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21 Questions with Dr. Greg Shaw

Veterinarian. Musician. Author. Actor.
Those are the titles Dr. Greg is known for. And though he serves on multiple boards as a consultant as well as a mentor for aspiring veterinarians, he also understands that there’s more to life than just “work.”
In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that most veterinarians work full time, often clocking more than 40 hours per week – including nights and weekends. That’s a whole lot of time dedicated to caring for others. As such, vets need to be careful not to lose their sense of self and become consumed by work identities.
Remember, you are more than your job!
Dr. Shaw explains:
“My mission in life is to inspire the world to dream in a way that transcends professional or societal norms and to create your own path and own who you were created to be. Your purpose. Your dreams. Your way.”
On this episode of 21 Questions with Vet Candy, we learn about the time Dr. Greg bought a ticket to Thailand on a whim and how if he had a time machine, he would use it to go back in time to jam with Charlie Parker. 
 
 

Dr. Jessica Turner wants you to embrace change

On this show, the other Dr. Jessica Turner is our guest.  Veterinarian, Dr. Jessica Turner, worked for years first as an emergency vet and then as a GP.  After years of balancing a career and mom life, she experienced burnout and was later diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis.  
 
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-lasting) autoimmune disease that mostly affects joints. RA occurs when the immune system, which normally helps protect the body from infection and disease, attacks its own tissues. The disease causes pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of function in joints.
 
When faced with the possibly of long term steroid treatment and potentially ending up in a wheel chair, Dr. Jessica turned to holistic medicine to find answers.  Now she's on the road to recovery and has become a passionate advocate for holistic medicine.
 
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21 Questions with Dr. Zonram Liao

For millions of people (and pets) around the globe, life changed when Covid-19 hit. Before the pandemic, it was easy to book an appointment with a veterinarian. But during the scariest days of the virus outbreak, suddenly pet owners had to wait weeks before getting the veterinary care their beloved fur babies needed.
Unable to see as many patients as he normally would, Dr. Zonram Liao knew something had to be done.
Thus, Wellnergy Pets was born!
Dr. Liao explains, “I believe that pet care, at its core, starts with a proactive approach at home with pet owners. My goal is to improve the lives of people and their pets by providing the best at-home pet care in the form of high-quality pet products and supplements.”
From managing a pet’s chronic disease to helping clients avoid unnecessary trips to the vet, Wellnergy offers safe and effective solutions. 
Get to know Dr. Zonram on 21 Questions with Vet Candy!
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21 Questions with Dr. Brittney Kilgore

It takes a long time to become a veterinarian.
In addition to elementary school and high school, there is undergrad and then another several years completing a DVM. But when all is said and done, endless opportunities await, and that’s a very exciting feeling.
For Brittney Kilgore, every second has been worth it.
In addition to all that schooling, she has been a veterinary technician and assistant for seven years. Now, the doors are wide open for her.
Dr. Kilgore’s ultimate mission in life?
“To be happy within and outside of my career,” she says. “I want to continue to open the doors to less common avenues of veterinary medicine such as feline only medicine and integrative practices while also emphasizing how important it is to maintain your life outside of work with relationships, your health, and your own leisure.”
In five years, she hopes to be “my same self but a little wiser and experienced.” And (if the stars align) also open her own feline only hospital in the future!
Meet this veterinary rising star on 21 Questions with Vet Candy.
 
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21 Questions with Nonyé Williams

“Never give up on your dreams.”
These words were made famous by former president of the United States, Barack Obama. Millions of children and adults alike were inspired by his speeches about hope, persistence, and resilience.
One little girl in particular who took his message to heart?
Nonyé Williams.
Currently attending Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, she knows all about chasing your dreams. From working in the food court at the Toledo Zoo to graduating from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology and a minor in Video Arts, Nonyé Williams has always worked extremely hard.
Vet Candy Radio is delighted to interview her on 21 Questions with Dr. Jill Lopez.
 
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Ellie Fuentes wants you to overcome your perfectionism

According to Psychology Today, perfectionism is a trait that makes life an endless report card on accomplishments or looks. When healthy, it can be self-motivating and drive you to overcome adversity and achieve success. When unhealthy, it can be a fast and enduring track to unhappiness.
What makes extreme perfectionism so toxic is that while those in its grip desire success, they are most focused on avoiding failure, resulting in a negative orientation. They don’t believe in unconditional love, expecting others’ affection and approval to be dependent on a flawless performance.
 
On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we are joined by Ellie Fuentes who tells us how we can overcome perfectionism.   Ellie is a  private practice therapist at Clinical Insights in New Jersey. She holds a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University and is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counsel and a Licensed Associate Counselor in the state of New Jersey.
 
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21 Questions with Dr. Serena Nayee

Although Dr. Serena Nayee, deeply cares about animals, she almost chose a very different path. She has always walked a fine line between human and animal health for a long time.
Although Dr. Serena has no regrets about her choices, one of the hardest career decisions she made was to choose between animal and human health. She believes both have a serious problem with equality and accessibility.
At one point during her studies, she actually considered leaving veterinary medicine for a path towards human health. Dr. Serena found it difficult to justify the cost of veterinary studies when there was such a huge gap to fill in the world of human health.
Fortunately for animals everywhere, Dr. Serena did decide to stick with her veterinary career. While there are problems with equity and fairness in human medicine, that problem is also in veterinary medicine. Her major goal is to help close that gap.
Dr. Serena believes that one of the biggest problems facing the veterinary industry today is the inaccessibility of education and healthcare available. She believes that education and healthcare should be inclusive for everyone, and that it should not be difficult to access.
That's why she created Chapter VII!
Check her out on 21 Questions with Vet Candy and learn how she's on a mission to make veterinary care accessible to all
 
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21 Questions with Dr. Sandra Faeh Butler

“It’s not enough to wish upon stars. You must actively reach for them.”
Those are the words that best describe someone like Dr. Sandra Faeh Butler.
Brilliant, hardworking, and never one to turn away from a challenge, this University of Illinois graduate has been involved with organized veterinary medicine for more than 20 years. From making her first dollar as a receptionist at a veterinary hospital to being part owner of four animal clinics and later holding the position of 2020-22 AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) vice president, Sandra has always gone above and beyond.
Now, she in on the heels of an exciting new venture…
Running for president of the AVMA!
Vet Candy could not be happier to tell you more about Dr. Sandra. Recently, we had the opportunity to talk to Faeh Butler about her mission in life, how she is using her role as a leader to make the world a better place, and what advice she has for young veterinary students.
Introducing, veterinary superstar Dr. Sandra Faeh Butler on our Vet Candy Radio show, 21 Questions with Dr. Jill.
 
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Vet Candy Magazine, Special Edition: Respiratory Disease

Thank you to Trudell Animal Health for sponsoring this issue!
 
Happy New Year!  This time of year when we think about setting New Year’s resolutions. We vow to lose weight, or work harder to get a raise at work. Many times, however, we are so busy chasing these smaller goals we fail to look at the big picture. What we should be setting are life goals.
 
Speaking of setting life goals, this issue’s cover model, Amanda Steffen, is taking steps to complete one of her life’s goals which is to focus on holistic medicine. She is taking advanced courses to specialize in acupuncture therapy and hopes to one day open her own practice.  If you are making life goals and want to share with us, tag @myvetcandy, we would love to hear about it!
 
In this issue, we have a special treat for you – free RACE approved veterinary and veterinary technician CE!  We have the latest clinical updates on respiratory disease and case studies from Dr. Mathieu Paulin, Dr. Anthony Gonzalez, Dr. Carey Hemmelgarn, and Melissa Evans, CVT.
 
If you would like to receive RACE approved CE credit for listening, Check out the information below:
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This program is brought to you by Trudell Animal Health, makers of AeroKat, AeroDawg, and AeroHippus inhalers for pets. 😻 😻 😻 😻 Learn more at trudellanimalhealth.com :-)
 
Continuing education information: This program is approved by AAVSB RACE  for veterinary and veterinary technician CE credit  (20-975954)
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This program (20-975954) is approved by the AAVSB RACE to offer a total of 2 CE Credits, with a maximum of 2 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.
 
This approval is valid in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE; however, participants are responsible for ascertaining each board’s CE requirements. Expires 01/06/2025
 

21 Questions with Dr. Debbye Bell Turner

Normal veterinarian attire includes many things. For example, a white coat, blue scrubs, stethoscope, cap, and pair of gloves.
But a crown?
Never.
Not unless your name is Dr. Debbye Turner Bell, of course!
That is because in addition to being a veterinarian, Debbye was also the winner of Miss America in 1990. Originally born in Hawaii, this communications megastar attended Arkansas State University where she received her B.S. degree in agriculture. Later, the University of Missouri-Columbia became home as she pursued her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Who would have guessed that a veterinarian could also win the Miss America crown? Yet for this wonder woman, that’s exactly what happened!  
Vet Candy is bubbling with excitement to introduce our listeners to the incredibly talented Dr. Debbye Turner Bell.  Check her out on 21 Questions with Dr. Jill only on Vet Candy Radio!
 
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