Dr. med. vet. Leslie Wohlgroth
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 is actually from Zurich, but feels very much at home on the left side of the lake. The cat veterinarian also has two pampered, fluffy roommates of her own: Caillou and ZsaZsa, two Sacred Burmese cats who love to "pose" for the amateur photographer. The three Sicilian dogs Enzo, Fiona, and Orso (Cirneco dell'Etna) are responsible for sporting activities and time in nature—they even go hiking and mountain biking! The small private zoo is complemented by four sun worshippers and relaxation pros—Moorish tortoises.
Member of ISFM / International Cat Care Veterinary Society, EVDS (European Veterinary Dental Society) and GST (Swiss Veterinary Society)
TPA VAT / DVM Reza Setoudeh
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 Natalie Horn
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 a gap year in Ireland, where she gained her first experience in a veterinary practice, she returned to Switzerland to become a veterinary assistant.
In Basel, where she grew up, senior cat Joey enjoys being pampered. In contrast to him, she likes to spend her free time actively traveling, working out, doing yoga, or hiking in the summer, or even at home with a puzzle and a good TV series. She enjoys cooking (and eating, of course) with friends and has recently taken up padel.
TPA Oona Wunderlin
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 in training Eva Linda Usai
is the first student in Switzerland to receive training in a cat practice. In order to successfully complete her training as a veterinary practice assistant in 2027, she will also have the opportunity to enjoy several exchanges at our partner practices.
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 educational path was a natural choice. After completing her apprenticeship, she plans to go on to obtain her vocational baccalaureate diploma.
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.
Vets on call:
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 enthusiast and a big fan of our cat-friendly practice. She has two cats of her own, Shadow & Luna, who are of course completely spoiled.
VIMS
Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist
Mobile specialist for internal medicine, dog & cat
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