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Vet Candy – Veterinary Lifestyle, News & Learning

Vet Candy
Veterinary Medicine
Emotional Exhaustion
Nancy Collier
Self-Care
Compassion Fatigue
Burnout
Mental Health
Veterinary Research
Euthanasia
Animal Welfare
Colorado
Cat Genome
Driving Home Naked
Animal Behavior
Rural Communities
Veterinary Workforce Shortage
Morris Animal Foundation
Feline Genetics
Veterinary Mental Health
One Health

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

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.

Episo... more

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 showdow... more

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 ... more

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 (an... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Dean Springfell
Veterinarian and clinic owner, notable for his humorous and insightful contributions to veterinary discussions
Episode: WVC Vegas + Brainsmarts Chaos: We Accidentally Ran Into Caitlin’s Boss … Then Recorded a Podcast with Him LIVE in Vegas
Dr. Jamie Burkitt
Associate professor of clinical small animal and clinical care
UC Davis
Episode: She Runs RECOVER—But Can She Survive This Quiz? Dr. Jamie Burkitt on Brain Smarts
Aaryn DuBose
Future veterinary surgeon and class president at Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine
Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine
Episode: Serious Science. Bad Jokes. Aaryn DuBose Takes on Brain Smarts
Dasia Harris
Second year vet student, military reservist, exotic animal fan, and social media motivator.
NC State
Episode: No One Has Ever Played the Brain Smarts Challenge Like Dasia Harris
Deacon Lajala
Second-year vet student with a passion for veterinary medicine and mentorship
Royal Veterinary College
Episode: From Hawaiʻi to London — Deacon Lajala vs. Brain Smarts Challenge
Emily Chung
Veterinary student, social media influencer
Episode: Wait… WHAT?! Emily Chung Joins Brain Smarts and Things Get Weird!
Kenichiro Yagi
A true legend in the field, a registered veterinary technician specializing in emergency and critical care, and small animal internal medicine.
Veg ER for Vets
Episode: Can this WVC Vegas Headliner and ER Guru Outsmart Brain Smarts?
Suzanne Thomas
Speaker, coach, and leader in veterinary technology
Leading Veterinary Teams
Episode: Will Suzanne Thomas Conquer Brain Smarts? Only One Way to Find Out!
Shannon Gervais
Veterinary technician, consultant, and clinic founder
NovaVet
Episode: Crazy Questions and Maple Madness: Shannon Gervais Faces Brain Smarts

Hosts

Clay Palmer
Co-host of Brain Smarts with Vet Candy, also involved in Brain Smarts with a focus on veterinary topics and trivia.
Caitlin Palmer
Co-host of Brain Smarts; frequently collaborates on Brain Smarts episodes, trivia shows, and guest segments.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 146 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 States3 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    One of the best around

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    samuelstevenson
    United States3 years ago
  • Interesting and insightful

    Great show. Highly recommend

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jasongutierrez8
    United States3 years ago

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WVC Vegas + Brainsmarts Chaos: We Accidentally Ran Into Caitlin’s Boss … Then Recorded a Podcast with Him LIVE in Vegas
Q: Which of the following ingredients should never be added to homemade dog food due to its toxicity?
Grapes are toxic to dogs and should never be included in their homemade diets.
WVC Vegas + Brainsmarts Chaos: We Accidentally Ran Into Caitlin’s Boss … Then Recorded a Podcast with Him LIVE in Vegas
Q: What ripple effect are general practitioners secretly hoping for with the investment in the shelter hospital?
Fewer frantic calls that start with, So I found a dog and he might be mine now.
WVC Vegas + Brainsmarts Chaos: We Accidentally Ran Into Caitlin’s Boss … Then Recorded a Podcast with Him LIVE in Vegas
Q: What is the most impactful reason for sterilizing just a few females in the peacock population?
Because each female's lineage could theoretically number in the millions if all offspring survived.
No One Has Ever Played the Brain Smarts Challenge Like Dasia Harris
Q: Did you always know you wanted to go to vet school?
Dasia shares that she initially wanted to be a spy but realized her passion for animals through her studies in animal science.
From Hawaiʻi to London — Deacon Lajala vs. Brain Smarts Challenge
Q: What kind of vet do you want to be?
I'm open to different options, including working on Oahu or potentially in mixed practices.

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Vet Candy's episodes skew toward practical, reality-based veterinary careers, leadership, and wellness, often blending humor with hard-won lessons from practice, education, and entrepreneurship. Listeners can expect conversations with practicing veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and vet students, plus occasional industry experts covering emergency care, dermatology, wellness, leadership, and veterinary education. The show frequently features live event banter, trivia-style segments, and real-world challenges like burnout, work-life balance, and building a veterinary-focused business or educational ecosystem. Noteworthy is the show's emphasis on authenticity, community-building, and practical takeaways for both clinical practice and vet... more

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1. Dr. Dean Springfell
2. Dr. Jamie Burkitt
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5. Deacon Lajala
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