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Episodes
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
Wednesday Sep 15, 2021
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 most is gumption. Gumption is what makes you ignore those that say you can’t do something when you know in your heart that you can. Gumption makes us strive harder and push forward when we are faced with challenges.
In this issue we introduce you to another friend of mine who has a lot of gumption, Dr. Lillie Davis. Growing up in poverty, she was often told that she wasn’t good enough. Despite having limited resources, Dr. Lillie’s courage and resolve helped her overcome her circumstances and rise to become the success she is today.
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Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
On this episode of Vet Candy Rounds, Dr. Tierra and Dr. Quincy Hawley talk with Dr. Jessica Larsen, a board-certified small animal internal medicine specialist in Tennessee. Dr. Jessica tells the story of the Case of the Thirsty Kitty.
This program is brought to you by Merck Animal Health.
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Learn more about Dr. Jessica at https://www.vetmoves.com/nashville/larson/
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Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
On this episode of Desk Wench Confidential, we meet Dr. Cade, the Co-Founder and Partner of Skoped Micro- a company that makes a cool microscope adaptor for your phone that makes your histopathology images come to life. He's also a practicing veterinarian and owner of a veterinary clinic in Oklahoma and the coolest dad in the county. Caitlin and Dr. Cade talk about some crazy days and some of the weirdest things Dr. Cade has found on the other end of his microscope.
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
Tuesday Sep 07, 2021
On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon Gregoire and Tatiana Rogers talk with Dr. Cindy Trice about the ups and downs of relief work.
If you are a veterinarian or a veterinary technician, you have career advantages that most other people would envy. Your profession is in high demand, which means you have lots of options when it comes to career choices, including per diem work.
With per diem work (relief work) you can enjoy flexibility that most other jobs could never provide, deciding when, where and how often you work and even working at more than one job or hospital, if you have the time and want to earn extra money.
Dr. Cindy Trice, founder of Relief Rover, an online community for veterinary professionals, is a self-proclaimed adventurer. She’s a practicing relief vet with over a decade of experience traveling the country working in over 50 unique general, emergency, and shelter practices. She finds deep satisfaction in helping other vets take those hard earned breaks.
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Sunday Sep 05, 2021
Whatever you want to call it “work-life balance” or "work life harmony" - it still means that the best life is the balanced life. Work-life balance is an important aspect of a healthy work environment.
Maintaining work-life balance helps reduce stress and helps prevent burnout in the workplace. When balance is missing, we experience stress. Stress is one of the most common health issues in the workplace. It can lead to physical consequences and it can also negatively impact mental health because it’s linked to a higher risk of depression, anxiety and insomnia.
On this episode of Vet Candy Life, Dr. Quincy Hawley and Renee Machel talk about the importance of finding balance in your life. This episode also features MJ, an fitness guru who shows us some easy ways to destress. This show is RACE and NYS approved for veterinary continuing education and is brought to you by VetProCentral. Find your dream job today by visiting vetprocentral.com.
Continuing education information: This program is approved by AAVSB RACE and New York State for veterinary CE credit (20-874408.)
To get your CE credits:
1. Watch the show
2. Click on this link to take a short quiz: https://http://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=7xn6114de033afb1
3. Save your certificate Email hello@myvetcandy.com if you have any questions or concerns.
This program (20-874408) is approved by the AAVSB RACE and the State of New York for a total of 0.50 CE Credits, with a maximum of 0.50 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian. This RACE approval is for the subject matter category of medical using the delivery method of digital/anytime. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements.
Expires August 2, 2023.
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Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
In this issue of Vet Candy Magazine, you meet the amazing Dr. Tomas Infernuso, an Italian veterinary surgeon and owner of several veterinary surgical clinics in New York. He’s on a mission to bring affordable surgical care to the public.
Read the issue here: https://lnkd.in/dmHV54g2
Speaking of surgery, there’s one thing we know for certain about veterinary professionals is that very one of us has a surgery story. Sometimes, it is the first time you held a hemostat in your hands or sutured skin on a live patient instead of a practice pad.
What about you? Do you have a surgery story you would like to share? Tell us your story for a chance to win some great prizes, including $100 gift cards, courtesy of Veterinary Instrumentation
Simply share you story and tag @myvetcandy #surgerystories to enter to win.
Check out myvetcandy.com/rules for rules and regulations.
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Monday Aug 30, 2021
Monday Aug 30, 2021
Burn out is a real, and pervasive problem in the vet industry. People work long hours, often in emotionally charged situations, and often throw a work/life balance out the window. Veterinary technician, Alyssa Borden, knows first hand just how tough this problem can be.
After struggling with the huge burden of hating the job she used to love, Alyssa got the best advice she would ever get in her career—“If you love what you do you’ll never work a day in your life.”
She made the difficult decision to leave the clinic, and to set off on a new adventure instead. This decision lead her to Vetsie, a virtual care clinic that would help her strike a better work life balance. It ended up being a great decision for her. Vetsie allowed her to continue offering care to animals and helping owners in need, without feeling overwhelmed or burned out by her job.
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Tuesday Aug 24, 2021
Taking care of pet health is the heart of every clinic. Good pet care needs to be the foundation of every practice, but if it's the only focus the clinic might not be as successful as it could be. Great health care at the expense of customer service can result in high customer turn over, and at best lackluster reviews.
On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon Gregoire and Tatiana Rogers speak with Dr. Natalie Marks about secrets to happy customers, including ways to make the vaccine visit better.
This program is brought to you by Merck Animal Health, makers of Nobivac Edge vaccines. Choose the best protection for your clients with convenient small dose options that deliver powerful protection for dogs of all sizes. To learn more visit: https://www.merck-animal-health-usa.com/nobivac/nobivac-edge-vaccines
Friday Aug 20, 2021
Friday Aug 20, 2021
In this issue of Vet Candy Magazine, it is all about the eyes! As veterinarians, we often faced with some really horrible eye cases, like that inevitable Shih Tzu with an eye prolapse or that bulldog with the nasty melting corneal ulcer. Years ago, the only option for severe cases was enucleation. Now, with the increasing number of specialists, we have an option to refer these cases to specialists who can likely save the eyes. Thank goodness!
According to AVMA 2018 data, there are 453 board certified veterinary ophthalmologists. Our favorite one is Ohio veterinarian, Dr. DJ Haeussler, who graces our cover this month.
Helping veterinarians save eyes is why Vet Candy partnered up with Dr. DJ and Sentrx Animal Care to create a master course in ophthalmology. This free program is RACE and New York State approved for CE and focuses on reinforcing the essential fundamentals of eye care. Whether you are a recent graduate or want to upgrade your skills, this free course if for you! Check it out at myvetcandy.com/eye
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
Tuesday Aug 17, 2021
When it comes to caring for others, most of us do a very good job. Whether we comfort a child or reassure our coworker, being compassionate to others is easy.
But, one person you probably aren’t taking care of is yourself! That’s why we teamed up with Merck Animal Health to bring you the best of Living Well with Dr. Jessica - a guide to self-care and healthy living.
This digital book is full of great tips and advice from some of the coolest people on the planet. And what’s even better? This book is RACE and New York State approved for veterinary continuing education - see below for details.
Self compassion is critical to getting the most out of life. Check out the best of Living Well with Dr. Jessica and start taking better care of yourself today!
Continuing education information:
For CE credit:
1. Listen to the program
2. Take this quiz: https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=mq660ed298570ec1 Must score > 70% to pass quiz
3. Save your certificate of completion for your records
This program (20-867186) is approved by the AAVSB RACE and the State of New York for a total of 4 CE Credits, with a maximum of 4 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician. This RACE approval is for the subject matter category of non-medical using the delivery method of digital/anytime. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. Expires July 11, 2023.
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
A life-changing internship helped cement Texas A&M grad, Stephanie Young's life mission. She switched from focusing on a medical career, to inventing products meant to make things better and safer for everyone involved- including a medical monitor called Sky Paws.
Shannon Gregoire and special guest host, Tatiana Rogers talk about Stephanie' incredible journey.
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
In this issue, we are talking all about vet school - how to stay healthy, connect with your classmates, and make the next four years a happy time. We are also introducing you to Maya Sullivan, a recent graduate of Tuskegee University who's heading to Ross University Veterinary School in just a few weeks.
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
On this episode of Vet Candy Rounds with the Hawleys, it is a vet school reunion!!! Dr. Tierra and Dr. Quincy are joined by veterinary criticalist, Dr. Anthony Gonzalez. Dr. Anthony, a classmate of Dr. Tierra's, tells us the story of the Case of the Achy Golden-doodle. This program is brought to you by Elanco Animal Health, makers of Ultra Duramune vaccines.
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon Gregoire and Tatiana Rogers meet with Dr. Steve Boyer, one of the co-founders of Vetsie- an all-in-one communication platform that helps virtually connect pet owners with veterinarians. Dr. Steve tells us all about how virtual vet visits are the future of our profession.
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
On this episode, Shannon Gregoire is joined by co-host Tatiana Rogers while they chat with New York Times Best Book author, Carl Safina. They talk about Carl's latest book, Becoming Wild.
Becoming Wild offers a glimpse into cultures among non-human animals through looks at the lives of individuals in different present-day animal societies. By showing how others teach and learn, Safina offers a fresh understanding of what is constantly going on beyond humanity. With reporting from deep in nature, alongside individual creatures in their free-living communities, this book offers a very privileged glimpse behind the curtain of life on Earth, and helps inform the answer to that most urgent of questions: Who are we here with?
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Tuesday Jul 27, 2021
Virtual vet visits are relatively new and have been gaining momentum in the veterinary space since the pandemic started and access to vet care has been challenging.
While virtual visits aren’t a replacement for normal vet visits, they can be super helpful when you have quick questions or want to know if the signs your dog is displaying requires a trip to the ER or can wait for an appointment.
On this episode of Simply Pets with Shannon Gregoire, we meet Alex Chieng, co-founder of Vetsie- an all-in-one communication platform that helps virtually connect pet owners with veterinarians. Alex tells us all about how virtual vet visits are the future of pet care.
Learn more about Vetsie: https://vetsie.com/petparents/
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Thursday Jul 22, 2021
Thursday Jul 22, 2021
In this issue of Vet Candy Magazine, we are focusing on the customer experience. A positive customer experience promotes loyalty, helps you retain customers, and encourages brand advocacy. It is important to provide a remarkable experience and make them want to continue doing business with you — customers are your best resource for growing your brand awareness.
We are also introducing you to a man who’s on a mission to make the customer experience amazing at veterinary clinics. Alexandre Contreras VT, C.C.M.T, Inventor, knows first hand that one of the worst veterinary experiences that can happen to a pet is having a nail cut too short and bleed during a nail trim. Not only is the pet upset, the pet owner is as well. That’s why he created a cool new nail clipping tool that keeps that from happening.
This program is brought to you by Merck Animal Health, makers of Nobivac vaccines.
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, Carl Safina, New York Times best selling author talks about his new book, Becoming Wild- how animal cultures raise families, create beauty, and achieve peace. Carl talks about his adventures traveling the world, researching and documenting animals in nature.
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Welcome to this issue of Vet Candy Magazine, where we are talking all about the eyes. Patients are brought to us for a variety of reasons, and according to Healthy Paws Pet Insurance, the eyes are one of the most common. Healthy Paws evaluated nearly 800,000 customer claims filed from January 1 to December 31, 2019 and identified the top ten accidents and illnesses for both cats and dogs. Eye conditions topped the list of both species.
For this issue, we are highlighting Dr. DJ Haeussler, a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist and owner of the Animal Eye Institute. You may recognize Dr. DJ if you follow his social media profile, where he posts incredibly graphic images of ocular disease. If you aren’t following him, you definitely should, because it is a learning experience!
Dr. DJ is also teaming up with Vet Candy and Sentrx Animal Care to bring you a free master’s course in ophthalmology. Whether you are new to the field or you want to brush up on your skills, this course is for you. Check out myvetcandy.com/eye to sign up for free!
This issue also has lots more great information, including tips for making your life easier! As editor-in-chief, I would like to thank our amazing writers, who bring their expertise to this endeavor. They have all made this issue possible, and I hope you enjoy it.
Dr. Jill López, Editor-in-Chief
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Being happy is important, and that's a fact that is based on science. When we are happier we are more likely to have healthier habits, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and better sleep patterns.
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, Lucie Langevin-Neil talks about making happiness a priority. Lucie, a veterinary technician and practice manager turned Life Coach, created Covet Coaching talks about the importance of consciously and intentionally electing to be happy on a daily basis.
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
Tuesday Jul 06, 2021
On this episode of Vet Candy Life, Renee Machel and Dr. Quincy Hawley talk about smart money moves, from making a budget to managing student loans. They are joined by CPA, Paul Gazaleh, who gives tips on how to be smart with student loan repayments.
Special guest, CSU veterinary student and business school grad, Tatiana Rogers, gives tips for eating healthy on a budget. This program is brought to you by VetProCentral, a free recruiting service for veterinary professionals. Check them out at VetProCentral.com and find your dream job today!
CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION:
This program is approved by AAVSB RACE and New York State for veterinary professional CE credit (20-816752).
To get your CE credits:
1. Listen to the show
2. Click on this link to take a short quiz: https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=ygv60bd0b4ae9356
3. Print or save your certificate Email hello@myvetcandy.com if you have any questions or concerns.
This program (20-816752) is approved by the AAVSB RACE and the State of New York for a total of 0.5 CE Credits, with a maximum of 0.5 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician. This RACE approval is for the subject matter category of medical using the delivery method of digital/anytime. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board's CE requirements. Expires February 24, 2023.
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Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon Gregoire and Tatiana Rogers meet up with veterinary surgeon and practice owner, Dr. Tomas Infernuso. Dr. Tomas talks about his life growing up on an island off of Naples, Italy, his life long love of animals, and he also shares some very cool surgery stories.
Do you have a surgery story? Tag @myvetcandy #surgerystories to enter to win some great prizes, including FIGS gift cards, courtesy of Veterinary Instrumentation. Real people, real life, real stories! Check out myvetcandy.com/rules for rules and regulations.
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Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet author, activist, and mom of two, A.M. Kuska who talks about her plan to bust myths related to environmental issues with her new site https://www.rinexii.com.
Rinexii is a comprehensive guide to climate change, your carbon footprint, and fixing the planet we call home for all members of your family.
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
In this issue of Vet Candy Magazine, we are introducing you to Alyssa Mages, a veterinary technician, mom of two, and entrepreneur. She is obsessed with educating veterinary teams and that's why she and her longtime friend, Caitlin Keat, founded Empowering Veterinary Teams, LLC. Most entrepreneurs on the rise will talk about profits and building an empire, but Alyssa’s aspirations are grounded in passion and love for our profession.
We also talk about the latest research on respiratory diseases in pets and how to handle coughing dogs. Check it out to stay up to date on vet med!
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon Gregoire is joined by actress, Reagan J. Pasternak (HBO’s “Sharp Objects”, Netflix/HULU/HBO’s “Being Erica”, BET’s “Ms. Pat”) who just released her debut book,“Griffin’s Heart: Mourning Your Pet With No Apologies” (Creatures Align Press; Hardcover; $27.99; For sale now on Amazon.com)
The culture of grief when it comes to our animal companions leaves many bereaved pet owners feeling lost and isolated. Too often, the expectation from friends and family is that the mourning period should last no more than a few days to weeks. But the loss of an animal can be equally as devastating as a human loss — it’s just that the support and resources for this brand of grief have been in short supply.
For more information, visit GriffinsHeart.com.