Joining Kathryn for this episode of VETchat is Jo Malone, CEO of vetPartners, a veterinary group made up of some of the most respected and trusted small animal, equine, farm and mixed practices and animal healthcare companies, with 11,000 employees working in more than 700 sites across Europe and from its headquarters in York.

In this episode, Kathryn and Jo discuss Jo's career so far, including the path that led her to set up vetPartners. Jo shares advice on how to create a great company culture, how to be a leader and the importance of knowing when to use different communication styles. Jo also shares her proudest moments so far as CEO, some of the main hardships that she has had to overcome, and what she wishes she had learnt earlier in her career.