Catching up with Ken Yagi

"The Assistant, The Vet, The IG Legend"

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

How to Deal with Difficult People with Melissa Supernor

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: mittyvts@gmail.com

Catching up with Ken Yagi

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:catnipandchillpod@gmail.com

Getting to know Walter Brown the Vet Tech "Edutainer"

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

Talking about "Care for the Healer" and Mental Health in the Veterinary Community with Dr. Casara Andre

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.