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Vet Candy – Veterinary Lifestyle, News & Learning

Vet Candy
Veterinary Medicine
Cats
Avian Influenza
Veterinary Education
Veterinary Technicians
Canine Epilepsy
Veterinary Surgery
NAVLE
Rabies
Pet Care
Animal Welfare
Pet Health
Mothman
Work-Life Balance
Surgery
Opioid Crisis
Animal Behavior
WVC Vegas
Chupacabra
Compassion Fatigue

Tens of thousands of veterinary professionals call this home. Vet Candy is the unfiltered voice of vet med — the CE, the career truth, the chaos, and the community that nobody else is building. If you've ever felt like vet school didn't prepare you for the real thing, you found your people. Welcome to the nation.

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Latest Episodes

Can one of veterinary medicine's top neurologists outsmart the week's biggest headlines?

On this special WVC Nashville 2026 edition of Brain Smarts, hosts Caitlin and Clay Palmer put Dr. Lauren Downey Koos—clinical neurologist at BluePearl Veterinar... more

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 St... more

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?

O... more

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... more

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Peter Carlos
Veterinary technician with emergency medicine experience
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Episode: The Mystery of the Cat with the Big Belly — and the Team That Figured It Out | Vet Candy Podcast
Jaycee Turner
Veterinary technician with emergency care background
Vet Techs PJ
Episode: The Mystery of the Cat with the Big Belly — and the Team That Figured It Out | Vet Candy Podcast
Dr. Hemelgarn
Veterinary criticalist
Independent/Intensivets collaboration
Episode: This Mysterious Veterinary Case Left Even the Specialists Stumped | Medical Mysteries with Dr. Courtney Campbell
Caitlin Kiarie
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, founder of Mom and Tot Nutrition
Mom and Tot Nutrition
Episode: Your Relationship With Food Is More Important Than Your Diet | Living Well with Dr. Jessica Turner ft. Caitlin Kiarie
Dr. Joya Griffin
Dermatologist; Nat Geo Wild show host
Animal Dermatology Group
Episode: She Has a Specialty Practice, a TV Show, a Business, and Two Kids. Here Is How Dr. Joya Griffin Actually Does It.
Ellie Fuentes
Founder and Clinical Director of Clinical Insights, private practice in New Jersey
Clinical Insights
Episode: The Perfectionism Trap: Learning to Let Go on Living Well with Dr. Jessica Turner
Dr. Martha Smith-Blackmore
Internationally recognized veterinarian with expertise in animal welfare, veterinary forensics, and animal law
MSPCA, Animal Rescue League of Boston
Episode: All Creatures Episode 3 — Fangs on the Farm: the Chupacabra Files and the invasive tick terrorizing livestock | Vet Candy
Dr. Risa Pesapane
Ecologist and vector-borne disease expert
Ohio State University
Episode: All Creatures Episode 3 — Fangs on the Farm: the Chupacabra Files and the invasive tick terrorizing livestock | Vet Candy
Dr. Aleksandra Zuraw
Veterinary clinician/scientist
Episode: All Creatures Episode 3 — Fangs on the Farm: the Chupacabra Files and the invasive tick terrorizing livestock | Vet Candy

Hosts

Dr. Jessica Turner
Host of the show, veterinarian guiding discussions
Clay Palmer
Co-host with broad veterinary topics and game-show style segments
Caitlin Palmer
Co-host of Brain Smarts and Cat Daddy show appearances

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • Dr. Danny Sacks is a fun

    *“21 Questions with Vet Candy” featuring Dr. Danny Sacks is a fun, fast-paced episode packed with humor, insight, and memorable stories from the world of veterinary medicine. Hosted by Dr. Jill Lopez, the episode keeps listeners engaged with rapid-fire questions, career reflections, and unexpected twists. A must-listen for animal lovers and vet enthusiasts alike!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joshua D. Nelson
    United Statesa year ago
  • Lovin Vet Candy Radio

    Vet Candy has it all from medical mysteries to comedies.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    olopezyes
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent podcast. Interesting conversations. Great podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kennethphillips63
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    One of the best around

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    samuelstevenson
    United States4 years ago
  • Interesting and insightful

    Great show. Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jasongutierrez8
    United States4 years ago

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Strong sense of community and practical takeaways for vet pros
Audience-friendly mix of science, humor and practical tips
Highly engaging hosts and guests that make complex topics approachable

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The Mystery of the Cat with the Big Belly — and the Team That Figured It Out | Vet Candy Podcast
Q: What was the first clue that Bella's case was more than just a simple GI issue?
The radiographs showed an abnormally large stomach with unusual density patterns, prompting further investigations and a shift toward surgical exploration.
The Mystery of the Cat with the Big Belly — and the Team That Figured It Out | Vet Candy Podcast
Q: Where did you two meet and how did your professional partnership begin?
We started working together in the clinic when she was a student, and our collaboration grew from daily interactions, culminating in a strong teamwork dynamic that helped us handle high-stress emergency cases.
Your Relationship With Food Is More Important Than Your Diet | Living Well with Dr. Jessica Turner ft. Caitlin Kiarie
Q: What does a typical day look like for Caitlin when it comes to food?
She plans meals in advance, uses a weekly template for breakfasts and lunches, and emphasizes flexible, non-diet approaches like intuitive eating, while ensuring balance and mindful choices.
The Perfectionism Trap: Learning to Let Go on Living Well with Dr. Jessica Turner
Q: What advice do you have about balancing conversations with a partner about work without turning it into a burden for them?
Approach conversations with listening rather than solving; ask what kind of support your partner needs (listener vs. problem-solver) and recognize that you don't want to unload everything onto them; validate feelings and offer space before jumping into solutions.
The Perfectionism Trap: Learning to Let Go on Living Well with Dr. Jessica Turner
Q: Do you have any practical tips that our listeners can take and run with today if they struggle with balancing work stress and home life?
Identify the sources of work stress, create proactive lists to process problems at work so you can 'delete' them from your mind when you're home, and practice detaching so you can be present with loved ones; also communicate your needs clearly to your partner to avoid overloading them with problem-solving requests.

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Vet Candy's episodes center on veterinary medicine wrapped in accessible lifestyle, humor, and real-world career guidance. Listeners can expect a lively mix of clinical insights, industry news, and personal stories from veterinarians balancing work, family, and entrepreneurship, with guests ranging from practicing clinicians to veterinary educators. The show often emphasizes practical tips for vet professionals, work-life balance, and community-building within the field, making it a go-to for CE-like takeaways and career inspiration in a candid, entertaining format.

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2. Jaycee Turner
3. Dr. Hemelgarn
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5. Dr. Joya Griffin
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