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Have you tried virtual vet visits?

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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Vet Candy Magazine: Special edition Customer Experience

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. 

Carl Safina wants to make a case for life on earth

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.

Vet Candy Magazine: Special edition ophthalmology

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
 

Lucie Langevin-Neil wants you to make happiness a priority

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. 

Smart money moves with Vet Candy LIFE

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:
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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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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. 
 
This program is brought to you by Veterinary Instrumentation makers of OR quality surgical instruments. VI instruments are backed by an industry leading warranty and designed to exceed your precise quality, ergonomic, and utility needs.   Check out veterinaryinstrumentation.com for more information.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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.