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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.

  1. 1d ago

    Why Is This Cat Walking on Its Toes? The Vet’s Surprising Diagnosis Will Shock You!

    cat that suddenly started walking on its tiptoes leaves everyone scratching their heads. In this episode of Medical Mysteries with Dr. Courtney, Dr. Courtney Campbell joins veterinary surgeon Dr. Rebecca Webb to unravel a baffling feline case. Could an unusual gait be the clue that leads to a surprising diagnosis? Tune in to find out if they can get this kitty back on all four paws.

  2. Aug 12

    Living Well with Dr. Jessica Turner: Behind the Scenes of WVC Nashville with Viticus Group CEO Andrea Davis

    What does it take to bring one of veterinary medicine’s most iconic conferences to Music City for the very first time? On this episode of Living Well with Dr. Jessica Turner, Dr. Jessica sits down with Andrea Davis, CEO of Viticus Group, the organization behind the legendary WVC veterinary conferences, for a behind-the-scenes look at WVC Nashville and the people, planning, and big ideas bringing this nearly 100-year-old veterinary tradition to Nashville. Andrea shares what goes into creating a conference veterinarians genuinely don’t want to miss, from hundreds of hours of continuing education and hands-on learning to KNACK Tracks, incredible speakers, live music, networking, and unforgettable events. WVC Nashville is taking everything veterinarians love about WVC and mixing in a serious dose of Music City energy. But this conversation goes well beyond the conference. Jessica and Andrea talk candidly about leadership, ambition, family, and what it means to build a career at the highest levels of veterinary medicine. Andrea shares her perspective on leading as a female CEO in an industry where women dominate the profession but remain far less represented in its top executive roles. They also talk about something many working parents understand all too well: how to pursue a big career while still making room for the people who matter most.   Sign up here: https://www.viticusgroup.org/wvc-nashville?utm_campaign=45126685-WVCN26%20-%20Vet%20Candy&utm_source=1600x400px%20%28leaderboard%20webpage%20ad%29&utm_content=1600x400px%20%28leaderboard%20webpage%20ad%29   And this week, both Andrea and Jessica are bringing their families along for the WVC Nashville experience, proving that sometimes the best business trip can also include a little family time, great music, and a whole lot of Nashville. Dr. Jessica will be at WVC Nashville as a Vet Candy Ambassador, and you can meet her in person on Monday at the Chewy booth, where she’ll be signing copies of her new book, Blackbird. Stop by, say hello, and grab a free signed copywhile supplies last. It’s leadership, veterinary medicine, family, CE, and Music City all rolled into one episode. WVC Nashville is here. And if Andrea Davis has anything to say about it, Nashville is only the beginning.   #veterinarymedicine #wvcnashville #vetmed #animalhealth

  3. Aug 8

    Brain Smarts Live from Nashville: A Career Coach, a Trivia Gauntlet, and One Delusional Honky Tonk Singer

    Brain Smarts Live from WVC Nashville, with The Career Coach Vet, Dr. Ashley Hopkins Hosts Clay and Caitlin Palmer bring Brain Smarts live from Nashville ahead of WVC Nashville 2026. Guest Dr. Ashley Hopkins, Career Coach Vet and founder of Hopper Vet, takes on trivia covering Bobcat Fever in cats, proposed UK veterinary reforms, and Arizona State University's fast track to full AVMA accreditation. Then an uninvited guest from the previous night's honky tonk crashes the taping with a career plan that is, generously, ambitious.   Recorded live ahead of WVC Nashville, August 15 to 18 at Music City Center.   Join us at WVC Nashville by registering here: https://www.viticusgroup.org/wvc-nashville?utm_campaign=45126685-WVCN26%20-%20Vet%20Candy&utm_source=1600x400px%20%28leaderboard%20webpage%20ad%29&utm_content=1600x400px%20%28leaderboard%20webpage%20ad%29     #veterinary #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #funnypodcast #comedy

  4. Aug 8

    Brain Smarts LIVE from WVC Nashville with Dr. Ashley Hopkins

    Hosts Clay and Caitlin Palmer bring Brain Smarts live from Nashville ahead of WVC Nashville 2026. Guest Dr. Ashley Hopkins, Career Coach Vet and founder of Hopper Vet, takes on trivia covering Bobcat Fever in cats, proposed UK veterinary reforms, and Arizona State University's fast track to full AVMA accreditation. Then an uninvited guest from the previous night's honky tonk crashes the taping with a career plan that is, generously, ambitious. Recorded live ahead of WVC Nashville, August 15 to 18 at Music City Center.   Join us at WVC Nashville by registering here: https://www.viticusgroup.org/wvc-nashville?utm_campaign=45126685-WVCN26%20-%20Vet%20Candy&utm_source=1600x400px%20%28leaderboard%20webpage%20ad%29&utm_content=1600x400px%20%28leaderboard%20webpage%20ad%29     #veterinary #vetmed #veterinarymedicine #funnypodcast #comedy

  5. Jul 13

    Can a Veterinary Neurologist Beat the News? Dr. Lauren Koos Takes the Brain Smarts Challenge | WVC Nashville 2026

    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 Veterinary and WVC Nashville headliner—through Vet Candy's fast-paced veterinary trivia showdown. From CRISPR-engineered screwworms to augmented reality surgery, a $230 million veterinary teaching hospital, and the surprising science behind your cat's slow blink, Dr. Koos breaks down what's hype, what's real, and why these stories matter to veterinarians. Along the way, she tackles rapid-fire questions, shares specialist insights, and proves that even neurologists can be stumped. In this episode: Colorado State University's game-changing $230 million veterinary expansion The USDA's $105 million plan to stop the New World Screwworm Could augmented reality become the future of veterinary surgery? The science behind why slow blinking at cats actually works A lightning-round made just for veterinary neurologists Whether you're a veterinarian, veterinary technician, student, or simply obsessed with veterinary medicine, you'll walk away with surprising facts, practical takeaways, and a few laughs. About Dr. Lauren Downey Koos Dr. Lauren Downey Koos is a clinical neurologist at BluePearl Veterinary in Franklin, Tennessee, and a featured speaker at WVC Nashville 2026, where she'll share the latest advances in veterinary neurology. About Brain Smarts Brain Smarts is Vet Candy's fast-paced veterinary news game show, where the brightest minds in veterinary medicine compete against the week's biggest headlines. Think Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!—but for veterinarians. Don't miss WVC Nashville 2026! Join thousands of veterinary professionals August 15–18 in Nashville for four days of world-class CE, hands-on labs, networking, and the biggest names in veterinary medicine—including Dr. Lauren Koos. Sign up here: https://www.viticusgroup.org/wvc-nashville?utm_campaign=45126685-WVCN26%20-%20Vet%20Candy&utm_content=280x1920px%20%28webpage%20ad%29&utm_source=280x1920px%20%28webpage%20ad%29 Subscribe to Vet Candy for weekly veterinary news, research, expert guests, and trivia that every veterinary professional should know.   #veterinarypodcast #vetcandy #veterinarian #veterinarymedicine #animalhealth

  6. Jul 6

    Dr. Stephen Carey Has Main Character Energy on Brain Smarts

    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-nashville?utm_campaign=45126685-WVCN26%20-%20Vet%20Candy&utm_content=280x1920px%20%28webpage%20ad%29&utm_source=280x1920px%20%28webpage%20ad%29   From surprising research and bizarre animal stories to the latest breakthroughs in veterinary medicine, Dr. Carey puts his knowledge (and sense of humor) to the test. Along the way, you'll hear about some of the biggest stories shaping the profession and get a preview of one of the featured speakers at WVC Nashville 2026. Whether you're a veterinarian, veterinary student, technician, or simply love veterinary medicine, this episode delivers laughs, learning, and plenty of unexpected moments. In this episode: Veterinary news trivia and current events The latest research making headlines Funny facts from the world of veterinary medicine Dr. Stephen Carey's journey as an educator and clinician A preview of WVC Nashville 2026 Subscribe to Brain Smarts for new episodes featuring veterinary experts, news, trivia, and the stories everyone in vet med is talking about.     #veterinary #veterinarypodcast #veterinarymediciine #funnypodcast #smartpodcast

  7. Jun 18

    The Mystery of the Cat with the Big Belly — and the Team That Figured It Out | Vet Candy Podcast

    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 most unforgettable cases they have ever worked together. A cat. A big belly. A story that takes more turns than anyone in that exam room expected. Peter and Jaycee were there from the beginning. They know exactly what happened. And they are ready to tell it. Press play. You will not believe what happens next.

  8. Jun 11

    A Wound That Wouldn't Heal: Dr. Joya Griffin's Strangest Dermatology Case Ever | Vet Candy Podcast

    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 Vet — to talk about the strangest dermatology case she has ever seen in her career. What walked through the door, what it looked like, what everyone thought it was, and what it actually turned out to be. You will not see this one coming. Dr. Griffin has built a career finding answers where others couldn't. But this case? This one stopped her cold. Press play. You won't believe what happened.

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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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