Desk Wench Confessions

Trigger warning.  This episode of Desk Wench Confessions contains descriptions of self harm and suicide ideation. Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. ********************************************************** One of few good things that changed during the pandemic is that the veterinary community started speaking more openly and honestly about mental health.  This conversation is long overdue. Veterinary professionals are some of the most highly trained individuals when it comes to caring for animals, but they often don't have access to the same level of care when it comes to their own wellbeing. This episode of Desk Wench Confessions is dedicated to mental health and normalizing the mental health conversation. Guest, Maggie Rose Macar, the founder of zant. a mental health services app connecting mental health providers to those in need, tells about her journey to help others that are suffering silently and in need of professional help.   Follow Caitlin Palmer @deskwench   ▷ LET'S BECOME FRIENDS!! 

Colorado native, Natalie Malkut, is more than a veterinary technician, she's also an inventor. She recently created BradyBoots, an eco friendly way to comfortably monitor ECG patients. On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, host Caitlin Palmer finds out more about this smart lady on a mission! We love you for listening!   Learn more about Natalie and BradyBoots by clicking on the link below: Natalie Malkut     Follow Caitlin Palmer @deskwench   ▷ LET'S BECOME FRIENDS!! 

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, host Caitlin Palmer meets Dr. Thom Jenkins.  Dr. Thom, a British veterinarian, has spent time all around the globe and tell us stories about helping animals and making changes for the better.   Follow Caitlin Palmer @deskwench   ▷ LET'S BECOME FRIENDS!! 

Meet the man behind the Desk Wench, Clay Palmer!  On this episode of Desk Wench Confession, it is all about L O V E!  We meet host Caitlin Palmer's love, Clay Palmer, who happens to work at a pet crematory.   They talk about life, love, and things you didn't know about cremation.    Follow Caitlin Palmer @deskwench   ▷ LET'S BECOME FRIENDS!! 

On this episode of the Desk Wench Confessions, we meet the multi-talented Rhonda Bell, who, in addition to being an entrepreneur, she also spends her free time canning on TikTok!  Who would have thought canning would be so popular.   Rhonda talks about the day she realized that she was pushing herself too hard (she was just admitted in ICU when she tried to do payroll) and how she's learned to take things one day at a time after she founded Dog Days Consulting. Listen in to hear more about this amazing human being!   Follow Caitlin Palmer @deskwench   ▷ LET'S BECOME FRIENDS!! 

On this episode of the Desk Wench Confessions, Caitlin Palmer gets real with Dr. Stacey Cordivano, an equine veterinarian who is on a mission to bring happiness back to our profession.  Dr. Stacey talks about her life and her seven secrets to making your wellbeing a priority.  They also review the stats from the new wellbeing survey where: Ninety-two percent of respondents rated increased stress as one of their top mental health challenges, 88% cited student debt and concerns about the risk of suicide as leading stressors for veterinarians. And the percentage of veterinarians with serious psychological distress has increased to 9.7% in 2021 as measured by the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale, compared to 6.4% in 2019.    Learn more about Dr. Stacey at https://thewholeveterinarian.com Follow Caitlin Palmer @deskwench   ▷ LET'S BECOME FRIENDS!! 

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, we meet the lovely Aussie vet twins, Dr. Audry and Dr. Alison Shen.  These two ladies have some great stories to tell about their adventures running their mobile practices in Australia.  We learn about their exciting lives, including staring in Bondi Vet- reality show, creating a camp for future vets, and saving wildlife at a medical clinic they founded after the devastating wildfires in 2020.   Wait, did I tell you that they also designed a line of sexy, glamorous and fashionable scrubs?     Follow Caitlin @thedeskwench     ▷ LET'S BECOME FRIENDS!! 

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, we meet the amazing Dr. Angela Hoffman.  Not too many stay-at-home mothers make the transition from caring for four children 24/7 to veterinarian, but Dr. Angela Hoffmann has proven absolutely anything is possible in the world of vet medicine. At 42 years old and a single mother to four, the agonizing decision on what to do for the future of her family was one of the biggest career choices she made in her life—but she did it. Feeling positively ancient compared to her younger piers in the veterinary industry, she got into veterinary school and made the journey to becoming a vet. Years down the line, her choice has greatly benefited both her own personal well-being and her family. They now reside in a beautiful Oceanside house, and she owns her own private clinic where she sees a variety of small animals. Dr. Hoffman is an inspiration because she truly shows that no matter what your personal situation is, the potential is there to realize your dreams and become the person you want to be. When she first joined veterinary school, she was one of the oldest people there, but she was able to overcome this and succeed. Follow Caitlin @thedeskwench   ▷ LET'S BECOME FRIENDS!! 

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 song, 'A dry cat food Christmas.'  We also meet Dr. Mark Lee, who just released his first children's book, "Santa needs a vet." They also chat about the best holiday gifts for pets and the people that love them and Dr. McExtra tells us about his very favorite holiday movies!   Follow Caitlin @thedeskwench Check out Dr. Mark Lee's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Santas-Reindeer-Needs-Vet-Mark/dp/B09M75TXNQ ▷ LET'S BECOME FRIENDS!! 

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 out the Desk Wench on Instagram @thedeskwench 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 on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/myvetcandy​ Subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/myvetcandy Get our merch!! https://www.bonfire.com/store/vet-candy/      

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions we meet the incredible Jade Velasquez. Jade is unquestionably one of the most outspoken veterinary professionals in the world.  And with good reason, as a veterinary technician, practice manager, and creator of Veterinary Support Staff Unleashed Facebook group, she's distinguished herself as one of the most interesting personalities of our field.  We learn more about this cool mom and find out why she's a little obsessed with Stephen King.   Jade just released her second book in the horror genre, Waste of Wrath: A short horror story. Jade talks about life in vet med and her no so secret obsession with everything Stephen King.   Get your copy of Jade's Waste of Wrath: A short horror story: https://tinyurl.com/n5hyx4zk Check out the Desk Wench on TikTok @deskwench Check out the Desk Wench on Instagram @thedeskwench 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 on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/myvetcandy​ Subscribe to our YouTube channel at youtube.com/myvetcandy Get our merch!! https://www.bonfire.com/store/vet-candy/

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions with Caitlin Palmer, we meet veterinary student and bird lover, Emily Blake, who shares stories about cool raptors and other birds of prey.  Emily, a fourth year at the University of Ontario veterinary college also chats about life, love, and her plans for the future.    Follow Caitlin @deskwench on TIkTOk Follow Emily @future_dr_emily_blake/

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 why she likes to examine brains.   

On this show, TikToker Amber Elalem talks about her craziest days working as a vet tech in Tampa.  No topic is taboo on this show, including crazy pet names, thirst traps, and since she's from Florida, that means we play the Florida man game!  

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.   Follow @theDeskWench on TikTok Follow @/dermdogtorjeff on Instagram

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

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. 

On this episode of Desk Wench Confidential, we meet Dr. Cade, the Co-Founder and Partner of Skoped Micro- a company that makes a cool microscope adaptor for your phone that makes your histopathology images come to life. He's also a practicing veterinarian and owner of a veterinary clinic in Oklahoma and the coolest dad in the county.  Caitlin and Dr. Cade talk about some crazy days and some of the weirdest things Dr. Cade has found on the other end of his microscope.    Vet Candy delivers world class content, with engaging voices and inspirational messages curated by a network of top influencers and experts. Made for your streaming world. Watch anywhere, anytime, from any device.     Follow the Desk Wench on TikTok Learn more about Skoped Micro at skopedmicro.com

On this episode of Desk Wench Confessions, Caitlin meets the amazing Alyssa Mages who shares some really funny stories about life working in a veterinary clinic.  Highlights include bucket plunges and maggot induced fainting episodes.  Listen for a very gross but fun time!   Do you have some fun stories to share with us?  Email us at hello@myvetcandy.com and tell us about it!   Sign up for our free weekly newsletter at https://www.myvetcandy.com Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/myvetcandy Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/myvetcandy Get our merch!! 100% proceeds go to charities you love: https://www.bonfire.com/store/vet-candy/   #veterinarymedicine #veterinarian #veterinary #vetmed #veterinaryTechnician