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In this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon Gregoire  introduces you to Bondi Vet show's twin veterinarians, Dr. Alison Shen and Dr. Audrey Shen who have teamed up with fashion expert and entrepreneur Rebecca Lau Marsh to create 21Scrubs - a company that offers a range of stylish and fashion-savvy scrubs that are practical, flattering, comfortable, and durable. The twins talk about life, love, and h...

We are all familiar with New Year resolutions. We vow to lose weight, or get a new raise at work. However, sometimes we are so busy chasing these smaller goals we fail to look at the big picture. Life goals are the big goals in life. The goals that define who we want to be as people, and what we want out of our lives. In this issue, we are introducing you to Dr. Kathryn Slaughter-Mehfound, someone...

When veterinary professionals are asked about a leader in the veterinary industry that they admire, Dr. Christine Royal's name usually pops up.  For more than a decade, Dr. Christine has been one of the most powerful women in the veterinary profession, most recently being promoted to the Associate Vice President, U.S. Companion Animal and Equine business unit at Merck Animal Health.   On this epis...

Most of us are familiar with goal setting. We vow to lose weight or get a new raise at work. Many times, however, we are so busy chasing these smaller goals that we fail to look at the big picture. Life goals are the big goals in life. The goals that define who we want to be as people and what we want out of our lives. Having life goals can change who you are as a person. When you know more about...

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet Kristen Fitzgerald, a physician's assistant who mixes holistic care and wellness with traditional care.  Kristen talks about the importance of mental health awareness and understanding that it is okay to be yourself.

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, we meet Dr. Kathryn Mehfound, one of only a few equine surgeons on the planet.  In just the last year, Dr. Kathryn has completed her residency, had a baby, and started a new life in Kentucky with the love of her life.   Dr. Kathryn always knew she wanted to be a horse vet, but that doesn't mean that was her biggest accomplishment in her life. In this episode, answ...

Getting sober can be the best thing you can ever do for you life. Besides being healthier, there are many other benefits sobriety can bring. On this episode of Living Well, we meet Kimberly Parham, a mother of two who is celebrating three years of sobriety.  Kimberly tells her story in hopes it can inspire others to become sober and overcome the stigma of alcoholism.    ▷ LET’S BECOME FRIENDS!! 🤩...

Get Petzey for FREE today ▸ https://petzey.app.link/petcandy Petzey gives you instant access to veterinary professionals 24/7 with one click. Thanks to Petzey for sponsoring! On this episode we meet the phenomenal Reagan Pasternak, you may recognize her from HBO's Sharp Objects, where she played a grown up version of a mean girl.  But, what you may not know is that Reagan is the complete opposite...

Ready to celebrate the holidays? We have the official soundtrack to this wonderful time of the year.  On this episode, Caitlin has a special guest, Dr. McExtra (also known as Dr. Alan Smith), for our holiday sing-along.  They cover all the favorites, including "Grandma got ran over by a raindeer" which was written by a veterinarian!  Caitlin also does a special tribute to Dolly Parton with her new...

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, Caitlin meets Dr. Jeff Tinsley, a veterinary dermatologist from the Animal Dermatology Clinic of Louisville, Kentucky.  Dr. Jeff talks about some  scary ears, stinky skin, and dealing with Karens and Chads along the way.   Dr. Jeff Tinsley is originally from Atlanta, GA. He earned his Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biological Science from the University...

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet the incredible Lucy Taylor, who's also known as the Traveling Vet Nurse.  You can find her almost any place on the planet, including her annual stint in Lapland during the New Year.   Lucy tells us all about her amazing life traveling the world and saving animals plus she shares some of her favorite holiday songs.     📺Subscribe to our YouT...

Get Petzey for FREE today ▸  https://petzey.app.link/petcandy  Petzey gives you instant access to veterinary professionals 24/7 with one click. Thanks to Petzey for sponsoring!  Ready to celebrate the holidays? We have the official soundtrack to this wonderful time of the year.  On this episode, Caitlin has a special guest, Dr. McExtra (also known as Dr. Alan Smith), for our holiday sing-along.  T...

With so many health benefits, it is no surprise that the number of people focusing on mindfulness is skyrocketing. Even meditation is becoming a trendy, mainstream activity with millions practicing some form of meditation each day. On this episode of Vet Candy Life, Dr. Quincy Hawley and Renee Machel talk all about mindfulness, from meditating, to eating with intention, we have you covered.   Spec...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! I hope you are humming that song now because my brain can’t help but fill in “with kids jingle belling and everyone telling you be of good cheer!”  On a serious note, I do believe it is the most wonderful time of the year but sometimes I find myself struggling to go along with the rest of this song and be of good cheer. Instead of slowing down and enjoying...

Welcome to the world of Pet Candy For pet lovers, one of the greatest fears is losing our beloved companion.  Grieving is very personal and different for each person and there is no right or wrong way to grieve.  Experts do agree that it does help when we talk about our feelings and share our story with others.  The actress that graces out cover this month, Reagan J. Pasternak, has a beautiful sto...

The holidays are a wonderful time of the year. While many of us will use the time to reconnect with family and friends, some of us are just looking forward to having time to relax from the normal day to day grind.  Holidays are also a time when we like to spend money.  In fact, according to Deloitte, the average American household is expected to spend about $1463 dollars on holiday gifts, goodies...

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, we meet Dr. Dean, who was the Desk Wench's first vet boss!!  They talk about crazy customers, strange situations - including dealing with an embalmed basenji, and more!   Follow the Desk Wench on TikTok 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel tiny.cc/px9bnz  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter at  https://www.myvetcandy.com /circle Follow us on Facebook at ...

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, we meet the one and only Legend Thurman, International #1 Best Selling Author who is a current veterinary student at the Royal Veterinary College. We talk about life, living abroad, and finding your passion. Buy Legend's book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09C6SL6TP/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 Check out the Desk Wench on TikTok @deskwench Check ou...

On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica, we meet Oklahoma veterinary technician and founder of Evolve Veterinary Consulting , Caitlin Lewis.  Caitlin talks about #vettechproblems like burn out and stagnant careers and how vet teams can work together through growth and support.   📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel tiny.cc/px9bnz Sign up for our free weekly newsletter at https://www.myvetcan...

On this episode of Vet Candy Rounds with the Hawley's, we learn about the Case of the Scary Ear.  Special guest, veterinary dermatology resident, Dr. Jeff TInsley, tells us about one of the craziest cases of otitis external he's ever seen - a bull dog with atopy and a chronic ear disease that is not to be stopped. This program is brought to you by Merck Animal Health. Can you solve the mystery of...

On this episode of Vet Candy IRL, Shannon Gregoire meets the amazing Dr. Michelle Moyal, the Chief of the Primary Care Surgery Service at  Cornell University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Moyal is known by her students as someone who makes learning fun. She shows new students how to stay calm and evaluate situations during surgery, helping them to avoid mistakes through giving themselves t...

On this episode, Dr. Mc Extra (Dr. Alan Smith) comes on the show to talk about Karens and Chads.  Dr. Mc Extra not only was a high school classmate of the Desk Wench, he's also her boss at the Animal Health Clinic in Picayune.  We get all the hot gossip and learn how to deal with crazy Karens and Chads.  📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel tiny.cc/px9bnz Follow the Desk Wench on TikTok Sign up for...

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, we meet Dr. Dean, who was the Desk Wench's first vet boss!!  They talk about crazy customers, strange situations, and more!   Follow the Desk Wench on TikTok 📺Subscribe to our YouTube channel tiny.cc/px9bnz Sign up for our free weekly newsletter at https://www.myvetcandy.com /circle Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/myvetcandy Follow us o...

On this episode of Vet Candy Rounds with the Hawleys, Dr. Tierra and Dr. Quincy Hawley discuss a case involving a female spayed bulldog who has been treated for chronic cystitis.  They are joined by special guest, Dr. Heather Kvitko-White, a board certified veterinary internist who helps them solve the mystery!   This program is brought to you by Merck Animal Health and is RACE and NYS approved fo...

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, we introduce you to María José C. Navarrete Talloni, an anatomic pathologist from Ross University College of Veterinary Medicine. Although everyone has a creepy story or two, pathologists do seem to have strange stories that are beyond graphic. Dr. María José also gives us her opinion on animal urban legends like the Chupacabra and the Jersey Devil, and w...