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Vet Candy Magazine Special Edition: Respiratory Disease

Welcome to the world of Vet Candy

By Dr. Jill López

 

In this issue of Vet Candy Magazine, we are introducing you to Alyssa Mages, a veterinary technician, mom of two, and entrepreneur. I met Alyssa during the pandemic; she connected with me first on LinkedIn, and then we connected over a Zoom call. It was friendship at first sight.

 

We talked about the challenge of motherhood during the pandemic and about her aspirations, but mostly, we spoke about our lives in a way that went much deeper than your normal Zoom banter. She told me how much she loved educating veterinary teams and 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. 

Alyssa is also teaming up with veterinary criticalist Dr. Anthony Gonzalez to bring you a certification program in respiratory disease management, courtesy of Trudell Animal Health—one of the six new certification programs that we will be adding to Vet Candy’s 2021 veterinary continuing education portfolio. 

 

The course guides participants through the latest research and cutting-edge technologies. 

The certification programs are free for all veterinary professionals and you can sign up at https://www.myvetcandy.com/resp.  

As editor-in-chief, I would like to thank my assistant editor, Shannon Gregoire, and our amazing writers, who bring their expertise to this endeavor. They have all made this issue possible, and I hope you enjoy it.

Paul Gazaleh wants you to make smart money moves

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet money guru, Paul Gazaleh, a CPA based in New Jersey.  Paul talks about everything money from enjoying life on a budget to handling student debt and all things in between.

 

Raj Raheja wants you to be the boss

On this episode of Living Well, Dr. Jessica speaks with finance guru and MyVetGroup co-founder, Raj Raheja, about being the boss. The success secrets of entrepreneurs actually aren’t as secret as you think and Raj demystifies it all.  

 

Vet Candy Magazine: Special Edition: Lyme disease

In this issue of Vet Candy Magazine, we are also introducing you to the amazing Julio Alonso DVM. Dr. Julio is a native of Puerto Rico and spent his early career working with American Humane as a veterinarian on movie sets making sure that no animals were harmed during filming.  This was a dream come true for Dr. Julio, because he had the chance to travel and visit exotic locations, not to mention being behind the scenes in Hollywood.  

 

This magazine is all about Lyme disease and is brought to you by Elanco Animal Health, makers of Ultra Duramune vaccines.

 

Talking NERDS and VEGies with Dr. David Bessler

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon Gregoire and Tatiana Rogers are joined by veterinary criticalist and founder of Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG.). They talk about Dr. David's vision of the modern day veterinary ER.

 

 

Case of the Seizuring Hound

On this episode of Vet Candy Rounds with the Hawleys, Dr. Tierra and Dr. Quincy's special guest is veterinary criticalist, Dr. Carey Hemmelgarn.  Dr. Carey tells the story of the seizing hound and you won't believe what happens next.  Check it out and see if you can figure out the mystery!

 

This program is brought to you by Merck Animal Health, makers of Nobivac vaccines.  

 

Love on Vet Candy Life

We have all heard about the power of love, but does it exist?  Is it hard to find love?  How do you know you are in love?  How do you know when love is bad? Dr. Quincy and Renee cover all about love and relationships.

Special guest Leigh D’Angelo, the cofounder of Digdates.com - a dating site for dog lovers, talks about challenges that veterinarians face on the romance front.

 

This show is brought to you by VetProCentral veterinary recruiters. Find your dream job today and visit vetprocentral.com.  

Maria Sanders wants your parenting life to be easier

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, licensed social worker, Maria Sanders talks about parenting.  From dealing with pandemic stress to understanding how to communicate with your kids, no topic is off limits.  

 

Maria Sanders, LSW, is a Licensed Social Worker and PCI Certified Parent Coach® who has specialized in working with children and families for over 20 years. Maria is also certified in Collaborative Problem Solving®. Maria brings together her knowledge and expertise in the areas of child development, conscious parenting and social/emotional development to support parents in creating a sense of calm, confidence and connection within themselves and their families.  She facilitates engaging parenting workshops, group presentations and individualized parent coaching.

Dr. Quincy Hawley wants you to bring well-being into your life!

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, guest and wellbeing guru and co-founder of Get MotiVETed, Dr. Quincy Hawley talks about the importance of well-being. 

 

 

Dr. Callie Harris on crushing goals and taking chances

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon, Tatiana, and Lexi are joined with celebrity veterinarian, Dr. Callie Harris, one of the judges of the new show, Pooch Perfect.

Pooch Perfect is a dog grooming reality competition television program on ABC. The program is hosted by Rebel Wilson and features Lisa Vanderpump of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills fame.

Dr. Callie talks about her early career as an emergency veterinary professional and why she pivoted her career to work in the animal health industry with Purina.  

Dr. Evan Antin's crusade to save our planet

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon Gregoire, Tatiana Rogers, and Yamilex "Lexi" Rodriguez talk with Dr. Evan Antin all about his crusade to save our planet. Dr. Antin talks about his new book, "World Wide Vet",  his lifetime work with animals, and his adventures around the globe.  

 

Vet Candy Magazine Special Edition: Ticks

Welcome to the world of Vet Candy Magazine. In this issue we introduce you to the amazing Dr. Carey Hemmelgarn, a veterinary criticialist who is also the co-founder of Intensivets, a continuing education platform for veterinary professionals.  

This magazine is focused on ticks.  We talk about the results of a USA survey on ticks and trends in canine seroprevalence of Lyme disease.  

This magazine is brought to you by Merck Animal Health, makers of Nobivac vaccines.  

Learn more about Lyme disease by visiting stoplyme.com

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Laila Proenca on facing fears and embracing ambition

Dr. Laila Proenca on facing fears and embracing ambition.  The board certified zoo vet, mom of two, and entrepreneur chats with Shannon Gregoire and Tatiana Rogers to discuss her new company Vet Ahead, diversity in the veterinary profession, and the undeniable evolution of what it means to be a woman today.

Caitlin Kiarie wants us to have a healthy relationship with food.

On this episode of Living Well, Dr. Jessica's speaks with registered dietitian nutritionist, Caitlin Kiarie about the importance of healthy eating.  Caitlin shares her wisdom about mindful eating and understanding how important it is to develop a healthy relationship with food.

Caitlin Kiarie is a registered Dietitian Nutritionist, mom of three boys, and owner of Mom Tot Nutrition. You can learn more about her by visiting: https://momntotnutrition.com/

 

 

Alyssa Mages is a rebel with a cause!

On this episode, Dr. Jessica speaks with the incredible Alyssa Mages, who by day works as the co-founder of Empowering Veterinary Teams and by night she's a cool mom of two who likes to rock out.  The duo talk about life, love, and owning your awesome!

 

Living well with Dr. Jessica features delivers fun, insightful and relatable conversations centered around healthy living with the world’s most exciting people on the planet. 

 

Check out Empowering Vet Teams: https://www.empoweringveterinaryteams.com

Toxic teams with Vet Candy Life

Ever have one of those jobs? No matter how hard you try, everything seems to go wrong. Your coworkers are fighting, your manager is angry, and everything else just seems to go wrong. As the days wear on, you begin to predict the next bad thing in your head, because that is just how the day is going. Toxic teams are not good for anyone.

 

Dr. Quincy Hawley and Renee Machel talk about how to recognize the situation and what you can do to deal with it.

 

Special guest, Alyssa Mages from Empowering Veterinary Teams (EVT), talks about the importance of empowering team members.

 

This show is brought to you by VetProCentral veterinary recruiters. Find your dream job today and visit vetprocentral.com. 

Renee Machel wants you to live a balance life

On this episode, Dr. Jessica speaks with mindfulness guru, Renee Machel, the co-founder of Get MotiVETed.  They talk about life, love, and learning how to embrace your best life. 

Healing powers of honey with Dr. Maureen McMichael

Humans have used honey for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. There are even cave paintings about it. Now, more than ever, the value of honey’s medical potential is being rediscovered and using medicinal honey for wound management is becoming more commonplace today. In the age of rising antibiotic resistance, honey’s antimicrobial properties are another key reason modern practitioners are choosing to return to medicinal honey.

 

Veterinary criticalist, Dr. Maureen McMichael tells all about the healing powers of honey.

 

This program is RACE approved for veterinary and veterinary technician continuing education credit. See below for details. This complimentary program is sponsored by Kruuse, makers of Manuka honey wound healing products.

 

Continuing education information:

For CE credit:

1. Watch the show

2. Pass this quiz:

https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=xmt60443fff52495​

3. Print or save certificate of completion for your records Email hello@myvetcandy.com if you have any questions or concerns.

 

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Healthy eating with Vet Candy LIfe

On this program, Dr. Quincy Hawley and Renee Machel talk about healthy eating and the importance of having a healthy relationship with food.

Special guest, Caitlin Kiarie, a registered dietitian nutritionist shows us how to make a delicious avocado chick pea sandwich.

Plus, Colorado State University's veterinary student and business school grad, Tatiana Rogers, tells us how to eat healthy on a budget.

This show is brought to you by VetProCentral veterinary recruiters. Find your dream job today and visit vetprocentral.com.

Careers with Vet Candy Magazine

Welcome to our inaugural issue of Vet Candy Magazine—a veterinary lifestyle magazine filled with engaging voices and inspirational messages from the most fascinating people in our industry.

In this first issue, we are talking about careers and are introducing you to Dr. Quincy Hawley and Renee Machel - two amazing people who are making our world a better place.  We also give you tips for finding your dream job, from interview skills to mastering power poses.  This show is all about your veterinary career.

This program is brought to you by VetProCentral.com- a free resource for veterinary job seekers that helps match you to your dream job.  

 

 

Happy hour with Vet Candy IRL

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon and Tatiana meet the Traveling Vet Nurse, Lucy Taylor.  The trio talk about Lucy's amazing life on the road, traveling the world helping animals while they make their favorite cocktails, including the Tatiana Special, a plant based powerhouse drink made to order.  Listen now!

 

Vet Candy's Guide to Marketing

Excellent 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 for pets at the expense of customer service can result in high customer turnover or lackluster reviews. Here are a few reasons why customer experience really matters. Marketing guru, Dr. Jill Lopez, explains how to make customers love your service!

 

Continuing Education:

This program 20-797142 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 0.25 CE Credits, with a maximum of 0.25 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician/technologist. This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of medical and using the delivery method of anytime/on demand .This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. This program is also approved in the State of New York for 0.25 CE Credits.

For CE credits, you must pass the quiz below:
https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=ndt5fc12e9ac232f

Work life balance with Vet Candy Pop

According to recent studies, around 66% of American workers lack work-life balance and 77% have experienced burnout at their job. Work-life balance is an important aspect of a healthy work environment, especially in the veterinary profession. Maintaining work-life balance helps reduce stress and helps prevent burnout in the workplace.

 

On this episode of Vet Candy Pop, Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, Dr. Courtney Campbell, and Dr. Jason Chatfield, talk all about Work-Life Balance. Special guest, Dr. Lindy O’Neal gives advice on how to balance life as a mom with life as a veterinarian.

 

This show is brought to you by Elanco Animal Health, makers of Ultra Duramune vaccines. 

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION BELOW:

This program 1487-44560 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of .50 CE Credits, with a maximum of .50 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician/technologist. This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of medical  using the delivery method of anytime/on demand.This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. This program is also approved in the State of New York for .50 CE Credits. Expiration Date: 10/105/2022

 

For CE credit, you must pass quiz below:

https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=d3k5f8e6599e3949

All about leptospirosis on Vet Candy Watch

On this show, Dr. Courtney Campbell covers ways to keep your team safe from leptospirosis, better ways to induce vomiting in cats, and the science behind pet adoption.

The Derm Vet, Dr. Ashley Bourgeois drops by to give advice on making your family first and balancing your work with your home life.

Check out this information-packed show where veterinary professionals can watch scientific news, clinical updates, and lifestyle advice.

This show is sponsored by Elanco Animal Health, makers of Ultra Duramune vaccines.

Toxic Teams with Vet Candy Pop

Ever have one of those jobs? No matter how hard you try, everything seems to go wrong. Your coworkers are fighting, your manager is angry, and everything else just seems to go wrong. As the days wear on, you begin to predict the next bad thing in your head, because that is just how the day is going.

Toxic teams are not good for anyone. Vet Candy Pop hosts, Dr. Jenifer Chatfield, Dr. Courtney Campbell, and Dr. Jason Chatfield talk about their experiences with toxic teams and give tips on how to deal. Special guest, Sea World's Dr. Tres Clarke talks with Dr. Courtney Campbell about the lack of diversity in veterinary medicine and his journey to become the first Black boarded zoo veterinarian.

 

This show is sponsored by Elanco Animal Health, makers of Ultra Duramune vaccines. The show is also RACE and NYS approved for veterinary and veterinary technician continuing education.

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION INFORMATION:

This program is approved by AAVSB RACE and New York State for veterinary and veterinary technician CE credit To get your CE credits: 1. Watch the show 2. Pass this short quiz: https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=f7j5fcc54d6c59bf 3. Print or save your certificate “This program 1487-44823 is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 0.5 CE Credits, with a maximum of 0.5 CE Credits being available to any individual veterinarian or veterinary technician/technologist.

This RACE approval is for the subject matter categories of non medical using the delivery method of anytime delivery. This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. This program is also approved in the State of New York for 0.5 CE Credits.