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She Was Told to Say Goodbye… Then THIS Happened | Jen Gibson & Ellyse Bacelic-Grgic, RVT (Felix and Fido)
Apr 22, 2026
37m 41s
Daniella Cox | What Actually Makes a Vet Hospital Work (Hint: It’s Not Medicine)
Apr 15, 2026
46m 21s
Dr. Greg Andrews, DVM | Buy Stuff, Tell the Truth, and Don’t Be the Cheapest Vet
Apr 8, 2026
36m 27s
Dr. Heather Murphy, DVM | Beating Cancer Twice, Motherhood, & Vet Med
Apr 1, 2026
27m 52s
Dr. Jodi Viste, DVM | 150 Baby Gifts, a Practice Sale, and the "Euthanasia Song"
Mar 25, 2026
41m 01s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 4/22/26 | ![]() She Was Told to Say Goodbye… Then THIS Happened | Jen Gibson & Ellyse Bacelic-Grgic, RVT (Felix and Fido) | What if veterinary care didn’t stop at the clinic door? In this episode of Don’t Call Me Catty, we’re joined by Ellyse Bacelic-Grgic (RVT & Founder) and Jen Gibson of Felix and Fido, a platform enabling Registered Veterinary Technologists to provide in-home support following veterinary visits. Built from a personal experience with a critically ill pet, Felix and Fido addresses a common gap in care: the transition from clinic to home. Their model supports: Client compliance wit... | 37m 41s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | ![]() Daniella Cox | What Actually Makes a Vet Hospital Work (Hint: It’s Not Medicine) | What actually makes a veterinary hospital work? It's not all about medicine. In this episode of Don’t Call Me Catty, we sit down with Daniella Cox, Hospital Manager at Boreal Veterinary Centre, to talk about what really drives a successful, high-performing clinic, and why leadership, communication, and culture matter more than most people think. Daniella shares her journey from ER tech assistant to managing a 130+ person team, and what it takes to build an environment where people actua... | 46m 21s | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | ![]() Dr. Greg Andrews, DVM | Buy Stuff, Tell the Truth, and Don’t Be the Cheapest Vet | Jillian sits down with Dr. Greg Andrews: equine veterinarian, industry leader, and founding force behind Mosaic Veterinary Partners, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to build a lasting career in veterinary medicine. With over 37 years in practice, Dr. Andrews shares stories from the early days of equine medicine—working out of a tin shack, relying on hands and intuition before advanced diagnostics—and how those experiences shaped his approach to leadership, mentorship, and bu... | 36m 27s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | ![]() Dr. Heather Murphy, DVM | Beating Cancer Twice, Motherhood, & Vet Med | Leilani and Jillian sit down at the 2025 CanWest Veterinary Conference to chat with the incredibly inspiring Dr. Heather Murphy, a Calgary-based veterinarian from Glamorgan Animal Clinic. Dr. Murphy, a 2016 UCVM grad, shares her unconventional and deeply moving 10-year journey through veterinary medicine. At just 23 years old, during her first year of vet school, Heather was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. She opens up about the reality of undergoing surgery and chemo, and even headi... | 27m 52s | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | ![]() Dr. Jodi Viste, DVM | 150 Baby Gifts, a Practice Sale, and the "Euthanasia Song" | This week, we’re talking to Dr. Jodi Viste, and asking her how the heck she has 150 friends. She is a rural mixed-animal vet, mother, ABVMA council member, and a passionate community member. We’re diving into the "extraordinary ordinary" life of a small-town vet, including: The realities of the veterinary shortage, The dark humour we use to survive the hardest parts of the job, and Why "burnout is the curse of the strong." We also pull back the curtain on her 2021 sale to VCA, ... | 41m 01s | ||||||
| 3/19/26 | ![]() Liz Blake (Pets Plus Us) | The $40,000 Wake-Up Call From a Pet Insurance Insider | We sat down with Liz Blake, Sr. Veterinary Sales Representative at Pets Plus Us, for a conversation that starts light but quickly gets real. From Halloween costumes to $10,000 emergencies and life-changing decisions, this episode dives into the reality of pet insurance in vet med. Liz shares her stories from over 25 years in clinic and industry including the moment that changed everything: a six-month-old puppy, two broken legs, and a bill that altered the course of her life. We explore: ... | 38m 53s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | ![]() Shannon Gervais, RVT | Redefining the RVT Career Path | This episode is sponsored by Solvet Canada: https://solvet.ca/ We sit down with the one and only Shannon Gervais, RVT, at CanWest in Banff for a conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, networking, and the future of veterinary medicine. Shannon shares her journey from RVT to a career that spans clinical practice, pharmaceutical sales, leadership, consulting, and founding multiple ventures in the veterinary space. We talk about what it really takes to grow beyond the traditional RVT r... | 44m 26s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | ![]() Kamryn Shaughnessy-Gervais | Grit, Rodeo, and Regenerative Medicine | This episode is sponsored by Solvet Canada. https://solvet.ca/ Recorded live at CanWest 2025 in Banff, we sat down with Kamryn Shaughnessy-Gervais: Inside Sales Rep at AniCell Biotech, animal-health industry “legacy kid,” and competitive barrel racer with serious grit. Kamryn grew up in veterinary medicine (trade shows, clinics, and all), then moved from Canada to Texas to compete and study at Texas Tech University, completing a BSc in Animal Science and a Master’s in Veterinary Science. She... | 32m 30s | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | ![]() Dr. Candace Stuart, DVM | Two Clinics. One Territory. Thousands of Patients: Life as a Yukon Veterinarian | We sit down with Dr. Candace Stuart, a veterinarian practicing in Whitehorse, Yukon, at one of only two veterinary clinics serving the entire territory. Dr. Stuart shares what it truly means to practice medicine in Canada’s North, where referral centers can be 10–14 hours away, emergency care is covered in-house, and veterinarians must rely heavily on teamwork, adaptability, and trust. From performing complex surgeries without immediate backup to supporting clients who may need to fly or dri... | 27m 23s | ||||||
| 2/19/26 | ![]() Shea Lee, RVT (ABVTA) | Challenging RVT Misconceptions & Advocating for Forgotten Animals | Registered Veterinary Technologists are the backbone of veterinary medicine. But so many people (including pet owners) don’t fully understand what RVTs do, what they’re trained for, or how much they carry. In this episode of Don’t Call Me Catty, we sit down with Shea Lee, RVT, President (Vice-President at the time of recording) of the Alberta Veterinary Technologist Association (ABVTA), to talk about the real work happening behind the scenes. We focus especially on shelter medicine, where pat... | 24m 52s | ||||||
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| 2/13/26 | ![]() Ashley Nicholls (Reach Ag) | Sticks, Coyotes, and the Human Side of Agriculture | Leilani and Jillian sit down with Ashley Nicholls of Reach Ag for a wide-ranging conversation that blends leadership, culture, and real-world agriculture experience with plenty of laughs along the way. Ashley shares his journey from Australia to Canada, including stories from Australian cowboy culture and what it was like entering the agriculture industry later in life. Together, they explore the unique challenges that arise when business, family, and tradition intersect: a reality familiar t... | 50m 48s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | ![]() Dr. Phil Buote, DVM | Fear, Facts, and Fairness: How Veterinary Complaints Are Really Handled | Complaints are one of the most anxiety-provoking experiences in veterinary medicine. However, they don’t have to be a mystery, and they don’t have to define you. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Phil Buote, DVM, Deputy Registrar and Complaints Director at the Alberta Veterinary Medical Association (ABVMA), for an open, human conversation about what really happens when a complaint is filed. Phil walks us through the complaints process from start to finish, sharing why most complaints are ... | 32m 29s | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | ![]() Thierry (Jerry) Locati, RVT | Talking to Pet Owners Is His Full-Time Job | We sit down with Jerry Locati, an RVT whose full-time job is talking to pet owners when they’re worried, overwhelmed, and unsure what to do next. Jerry shares his path into veterinary medicine, what led him to become an RVT, and who he is outside of the profession (including his life as a bass guitarist while off the clock). We talk about his role at Animal HealthLink, where he’s often the voice on the phone when a pet owner is facing a potential crisis and needs calm, experienced guidance. T... | 34m 25s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | ![]() Dr. Jeannet Kessels | The Facebook Post That Sparked a Global Climate Movement in Vet Med | In this episode of Don’t Call Me Catty, we sit down with Dr. Jeannet Kessels, DVM, founder of Vets For Climate Action, to trace how one moment of concern turned into a worldwide effort to unite veterinary voices for the planet. From the frontlines of climate-driven animal welfare crises to conversations with veterinary organizations across continents, Dr. Kessels shares what it takes to build momentum in a profession rooted in science, trust, and community connection. We talk about why veteri... | 35m 57s | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | ![]() Dr. Savannah Howse-Smith, DVM | She Was a TV Vet. Now What? | In this episode, we talk with Dr. Savannah Howse-Smith: Métis veterinarian, former star of Dr. Savannah: Wild Rose Vet, and Lead Veterinarian with the Canadian Animal Task Force. We discuss her journey from mixed animal practice to small animal care, how she found herself on television, and why community-centred care matters in Indigenous communities across Canada. Join us for stories from the clinic, insights into effective allyship to Indigenous communities, and how Dr. Savannah continues t... | 48m 02s | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | ![]() Dr. Heather James | Grit, Growth, and Doing Things Differently | POP-UP | 04 | In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Heather James, DVM for a candid conversation about finding your calling, surviving the messy middle, giving back through mentorship, and noticing the impact of your work. Heather shares her non-linear path to vet med, from an early background in art, to quitting programs that weren’t the right fit, to selling Girl Guide cookies at 2 a.m. outside a bar because opportunity doesn’t always show up during business hours. We talk about grit in its many forms: w... | 51m 15s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | ![]() Syd Vaughan | Why “Just Breathing” Might Be the Most Underrated Tool in Vet Med | POP-UP | 03 | We're thrilled to introduce you to Syd Vaughan, Registered Massage Therapist, breathwork coach, and founder of 3 Well by Syd. Syd shares her personal journey into breathwork and how regulating the nervous system can be a practical, effective tool for managing stress, especially in high-pressure professions like veterinary medicine. The conversation reflects on the speakers’ experience at CVMA 2025, where Syd guided a group of veterinary professionals through a breathwork session that challen... | 36m 28s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | ![]() Dr. Gerard O’Leary | Pivots, People, and Pet Tech | POP-UP | 02 | 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... | 32m 43s | ||||||
| 8/11/25 | ![]() Dr. Jonathan Leicht | The Ick Factor: Vet Hiring Faux Paws | POP-UP | 01 | 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... | 27m 26s | ||||||
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