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Surgery stories with Dr. Tomas Infernuso

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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AM Kuska wants you to save our planet

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.  

 

Vet Candy Magazine: Special Edition: Respiratory Disease

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!

 

 

Talking loss with Reagan Pasternak

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.

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!