Explore every episode of the podcast Don't Call Me Catty
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| Dr. Jonathan Leicht | The Ick Factor: Vet Hiring Faux Paws | POP-UP | 01 | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:27:26 | |
In the inaugural episode of 'Don't Call Me Catty,' co-hosts Jillian and Leilani introduce their mission of offering a no-nonsense look into the veterinary industry. The special guest, Jonathan Leicht, CEO of Mosaic Vet Partners, shares career insights, including hiring practices, mentorship, and handling workplace challenges. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining team culture and being adaptable in a fast-evolving field. Jonathan also opens up about personal stories, including memorable family experiences and the impact of firing a high-performing but toxic team member. This episode highlights the human side of veterinary medicine, aiming to foster better understanding and empathy within the community. About Jonathan: Dr. Jonathan Leicht received his BSc. in Agriculture, Animal Sciences with distinction from the University of Saskatchewan before completing his DVM degree at WCVM in 2009. Over the past 10 + years, Jonathan has worked in clinical practice as well as in a wide range of progressive leadership positions including veterinary sales and operations in general practice, emergency as well as specialty settings. In 2021, Jonathan joined as a partner with Mosaic Veterinary Partners, becoming its CEO in October 2022. Jonathan is passionate about helping guide and grow veterinary businesses, as well as helping team members to achieve greater success in their own careers. When he’s not working, you will find him outside with his wife and two kids skating, skiing, and exploring the world together. For more on Mosaic: https://mosaicvet.com/ About Leilani About Jillian Follow us on Instagram @dontcallmecatty Visit Animal HealthLink Visit Steady Gait Planning For podcast inquiries, please contact Kaleigh at communications@animalhealthlink.ca | |||
| Dr. Gerard O’Leary | Pivots, People, and Pet Tech | POP-UP | 02 | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:32:43 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Gerard O'Leary, the CEO and founder of NxVet. Gerard discusses his unconventional journey from engineering to veterinary medicine, including his work with the European Space Agency and on smartphone technology before moving to medical devices. He elaborates on his commitment to humanizing the veterinary field and breaking down barriers. Gerard provides an in-depth look at NxVet's innovative stethoscope attachment, which combines AI technology for scribing and vital sign measurements. The conversation highlights the importance of persistence, the support from key individuals such as his wife and colleagues, and the challenges faced in entrepreneurship. The episode ends with Gerard’s vision for the future of NxVet and how interested parties can get involved. About Gerard: Dr. Gerard O’Leary has led the technology and business development behind NXVET since co-founding NerveX in 2021. He’s passionate about demonstrating the benefits of NXVET in veterinary clinics and thrives when developing new technologies with the engineering team at the NerveX lab. He received his B.Eng. degree from the University of Galway, and his M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Toronto. Gerard has held engineering positions at Analog Devices, the European Space Agency, and ARM. He is the recipient of the RBC Prize for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the IEEE Predoctoral Achievement Award. His Ph.D. research was in neuroelectronics, and ranged from in-vitro devices for fundamental neuroscience to developing integrated circuits and systems with integrated machine learning accelerators for implantable neural interfaces. Since graduating, Gerard has broadened his research to bioelectronic sensing for solving in-clinic and at-home healthcare challenges. As Chief Executive Officer at NerveX, his goal is to build a sustainable company that supports a world-leading engineering and clinical deployment team. So far, so great! For more on NxVet: https://nx.vet/ Follow us on Instagram @dontcallmecatty Visit Animal HealthLink Visit Steady Gait Planning For podcast inquiries, please contact Kaleigh at communications@animalhealthlink.ca | |||