is our specialist for everything related to cats and fulfilled a lifelong dream in January 2023 by opening Switzerland's first cat clinic. Her areas of expertise include internal medicine, ophthalmology, dermatology, allergies, geriatrics, and dentistry. Dental treatments, minor surgeries, and everything related to the well-being of cats are part of her daily routine.
She completed her training and apprenticeship at various small animal practices and clinics in central and eastern Switzerland. From 2009 to 2022, she was co-owner and employee of the small animal practice at Obersee in Altendorf SZ, and since then her entire focus has been on cats.
She’s actually from downtown Zurich, but feels right at home on the left side of the lake. The cat veterinarian, of course, has two pampered, fluffy roommates of her own: Caillou and ZsaZsa, two Sacred Birmas who love to “pose” for the amateur photographer. The three Sicilian dogs Enzo, Fiona, and Orso (Cirneco dell’Etna) are responsible for the athletic activities and time spent in nature—they even come along for hiking and mountain biking! She likes to relax with a good book, inspired by the pros of relaxation: her four Moorish tortoises, which perfectly round out her little private zoo.
Member of ISFM / International Cat Care Veterinary Society, EVDS (European Veterinary Dental Society) and GST (Swiss Veterinary Society)
Dr. med. vet. Leslie Wohlgroth
has been our newest team member since March 2026 and is here at the cat practice every Tuesday. She lives in the Zurich Oberland and also runs her own mobile veterinary practice and provides medical consulting services at Switzerland's largest veterinary laboratory.
Since completing her studies in Zurich over 20 years ago, she has developed a particular interest in laboratory medicine, internal medicine, diabetes, kidney disease, allergies, infectious diseases, geriatrics, and behavioral medicine. Before the birth of her son, she even headed the microbiology department of a large laboratory. Continuing education is also very important to her, and she would like to deepen her knowledge in the fields of ophthalmology, ultrasound, and neurology.
At the moment, a small dog enriches her life, as her son is unfortunately allergic to cat hair, but thanks to her job, she still gets to pet cats. Peace and quiet in nature or reading offer her the perfect balance to her already very varied working day.
Yvonne Sigrist, DVM
has been part of the cat team since February 2025, bringing with him a wealth of expertise and practical experience. He studied veterinary medicine in Iran, graduating with a DVM degree, and worked there as a veterinarian for several years before fleeing to Switzerland.
In Switzerland, he first concentrated on learning perfect High German and then gained experience in Swiss veterinary medicine through internships and positions as a TPA at the veterinary hospital and a small animal clinic in Zurich. At the same time, he completed the demanding training program to become a veterinary anesthesia technician (VAT) and successfully passed the exam in April 2025. Since then, he has been enriching our team with his excellent support during operations, thanks in part to his calm manner and good humor.
When we're not teaching him funny Swiss German words, he likes to go to the gym or take walks in nature in his free time, and he often cooks delicious Persian specialties. He also really enjoyed sledding with the team, as you can see in the group photo below.
TPA VAT / DVM Reza Setoudeh
joined the cat team in February 2026 with great motivation and enthusiasm. Before completing her training as a veterinary practice assistant in 2025, she gained several years of professional experience in tourism, living in New York for almost five years and marketing Switzerland as a travel destination.
During this time, she also volunteered at the ASPCA animal shelter and realized that she wanted to pursue her passion for animals. After spending a gap year in Ireland, where she gained her first experience working in a veterinary clinic, she returned to Switzerland to become a veterinary technician.
In Basel, where she grew up, her senior cat Joey is thoroughly pampered. In contrast to him, she likes to spend her free time actively—traveling, working out, doing yoga, or hiking in the summer. To relax, she turns to Joey for inspiration: as a “cinéphile,” she’s well-versed in TV shows and movies and often enjoys them while doing a puzzle on the side. She also loves cooking (and, of course, eating) with friends and has recently taken up playing padel.
TPA Natalie Horn
has been happily supporting our team every Wednesday and Thursday since January 2026. She also completed her training as a veterinary practice assistant in 2025, which she was able to do in the exciting environment of the Zurich Animal Hospital.
Before her apprenticeship, she rode horses a lot and did internships in occupational therapy and at a daycare center. During her training, she was also able to do an exchange at the Kreis 2 small animal practice, where she has been working part-time since completing her apprenticeship. In the summer of 2026, she will then go on to take her vocational baccalaureate.
At home, she enjoys pampering her three cats, Loki, Anni, and Willow, when she's not at the gym or spending time with her friends in nature or traveling. For example, in the fall of 2025, she volunteered at an animal shelter in Thailand. We and our patients greatly appreciate her caring nature and cheerful disposition.
TPA Oona Wunderlin
is the first apprentice in Switzerland to be training at a cat clinic. To successfully complete her training as a veterinary practice assistant in 2027, she will also have the opportunity to participate in several exchanges at our partner clinics.
Having grown up in Hirzel and attended school in Horgen, she is definitely the most local member of the team. Animals have always been very important to her, so this career path was a natural choice for her. After her apprenticeship, she plans to pursue her vocational baccalaureate.
In addition to work and school, she spends a lot of time with her dog and her four (!!) ponies. She does ground work, free work, gymnastics, and even goes hiking with them. Of course, there are also cats in the stable and during the holidays at her grandparents' house in Sardinia.
TPA in training Eva Linda Usai
Dr. med. vet. Saskia Quante, Diplomate of ACVIM
Dr. Quante is a mobile specialist in small animal medicine and is available on call. She completed her training in internal medicine at the Vetsuisse Faculty in Zurich. She then worked for 13 years in Hong Kong and Singapore at various referral clinics and has been back in Switzerland since 2020.
Dr. Quante helps us on site in the diagnosis and management of complicated medical cases and advanced diagnostics such as ultrasound. Her area of expertise includes diseases of the internal organs such as gastrointestinal, hormonal, infectious, metabolic, pulmonary and blood diseases.
But the most important thing is that Dr. Quante is also a cat lover and a big fan of our cat-friendly practice. She has two cats of her own, Shadow and Luna, who are, of course, completely spoiled.
VIMS
Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist
Mobile Specialist in Internal Medicine, Dogs & Cats
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