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Vet Candy Radio

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Vet Candy delivers world class content, with engaging voices and inspirational messages curated by a network of top influencers and experts.

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Is there a cure for anxiety in dogs?

April 19, 2022 21:56 - 58 minutes - 67.1 MB

Behavioral issues are the #1 reason why dogs end up in shelters. According to the ASPCA approximately 3.1 million dogs are surrendered or placed in U.S. animal shelters every year. Even more worrisome? Thousands never get adopted.  But there is good news! We  can quite literally save the life of a dog with proper training and care. We simply must learn to listen to our dogs, communicate effectively, correct bad behaviors, and respond appropriately. With a little love and lots of patience, ...

Dr. Virginia Kiefer Corrigan is shaking things up!

April 18, 2022 18:19 - 38 minutes - 43.7 MB

If you told Virginia Kiefer Corrigan two years ago that she would walk away from a job teaching vet med at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine to start up a new veterinary technician program, I am sure she would have laughed. But, things during the last few years have changed for this mom of three under five, she's heading up a new program at Appalachian State University and she's on a mission to make learning fun! Check out the latest Vet Candy IRL podcast with host Shannon G...

How do you tame a kelpie?

April 06, 2022 16:26 - 30 minutes - 35.3 MB

On this episode of Obsessed with the Palmers, we learn about the mysterious kelpie- which is a mythical shape-shifting spirit inhibiting the lochs in Scottish folklore.  It is usually described as a beautiful horse like creature but it also is able to shape shift into beautiful women- although the human form still have horse hooves.  Join us as we investigate this mysterious devil animal and try to discover the truth behind this myth. We love you for listening!   Follow Caitlin Palmer @de...

Talking about dream jobs with Olympic veterinarian, Dr. Lisa Borzynski

April 05, 2022 01:30 - 52 minutes - 59.5 MB

Many of us have grown up loving horses, but only a few of us make it to become an equine veterinary specialist.  On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, host Shannon Gregoire meets the Olympic team's veterinarians, Dr. Lisa Borzynski, who makes sure the four legged members of the Olympic team are kept safe and healthy.   Wisconsin native, Dr. Lisa tells us all about her journey that has led up to this Olympic reality.  After 25 years of working at shows, nearly 2 years of planning, 6 Covid tests i...

Vet Candy Magazine, April 2022 featuring Aziza Glass

April 01, 2022 17:36 - 56 minutes - 64.1 MB

Welcome listeners!  We are delighted to share some stories with you this month, including one about our cover star, Aziza Glass.    She is the founder of Personal Touch Veterinary Clinic, a mobile practice in Houston, Texas, incorporates eastern medicine, like acupuncture and Chinese herbal formulas, with traditional western medicine.  Her story is amazing and I hope it inspires you to find your purpose.   Speaking of mobile clinics, did you know that they are becoming the hottest trend in...

How to live a happier life with Dr. Stacey Cordivano

March 28, 2022 23:40 - 40 minutes - 46.6 MB

This week, the third veterinary wellbeing study, which was taken during the height of the pandemic, was rolled out with some very sad news.  Ninety-two percent of respondents rated increased stress as one of their top mental health challenges, 88% cited student debt and concerns about the risk of suicide as leading stressors for veterinarians. It is no surprise that the pandemic impacted many veterinarians and clinic staff, including veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, practice ma...

Talking about making time for a family with Dr. Tara Harrison

March 22, 2022 01:02 - 35 minutes - 40.9 MB

For female veterinarians who want to specialize in zoological work, a new study on family work and income for diplomates of the American College of Zoological Medicine (ACZM) holds both good and bad news with a recent study that was published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.. While women in the field don’t seem to suffer from a gender pay gap, many feel that they must give up on having children in order to succeed. On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, host, Shannon Gr...

Are there Karens down under?

March 15, 2022 00:05 - 53 minutes - 61.2 MB

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, we meet the lovely Aussie vet twins, Dr. Audry and Dr. Alison Shen.  These two ladies have some great stories to tell about their adventures running their mobile practices in Australia.  We learn about their exciting lives, including staring in Bondi Vet- reality show, creating a camp for future vets, and saving wildlife at a medical clinic they founded after the devastating wildfires in 2020.   Wait, did I tell you that they also designed a line of...

Vet Candy Magazine, March 2022

March 08, 2022 14:37 - 1 hour - 91.6 MB

Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.  International Women’s Day is March 8th and the goal is to raise awareness against bias and take action for equality.  That’s something that we need a lot of in our profession.  In 2017, for the first time in history, women finally became the majority in the veterinary field. Today, the AVMA says that 2/3 of ...

Dr. Angela Hoffman is fearless, fierce, and funny

March 08, 2022 02:40 - 48 minutes - 55.8 MB

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, we meet the amazing Dr. Angela Hoffman.  Not too many stay-at-home mothers make the transition from caring for four children 24/7 to veterinarian, but Dr. Angela Hoffmann has proven absolutely anything is possible in the world of vet medicine. At 42 years old and a single mother to four, the agonizing decision on what to do for the future of her family was one of the biggest career choices she made in her life—but she did it. Feeling positively anc...

Talking Derm with Dr. Joya Griffin

March 01, 2022 09:10 - 53 minutes - 60.9 MB

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, host Shannon Gregoire chats with veterinary dermatologist and star of Nat Geo Wild's Pop the Vet, Dr. Joya Griffin.  Dr. Joy talks about growing up as a pet lover and her journey to speciality clinic ownership.    POP GOES THE VET WITH DR. JOYA, complete with a special serving of pus, gunk and goo. Dermatologist Dr. Joya Griffin sees it all—from impacted earwax to oozing cysts to massive hair loss, there’s no case too mysterious or bizarre for this Kentuck...

Jade Velasquez is obsessed with Stephen King

February 28, 2022 15:57 - 52 minutes - 60.6 MB

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions we meet the incredible Jade Velasquez. Jade is unquestionably one of the most outspoken veterinary professionals in the world.  And with good reason, as a veterinary technician, practice manager, and creator of Veterinary Support Staff Unleashed Facebook group, she’s distinguished herself as one of the most interesting personalities of our field.  We learn more about this cool mom and find out why she’s a little obsessed with Stephen King.   Jade ...

Maggie Rose wants to save the lives of the silent sufferers

February 22, 2022 04:20 - 43 minutes - 49.8 MB

In this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet Maggie Rose, the Founder & CEO of The Inspired Company and a Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee.  After coping with the death of a close friend to suicide, Maggie Rose had a shift in studies to psychology and began sculpting her passion for suicide prevention in the form of mental health awareness and education.  This led her to create an app that makes mental health counseling accessible to all. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter at http...

Love story with Clay!

February 17, 2022 21:53 - 56 minutes - 64.4 MB

Meet the man behind the Desk Wench, Clay Palmer!  On this episode of Desk Wench Confession, it is all about L O V E!  We meet host Caitlin Palmer's love, Clay Palmer, who happens to work at a pet crematory.   They talk about life, love, and things you didn't know about cremation.    Follow Caitlin Palmer @deskwench   ▷ LET’S BECOME FRIENDS!!  🔥Subscribe to our channel : https://tinyurl.com/zctkzy8  🔥Join the Vet Candy Circle at https://www.myvetcandy.com​/circle 🔥Follow us on Facebook a...

Emily Blake helps me get over my ornithophobia

January 31, 2022 15:24 - 56 minutes - 64.5 MB

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions with Caitlin Palmer, we meet veterinary student and bird lover, Emily Blake, who shares stories about cool raptors and other birds of prey.  Emily, a fourth year at the University of Ontario veterinary college also chats about life, love, and her plans for the future.    Follow Caitlin @thedeskwench on social media Follow Emily @future_dr_emily_blake/ 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel tiny.cc/px9bnz Sign up for our free weekly newsletter at htt...

Talking about journeys with Dr Bronwyn Fullagar

January 30, 2022 05:07 - 41 minutes - 47.4 MB

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, host Shannon Gregoire meets Dr. Bronwyn Fullagar, an Aussie veterinary surgeon who now calls Oregon her home.  We learn about her journey in vet med and why she makes her happiness a priority.      ▷ LET’S BECOME FRIENDS!! 🔥Subscribe to our Youtube channel tiny.cc/px9bnz 🔥Join the Vet Candy Circle at https://www.myvetcandy.com​/circle 🔥Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/myvetcandy​ 🔥Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/...

Talking fashion and family with Drs. Shen

January 25, 2022 02:31 - 50 minutes - 57.3 MB

In this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon Gregoire  introduces you to Bondi Vet show's twin veterinarians, Dr. Alison Shenand Dr. Audrey Shen who have teamed up with fashion expert and entrepreneur Rebecca Lau Marsh to create 21Scrubs - a company that offers a range of stylish and fashion-savvy scrubs that are practical, flattering, comfortable, and durable. The twins talk about life, love, and how they came together when the world was falling apart to help save kangaroos, wombats, and other...

Vet Candy Magazine, January 2022

January 21, 2022 01:36 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

We are all familiar with New Year resolutions. We vow to lose weight, or get a new raise at work. However, sometimes we are so busy chasing these smaller goals we fail to look at the big picture. Life goals are the big goals in life. The goals that define who we want to be as people, and what we want out of our lives. In this issue, we are introducing you to Dr. Kathryn Slaughter-Mehfound, someone who has been checking off the boxes of many of her life goals, including getting married, comp...

21 questions with Dr. Christine Royal

January 05, 2022 03:19 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MB

When veterinary professionals are asked about a leader in the veterinary industry that they admire, Dr. Christine Royal's name usually pops up.  For more than a decade, Dr. Christine has been one of the most powerful women in the veterinary profession, most recently being promoted to the Associate Vice President, U.S. Companion Animal and Equine business unit at Merck Animal Health.   On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon Gregoire plays 21 questions with Dr. Christine Royal to find out ...

Dr. Courtney Campbell’s guide to a great 2022

January 03, 2022 01:01 - 42 minutes - 48.2 MB

Most of us are familiar with goal setting. We vow to lose weight or get a new raise at work. Many times, however, we are so busy chasing these smaller goals that we fail to look at the big picture. Life goals are the big goals in life. The goals that define who we want to be as people and what we want out of our lives. Having life goals can change who you are as a person. When you know more about what you want out of your life, it helps you make small shifts in what you do each day, so you ...

Kristen Fitzgerald wants you to know it is okay to be yourself

December 28, 2021 22:03 - 38 minutes - 44.5 MB

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet Kristen Fitzgerald, a physician's assistant who mixes holistic care and wellness with traditional care.  Kristen talks about the importance of mental health awareness and understanding that it is okay to be yourself.

Dr. Kathryn Mehfoud talks horses, babies, and finding the love of her life

December 27, 2021 06:57 - 28 minutes - 33.1 MB

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, we meet Dr. Kathryn Mehfound, one of only a few equine surgeons on the planet.  In just the last year, Dr. Kathryn has completed her residency, had a baby, and started a new life in Kentucky with the love of her life.   Dr. Kathryn always knew she wanted to be a horse vet, but that doesn't mean that was her biggest accomplishment in her life. In this episode, answers are most burning questions and you will be shocked by some of the answers.     Follow @d...

Celebrating sobriety with Kimberly Parham

December 20, 2021 17:58 - 41 minutes - 47.4 MB

Getting sober can be the best thing you can ever do for you life. Besides being healthier, there are many other benefits sobriety can bring. On this episode of Living Well, we meet Kimberly Parham, a mother of two who is celebrating three years of sobriety.  Kimberly tells her story in hopes it can inspire others to become sober and overcome the stigma of alcoholism.    ▷ LET’S BECOME FRIENDS!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 🔥Subscribe to our YouTube channel tiny.cc/px9bnz 🔥Join the Vet Candy Circle at https://...

Crying, laughing, and singing with actress Reagan Pasternak

December 20, 2021 15:40 - 51 minutes - 58.6 MB

Get Petzey for FREE today ▸ https://petzey.app.link/petcandy Petzey gives you instant access to veterinary professionals 24/7 with one click. Thanks to Petzey for sponsoring! On this episode we meet the phenomenal Reagan Pasternak, you may recognize her from HBO's Sharp Objects, where she played a grown up version of a mean girl.  But, what you may not know is that Reagan is the complete opposite of that character, she's kind, sweet, and a passionate animal lover.   Reagan started writing...

Holiday singalong with Dr. McExtra

December 20, 2021 07:34 - 34 minutes - 39.8 MB

Ready to celebrate the holidays? We have the official soundtrack to this wonderful time of the year.  On this episode, Caitlin has a special guest, Dr. McExtra (also known as Dr. Alan Smith), for our holiday sing-along.  They cover all the favorites, including "Grandma got ran over by a raindeer" which was written by a veterinarian!  Caitlin also does a special tribute to Dolly Parton with her new song, 'A dry cat food Christmas.'  We also meet Dr. Mark Lee, who just released his first child...

Dr. Jeff talks scary ears and stinky skin

December 20, 2021 06:40 - 48 minutes - 55 MB

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, Caitlin meets Dr. Jeff Tinsley, a veterinary dermatologist from the Animal Dermatology Clinic of Louisville, Kentucky.  Dr. Jeff talks about some  scary ears, stinky skin, and dealing with Karens and Chads along the way.   Dr. Jeff Tinsley is originally from Atlanta, GA. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biological Science from the University of Georgia and his degree in veterinary medicine from Tuskegee University. Following veterinar...

Lucy Taylor wants you to have a very happy holiday

December 15, 2021 05:34 - 46 minutes - 53.3 MB

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet the incredible Lucy Taylor, who's also known as the Traveling Vet Nurse.  You can find her almost any place on the planet, including her annual stint in Lapland during the New Year.   Lucy tells us all about her amazing life traveling the world and saving animals plus she shares some of her favorite holiday songs.     📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel tiny.cc/px9bnz Stay up to date with everything vet med at https://www.myvetcandy...

Holiday sing-a-long with Dr. McExtra

December 14, 2021 16:58 - 35 minutes - 40.3 MB

Get Petzey for FREE today ▸ https://petzey.app.link/petcandy Petzey gives you instant access to veterinary professionals 24/7 with one click. Thanks to Petzey for sponsoring!  Ready to celebrate the holidays? We have the official soundtrack to this wonderful time of the year.  On this episode, Caitlin has a special guest, Dr. McExtra (also known as Dr. Alan Smith), for our holiday sing-along.  They cover all the favorites, including "Grandma got ran over by a raindeer" which was written by ...

Mindfulness on Vet Candy Life

December 13, 2021 04:41 - 41 minutes - 47.1 MB

With so many health benefits, it is no surprise that the number of people focusing on mindfulness is skyrocketing. Even meditation is becoming a trendy, mainstream activity with millions practicing some form of meditation each day. On this episode of Vet Candy Life, Dr. Quincy Hawley and Renee Machel talk all about mindfulness, from meditating, to eating with intention, we have you covered.   Special guest, Dr. Becky Lossing stops by to give three tips for bringing mindfulness into your w...

Holiday special with Living Well

December 13, 2021 04:01 - 51 minutes - 58.6 MB

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I hope you are humming that song now because my brain can’t help but fill in “with kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer!”  On a serious note, I do believe it is the most wonderful time of the year but sometimes I find myself struggling to go along with the rest of this song and be of good cheer. Instead of slowing down and enjoying the magic that comes with the season, I find myself going at a pace that isn’t sustainable. Th...

Pet Candy Magazine, December 2021

December 07, 2021 23:18 - 38 minutes - 44.4 MB

Welcome to the world of Pet Candy For pet lovers, one of the greatest fears is losing our beloved companion.  Grieving is very personal and different for each person and there is no right or wrong way to grieve.  Experts do agree that it does help when we talk about our feelings and share our story with others.  The actress that graces out cover this month, Reagan J. Pasternak, has a beautiful story to tell and we are delighted to share it with you.  After losing her dog, Griffin, Reagan b...

Tom Seeko and CJ Burnett give us smart money tips for the holidays

December 07, 2021 17:22 - 52 minutes - 59.5 MB

The holidays are a wonderful time of the year. While many of us will use the time to reconnect with family and friends, some of us are just looking forward to having time to relax from the normal day to day grind.  Holidays are also a time when we like to spend money.  In fact, according to Deloitte, the average American household is expected to spend about $1463 dollars on holiday gifts, goodies and travel this year.1  Depending on your viewpoints on money, thinking of spending that much ...

Dr. Dean‘s craziest days

December 07, 2021 03:08 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, we meet Dr. Dean, who was the Desk Wench's first vet boss!!  They talk about crazy customers, strange situations - including dealing with an embalmed basenji, and more!   Follow the Desk Wench on TikTok 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel tiny.cc/px9bnz  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter at https://www.myvetcandy.com/circle Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/myvetcandy Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/myvet...

Legend Thurman has the coolest name!

December 03, 2021 07:42 - 51 minutes - 59.3 MB

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, we meet the one and only Legend Thurman, International #1 Best Selling Author who is a current veterinary student at the Royal Veterinary College. We talk about life, living abroad, and finding your passion. Buy Legend's book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09C6SL6TP/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Check out the Desk Wench on TikTok @deskwench Check out the Desk Wench on Instagram @thedeskwench Sign up for our free weekly newsletter at https:...

Caitlin Lewis wants you to evolve your passion!

November 30, 2021 03:02 - 43 minutes - 50.2 MB

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet Oklahoma veterinary technician and founder of Evolve Veterinary Consulting, Caitlin Lewis.  Caitlin talks about #vettechproblems like burn out and stagnant careers and how vet teams can work together through growth and support.   📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel tiny.cc/px9bnz Sign up for our free weekly newsletter at https://www.myvetcandy.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/myvetcandy Follow us on Instagram ...

Case of the Scary Ear

November 23, 2021 21:59 - 37 minutes - 43.4 MB

On this episode of Vet Candy Rounds with the Hawley's, we learn about the Case of the Scary Ear.  Special guest, veterinary dermatology resident, Dr. Jeff TInsley, tells us about one of the craziest cases of otitis external he's ever seen - a bull dog with atopy and a chronic ear disease that is not to be stopped. This program is brought to you by Merck Animal Health. Can you solve the mystery of the Case of the Scary Ear?   Got questions? Email us at [email protected] 📺Subscribe to ...

Talking dance moves with Dr. Michelle Moyal

November 16, 2021 21:09 - 39 minutes - 45.1 MB

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon Gregoire meets the amazing Dr. Michelle Moyal, the Chief of the Primary Care Surgery Service at  Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Moyal is known by her students as someone who makes learning fun. She shows new students how to stay calm and evaluate situations during surgery, helping them to avoid mistakes through giving themselves time to review a situation.  Sometimes that may necessitate some dance moves in the surgery ward...

Dr. Mc Extra talks Karens, Chads, and his craziest day ever!

November 16, 2021 17:59 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

On this episode, Dr. Mc Extra (Dr. Alan Smith) comes on the show to talk about Karens and Chads.  Dr. Mc Extra not only was a high school classmate of the Desk Wench, he's also her boss at the Animal Health Clinic in Picayune.  We get all the hot gossip and learn how to deal with crazy Karens and Chads.  📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel tiny.cc/px9bnz Follow the Desk Wench on TikTok Sign up for our free weekly newsletter at https://www.myvetcandy.com/circle Follow us on Facebook at htt...

Desk Wench talks with Dr. Dean

November 09, 2021 07:15 - 1 hour - 70.7 MB

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, we meet Dr. Dean, who was the Desk Wench's first vet boss!!  They talk about crazy customers, strange situations, and more!   Follow the Desk Wench on TikTok 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel tiny.cc/px9bnz Sign up for our free weekly newsletter at https://www.myvetcandy.com/circle Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/myvetcandy Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/myvetcandy Get our merch!! 100% proceeds go to ch...

Case of the Leaky Bulldog

November 01, 2021 04:23 - 50 minutes - 58.1 MB

On this episode of Vet Candy Rounds with the Hawleys, Dr. Tierra and Dr. Quincy Hawley discuss a case involving a female spayed bulldog who has been treated for chronic cystitis.  They are joined by special guest, Dr. Heather Kvitko-White, a board certified veterinary internist who helps them solve the mystery!   This program is brought to you by Merck Animal Health and is RACE and NYS approved for veterinary continuing education. Continuing Education information below: This program is a...

María José C. Navarrete Talloni talks scary stuff

October 31, 2021 12:10 - 55 minutes - 63.2 MB

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, we introduce you to María José C. Navarrete Talloni, an anatomic pathologist from Ross University College of Veterinary Medicine. Although everyone has a creepy story or two, pathologists do seem to have strange stories that are beyond graphic. Dr. María José also gives us her opinion on animal urban legends like the Chupacabra and the Jersey Devil, and why she likes to examine brains.    📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel tiny.cc/px9bnz Stay up ...

Vet Candy Magazine: The Fashion Issue

October 25, 2021 01:04 - 56 minutes - 65.1 MB

Not very long ago, fashion in the medical world was non-existent. Scrubs were boxy, ill-fitting, and mostly came in unflattering shades of bile green. Fortunately, with the passage of time, medical fashion has evolved. Now we have choices that include fashionable, trendy scrubs with flattering fits and a rainbow assortment of available colors.  We all deserve to look and feel good at work. Fashion is a way we can express our personalities. Without it, we would be indistinguishable from our c...

Talking about secrets to success with Dr. Becky Lossing

October 19, 2021 02:16 - 51 minutes - 58.6 MB

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon Gregoire and Tatiana Rogers meet the Marie Condo of vet med, Dr. Becky Lossing who chats about ways to make our crazy veterinary lives more organized.  Dr. Becky, the founder of Mini Mammoth, talks about her lifelong passion for decluttering her life.    Founded and led by veterinary professionals, Vet Candy is a company dedicated to making the veterinary world a better place by accelerate a culture shift within the profession that supports inclusi...

Christine McNabb wants you to know you aren‘t alone

October 12, 2021 19:34 - 44 minutes - 50.8 MB

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica we meet Christine McNabb, the founder of This Mama Wines, a  community of diverse moms she created to share and discuss the good and not so good experiences of motherhood. Christine, a mother of four children,  started This Momma Wines after she was diagnosed with postpartum depression and anxiety. Christine was fortunate enough to get the help she needed, and she created her site so she could help other moms that were feeling the same way.  ...

Dr. Ivan Zak wants to boost your well-being

October 11, 2021 23:01 - 49 minutes - 57 MB

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, our guest is Dr. Ivan Zak, who's on a mission to help the veterinary profession boost their well-being.   Want to participate in Dr. Ivan's well-being survey?  Check this out: https://www.myvetcandy.com/careerblog/2021/8/28/want-to-participate-in-a-work-life-balance-study-here-is-your-chance   Vet Candy delivers world class content, with engaging voices and inspirational messages curated by a network of top influencers and experts. Made fo...

Desk Wench confidential with Alyssa Mages

September 30, 2021 20:59 - 41 minutes - 47.6 MB

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, Caitlin meets the amazing Alyssa Mages who shares some really funny stories about life working in a veterinary clinic.  Highlights include bucket plunges and maggot induced fainting episodes.  Listen for a very gross but fun time!   Do you have some fun stories to share with us?  Email us at [email protected] and tell us about it!   Sign up for our free weekly newsletter at https://www.myvetcandy.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.fac...

Veterinary toxicology by Dr. Carey Hemmelgarn

September 28, 2021 07:26 - 1 hour - 111 MB

Veterinary Toxicology focuses on small animal clinical toxicology including the key principles, concepts, mechanisms of actions of common poisonings in dogs and cats. This is a comprehensive review of the essential components of toxicology and offers the most up-to-date, revealing, and in-depth look at poisons.   General Principles of Toxicology Decontamination Poisonous plants Rodenticides Antifreeze and other chemicals Insecticides Human medications

Caitlin Palmer wants to make you smile!

September 21, 2021 21:43 - 39 minutes - 44.8 MB

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, our special guest it Caitlin Palmer, also known as the Desk Wench on TikTok.  You may recognize her from her TikTok channel where she, as the Desk Wench, deals with "Karen" Stevens.  Caitlin talks about life, love, and how laughter is truly the best medicine. 

Vet Candy Magazine: Surgery

September 16, 2021 04:39 - 45 minutes - 52.4 MB

In this issue, we are talking all about surgery and we are introducing you to New York surgeon, Dr. Philippa Pavia.  Dr. Philippa doesn’t believe careers are static, and that turned out to be a good thing when she decided to change things up from an English Literature degree to Veterinary medicine. At first, she worried that she might not do well in school or be accepted due to the fact that she was coming from a non-traditional background. Fortunately, it worked out. Not only did she fall ...

Vet Candy Magazine special edition:Diabetes

September 15, 2021 17:27 - 54 minutes - 62.4 MB

Has anyone ever told you that you weren’t good enough?  I asked a former colleague this question many years ago and she told me that her guidance counselor in high school suggested that she should forget about college and go to vocational school instead.  Thank goodness she didn’t take his advice.  Not only did she go to college and vet school, she completed a PhD in pathology and later became board certified in another specialty.  My colleague had gumption! One of the traits that I admire ...