved in and how cannabinoids changed the lives of her patients. Kim is a graduate of Vermont Technical College (2001) and began her work as a veterinary technician in general practice. She then went on to work full time as a medical researcher while working part-time as a emergency and critical care nurse. Her last 10 years have been dedicated to specialty/referal clinic work focusing on oncology. Kim was awarded the title of Vet Tech of the Year in 2019. Although she is a self described nerd, she has always felt her purpose is to be an advocate for her patients and their quality of life.

This week we are sitting down with Rochellie NAVTA's Vet Tech of the Year to talk about life as a veterinary technician in Puerto Rico. We dive into topics such as technician utilization, education and more. So grab your favorite cup of Joe and get ready to catnip and chill with us!

This week we are diving into the world of zoo medicine with Christal Luna, LVT. She is a recent graduate of Mercy College (2021) but has been in zoo medicine since 2018. She began her journey as a volunteer then earned an internship with the Bronx Zoo while attending tech school. Currently, she splits her time between the Animal Medical Center and the Bronx Zoo. During our chat together she shares some insight into the life of a zoo tech, the various animals see has worked with, her experiences and her goals for the future. Grab your favorite cup of joe, a cozy spot and get ready to catnip and chill with us!

This week the catnip and chill pod is talking to Ellen Carozza about everything feline. We discuss the importance of feline medicine, practicing fear free restraint neonatal care and how to become a VTS in feline medicine. Come and join us with your purrfect cup of joe and get ready to catnip and chill. Follow us on instagram: @thecatlvt  @catnipandchillpod @bigapplelvt

This week we are going to dive into the history of veterinary dentistry. When did veterinary dentistry begin? Who were the main players in the game? Believe it or not the horse paved the way for dentistry. Due to the importance of the horse for travel, military work and enterprise oral health quickly became important for maintaining this magnificent beast (and their wallets.) So grab your favorite cup of coffee (or tea), your favorite head set and get ready to catnip and chill through time with me.  references: https://www.quia.com/files/quia/users/medicinehawk/2307-Dentistry/Hx_Vet_Dentistry.pdf https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1641475