Cumath Pet Surgeons

Cùmath Pet Surgeons describes itself as an independent referral surgical practice (founded by Scott Rigg and Michelle Murphy) that takes on cases sent by primary-care vets when extra surgical experience or equipment is needed. It focuses on dogs and cats, with surgeons listed as RCVS recognised advanced practitioners in small animal surgery.

Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for complex surgical work with structured aftercare and frequent updates—owners mention thorough explanations of options, follow-up calls, and reassuring emails with photos during overnight stays. Recent cases owners describe include cruciate repair, tendon injury surgery and aftercare, dermoid sinus removal, and imaging to locate and remove a foreign body close to an artery after other clinics had failed attempts.

Services

•Referral small-animal surgery (dogs and cats) for cases sent by primary-care practices.
•Orthopaedic surgery, including (as listed on the website)
•Lameness investigation
•Arthroscopy
•Corrective osteotomies
•Fracture repair
•Arthrodesis Review examples: cruciate repair; an ankle fracture in an elderly dog with a recovery described over several months.
•Soft tissue surgery (website states a wide variety). Review examples: removal of a neck foreign body located via a scan; owners also mention growth/foreign-body related neck surgery.
•Spinal surgery (website), including
•Spinal decompressive surgeries
•Vertebral stabilisations
•Treatment for intervertebral disc disease and other causes of spinal compression
•The clinic data provided lists emergency veterinary services, but the website summary supplied does not describe emergency/out-of-hours arrangements.

People

•Kasia (vet) – repeatedly mentioned for clear explanations and staying in touch (including follow-up calls). Owners also describe her as providing ongoing aftercare for a dog with a tendon injury, and one review credits her with saving a cat’s life.
•Masha (surgeon) – mentioned for keeping owners informed throughout surgery and recovery (including a dermoid sinus removal case).
•Scott (named in a review) – credited with doing a scan to locate a foreign body near an artery and successfully removing it after earlier failed attempts elsewhere.
•Reception and nursing team – multiple owners mention them as attentive and helpful, including support during longer recoveries and when pets stayed overnight.

Reviews

4.9 stars from 26 reviews. * Communication and updates during treatment: owners describe options being explained, regular progress updates, and emails with photos when a pet stayed overnight.

•Complex surgical cases with long recoveries: examples include cruciate repair, tendon injury surgery, ankle fracture repair, and dermoid sinus removal, with owners noting steady improvement over weeks to months.
•Diagnostics used to solve difficult problems: one owner reports a scan identified a hidden foreign body close to an artery, leading to successful removal after prior unsuccessful attempts elsewhere.
•Aftercare and follow-through: owners mention ongoing check-ins (including follow-up calls) and support through rehabilitation.
•Pricing discussed openly (without figures): one review specifically mentions pricing transparency, but no actual prices are given.

Reviews for Cumath Pet Surgeons

Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 26 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Sandra Nicholson

a month ago

Always caring and loving 🥰 great care etc

bruce sievewright

2 months ago

Absolutely amazing staff so helpful no matter what happens there on the case

Tricia Roden

Bella our 5yr old Bernese Mountain Dog was in the care of Cumath for an unusual injury to her tendon. She has received the most wonderful treatment, surgery, and aftercare from Kasia. All of the staff at this practice are wonderful, but we have to send special thanks to Kasia. This comes from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for your professionalism, skill, and kindness. The past few months have been a worrying time for us but we can see the light now as Bella continues to heal, and is visibly feeling better everyday. Your smile has made it all feel better too Kasia, and your yummy treats ☺️ 🐶 ! We would highly recommend this practice to anyone, and if you are worried about your pet, they will give their all to help them. From their pricing transparency, absolute love of the animals in their care, and skill, they are just a superb practice. Almost feels like we (including Bella) have made a friend in Kasia, and the other staff at Cumath! Just like the way it was in the old days when visiting a vet. Something quite special.

Jean Richardson

We were referred to Cumath Pet Surgeons after my elderly whippet broke his ankle. From reception staff, nursing staff & vets everyone was extremely friendly, attentive & professional. It’s been a long haul, but communication was excellent, and different scenarios explained. When he had to stay overnight reassuring emails were sent with photos! Things weren’t straightforward, things aren’t perfect, but over 3 months later we now have an old boy who’s pretty much back walking on four legs!! Thank you

Dawn Aspe

The staff at Cumath vets are amazing. Friendly and helpful. They take such great care for your animals. My Bear was in for his cruciate repair and he was spoilt. Shame he was in for his birthday but they made such a fuss of him. He loves them . Great team. Would highly recommend them if you are needing their care. Bear and his mum .

sophie macleod

Cumath is outstanding with the service they provided for my dog Coupar. The process puts you at ease and all the staff are so friendly and the vet Kasia who treated him was very thorough with explaining what was happening then following up with calls to keep us updated. Thanks again Sophie Macleod

Elaine Howitt

Mazie was referred to Cumath for dermoid sinus removal. We had Masha as our surgeon and she was fantastic, kept us informed of what was happening and took the best care of Mazie who was so excited to see her on every visit. All the staff there were very pleasant and made us feel at ease. Would not hesitate to use them again.

adele

Absolutely amazing. Kasia saved my little cat's life on Friday. I am so grateful. Their care has been exemplary and I can't fault them at all. Highly recommend.

George Simpson

My dog Cuillin had a growth in his neck that a couple of failed attempts of removal by other places. Scott and Co completed a scan and located the foreign body hidden behind one of his arteries and successfully carried out the removal. This was completed over a year ago now and there's been no more growths. Staff and everyone were very thoughtful, caring and helpful in Cuillin's recovery. I can fully recommend Cumath surgeons...

vikki407

3 months ago

Would recommend Cumath Pet Surgeons to anyone! They have been absolutely brilliant with my dog Brodie. Masha who did the surgery was great - so knowledgable and helpful, keeping us informed and updated all the way & all of the staff I encountered were so lovely and caring. Such a great place!