About the Author
Dr. Katy Nelson is the Senior Veterinary Relations Manager for Chewy Health where she’s responsible for the management and innovation of Chewy’s Telehealth platform, Connect with a Vet. She has practiced veterinary medicine for over 20 years and spent much of that time working in emergency care and general practice. Dr. Katy served as the host of “The Pet Show with Dr. Katy” on Washington DC’s WJLA ABC 24/7 news channel for 8 years, and as the animal health expert for Washington DC’s All News Radio Station, WTOP News for 10 years. She also worked as the animal health reporter for Washington DC’s ABC affiliate WJLA ABC 7 for 7 years. Dr. Katy serves on the Board of Directors for the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, VA, and Del Ray United Methodist Church in Alexandria, VA.
Dr. Katy earned her veterinary degree in 2001 from the Louisiana State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine. She is a Certified Veterinary Journalist (CVJ), accredited by the American Society of Veterinary Journalists (ASVJ). Through her consulting business, KJN Pet Marketing, she served as a valuable source to reporters around the country for 11 years, and as a marketing consultant for pet-related companies from Fortune 500 corporations to pet/pet parent-targeted start-ups.
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