Vet It Out Podcast With Dr. Leah

Hi friends, I’m Dr. Leah Osowiecki—though many know me as “Dr. Leah” or “Dr. O”—and I’m so excited to welcome you to the very first episode of Vetted Out . Since I was five years old, I knew I wanted to be a veterinarian. My passion has always been about more than just treating animals—it’s also about supporting the people who love them. During the pandemic, I left my clinic jobs and devoted myself to in-home hospice care, helping families say goodbye to their pets in the comfort of their own homes. That experience reminded me how powerful the human–animal bond truly is. In this episode, I open up about my personal journey, the challenges facing the veterinary profession, and why I believe this show is so important. We’ll talk honestly about compassion fatigue, the mental health crisis in veterinary medicine, and the misconceptions that hurt both vets and pet parents. As I say in the episode: “No matter our differences in politics, religion,