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Can an internal medicine specialist outsmart the week's wildest veterinary headlines? On this episode of Brain Smarts, hosts Caitlin and Clay Palmer welcome Dr. Stephen Carey, veterinary internal medicine specialist and Associate Dean at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, for a fast-paced game comedy show.   Sign up for WVC Nashville here: https://www.viticusgroup.org/wvc-na...

Vet Candy's Medical Mysteries with Dr. Courtney Campbell Episode: The Mystery of the Cat with the Big Belly A cat walks in with an acutely enlarged abdomen and a history of "not doing right." That's it. That's all you have. What do you do next? On this episode of Vet Candy's Medical Mysteries, Dr. Courtney Campbell sits down with veterinary technicians Peter Carlos and Jaycee to unpack one of the...

Vet Candy's Medical Mysteries with Dr. Courtney Campbell  Every dermatologist has that one case. The one they still think about. The one that made them question everything they thought they knew. This is hers. On this episode of Vet Candy's Medical Mysteries, Dr. Courtney Campbell sits down with Dr. Joya Griffin — Kentucky veterinary dermatologist, specialist, and star of Nat Geo Wild's Pop the Ve...

Think you've heard every veterinary case imaginable? Think again. On this episode of Mysteries with Dr. Courtney Campbell, veterinary criticalist Dr. Carey Hemelgarn joins us to share the most bizarre medical case of her career. What started as a puzzling presentation quickly evolved into a diagnostic mystery filled with unexpected twists, surprising clues, and a conclusion that left everyone stun...

Most of us grew up in a world that taught us food was either good or bad, earned or undeserved, something to control or something to feel guilty about. And for a lot of veterinary professionals — people who spend their days taking care of everyone else and not always great at taking care of themselves — that relationship with food gets complicated fast. In this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jess...

Living Well with Dr. Jessica Turner Featuring Dr. Joya Griffin How does a board-certified veterinary dermatologist, small business owner, mom, and Nat Geo Wild television personality actually hold it all together? The honest answer is the best part.   Dr. Jessica Turner sits down with Dr. Joya Griffin, one of the most recognized veterinary dermatologists in the country and a familiar face to anyon...

Perfectionism often wears a convincing disguise. It looks like ambition, discipline, and high standards, qualities that are not only celebrated, but expected in many professional environments. Yet beneath that polished surface, perfectionism can quietly erode confidence, increase anxiety, and make even small decisions feel overwhelming. In this episode of Living Well on Vet Candy Radio, Dr. Jessic...

Something is draining the cattle dry at the Goshen Stampede. The locals say it is the Chupacabra. The veterinarians say it is something far worse — and a whole lot smaller. Welcome back to All Creatures — the scripted dramatic podcast series from Vet Candy that wraps real veterinary science inside stories you genuinely cannot stop listening to. Episode 3 takes on invasive species, forensic veterin...

Continuing education just got a whole lot more interesting. Welcome to All Creatures — the veterinary CE podcast series from Vet Candy that throws out the lecture format and replaces it with something you will actually want to listen to twice. Episode 1: Zombie Invasion — How to Survive the End of the World. The undead have arrived. The world as you know it is gone. And somehow, in the middle of t...

Think you know cats? Like really know cats? Then it’s time to put those whisker facts to the test. In the newest episode of Cat Daddy on Pet Candy Radio, our favorite feline fanatic, Keleigh Schettler, joins the show for an all-out cat trivia showdown.   Host, Caitlin Palmer, dives in with Keleigh to tackle the big questions—like why cats knock everything off the counter, if they actually love us,...

Nobody warned you about this part of veterinary medicine. In this episode of Let's Be Honest, twin veterinarians Dr. Audrey and Dr. Alison Shen get real about the stuff vet school never prepares you for — burnout, imposter syndrome, toxic workplace cultures, and the crushing self-doubt that follows you home after a long shift. They've lived it, navigated it, and came out the other side with hard-w...

  Season one of Brainsmarts goes out with a bang — and a little bit of chaos — LIVE from the floor of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino during Western Veterinary Conference. Hosts Caitlin Palmar and Clay Palmar literally run into Caitlin’s former (and current) employer, Dr. Dean, on the way to Las Vegas and decide the only logical next step is to put him on the mic. The season finale is part reun...

Brain Smarts by Vet Candy is back with another fast-paced, laugh-out-loud challenge quiz show where veterinary news meets comedian chaos. Hosted by the hilarious duo Clay and Caitlin Palmer, this week’s episode features a true powerhouse in emergency and critical care: Dr. Jamie Burkitt, DVM, DACVECC. Dr. Burkitt is a WVC headliner, Professor of Clinical Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care at...

Warning: Listening to Vet Candy’s Brain Smarts may result in spontaneous laughter, improved trivia skills, and a slight crush on hosts Clay and Caitlin Palmer. It’s like a news show... if the news show had a sense of humor and a caffeine problem.   This week's guest is Aaryn DuBose.    Meet Aaryn DuBose, a beacon of inspiration and aspiration, whose journey through the corridors of veterinary medi...

Need a break from real life? Tune in to Vet Candy’s Brain Smarts, where Clay and Caitlin Palmer teach you real science between ridiculous jokes and questionable impersonations. You’ll laugh. You’ll learn. You’ll wonder how this show got approved. Tonight’s guest is the definition of doing the most—in the best way possible. Dasia Harris is a second-year veterinary student at NC State, a military re...

Tired of dry science talk? So were we. That’s why Vet Candy’s Brain Smarts brings you hilarious hosts Clay and Caitlin Palmer—two vet pros who somehow make brain cells giggle. Your neurons will thank you. Or at least stop judging you. Today’s guest is Deacon Lajala, a Hawaiian native who crossed oceans to take on veterinary school at the Royal Veterinary College.  Can he beat the challenge and win...

This week on Vet Candy’s Brain Smarts with Clay and Caitlin Palmer: We explore the strange, the scientific, and the “wait, did Emily Chung really just say that?” Spoiler: Yes. Yes, she did. Meet our guest, Midwest University class of 2028, Emily Chung! 💉 Brought to you by Zoetis, maker of Solensia. 🔗 SolensiaVetTeam.com

Get ready, veterinary fans! Brain Smarts by Vet Candy is back with another episode packed with chaotic trivia, off-the-wall challenges, and laughs that might just make you spill your coffee. And this week? We’ve got a true veterinary superstar in the hot seat: Kenichiro Yagi — Registered Veterinary Technician, Veterinary Technician Specialist, Master’s Degree Holder… and Headliner at WVC Vegas! ⭐...

🎧 New episode of Vet Candy’s Brain Smarts just dropped! Hosted by veterinary comedian Clay Palmer and the only person who can keep him in check—Caitlin Palmer. It’s facts, laughs, and probably one accidental insult. You’re welcome. 💉 Brought to you by Zoetis, maker of Solensia.🔗 SolensiaVetTeam.com

Think of Vet Candy’s Brain Smarts as your brain’s cheat day—except instead of donuts, you get trivia, science, and the wild comedy duo, Caitlin and Clay Palmer. Learning has never been this ridiculous.   Special guest, Shannon Gervais!     💉 Brought to you by Zoetis, maker of Solensia. 🔗 SolensiaVetTeam.com

Get ready for a Brainsmarts challenge like no other! Join Dr. Christina Gentry, DVM, DACVD, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Texas A&M and headliner at WVC Vegas, as she dives into the world of veterinary dermatology. From allergic skin disease to tricky ear infections, Dr. Gentry puts her knowledge to the test in a fast-paced, FOMO-filled showdown.   Will she win the Brainsmarts...

📚 Cat Daddy Episode 3: Who’s Got the Cat Smarts? 😸 Clay & Caitlin Palmer are at it again in Cat Daddy, bringing you another hilarious trivia showdown. This time, the stakes are higher and the cat knowledge is deeper! Our guest is stepping up to the plate, but will they win the ultimate cat trivia battle? Or will they get tangled in the yarn of defeat? Tune in to find out! 🐾. This week's gue...

Bloodsucking legends and laughs collide! Caitlin and Clay Palmer dive into the mystery of the Chupacabra, mixing spooky lore with their signature veterinary-world humor. From rural sightings to creepy pet parallels, this episode is equal parts chilling and hilarious. Tune in if you dare… the Chupacabra might be closer than you think! Part of Vet Candy's 2025 Halloween Obsessed Marathon. 

Fangs out, laughs in! Caitlin and Clay Palmer sink their teeth into vampire legends in this hilariously spooky episode. From ancient myths to modern-day twists (and maybe a few pet-related surprises), this vet-world-savvy duo serves up scares, laughs, and just enough bite to keep you hooked. Tune in… before the sun comes up.  Part of Vet Candy's 2025 Halloween Marathon!

Moonlight, mystery, and mayhem! In this fang-tastic episode, the Palmers explore the legend of the Wolfman with their signature humor and veterinary-world twist. From wild transformations to unexpected pet parallels, Caitlin and Clay pack laughs, lore, and a little bite into every story. Tune in for a howling good time—you might even check your own backyard twice tonight!  Part of Vet Candy's 2025...