Cumath Pet Surgeons

- Clear communication throughout treatment, including explanations of different scenarios, follow-up calls, regular progress updates, and reassuring emails with photos during overnight stays. - Experienced handling of complex surgical referrals, with recent examples including a ruptured neck disc, tendon injury, cruciate repair, ankle fracture, dermoid sinus removal, and a foreign body removal after earlier failed attempts elsewhere. - Kind, reassuring staff across the clinic, from reception and nursing staff through to vets and surgeons, with Kasia mentioned especially often for her calm and supportive manner.

Cumath Pet Surgeons presents itself as an independent referral surgical practice founded by Scott Rigg and Michelle Murphy, taking 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. Recent owner feedback continues to highlight complex case work alongside strong communication, including careful explanations, regular updates, and follow-through during recovery.

Services

•Referral surgery for dogs and cats, for cases sent on by primary-care practices.
•Orthopaedic surgery, including lameness investigation, arthroscopy, corrective osteotomies, fracture repair, and arthrodesis. Recent examples mentioned by owners include cruciate repair, tendon injury surgery, and treatment after an ankle fracture in an elderly dog.
•Soft tissue surgery, with owners describing cases such as dermoid sinus removal and a neck foreign body removal after imaging identified the problem close to an artery.
•Spinal surgery, including decompressive procedures, vertebral stabilisations, and treatment for intervertebral disc disease and other causes of spinal compression. A recent review mentions a dog admitted with a ruptured disc in the neck.
•Diagnostics and peri-operative care, with reviews mentioning scans, examinations under anaesthetic, overnight stays, recovery updates, and structured aftercare.
•Emergency veterinary services have been listed for the clinic, although specific out-of-hours arrangements are not set out here.

Pricing

A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit above average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Reviews also mention pricing transparency and clear discussion of options.

People

•Scott Rigg – founder, and named by one owner in a case involving imaging and successful removal of a foreign body hidden near an artery.
•Michelle Murphy – founder.
•Kasia Sosnowska (vet) – repeatedly praised for calm, thorough explanations, follow-up calls, kindness, and ongoing aftercare; reviews mention her in tendon injury care, an examination under anaesthetic, and a life-saving emergency for a cat.
•Masha (surgeon) – thanked for keeping owners informed during a dermoid sinus removal case and through recovery.
•Reception and nursing team – regularly described as friendly, attentive, helpful, and reassuring, particularly during overnight stays and longer recoveries.

Reviews

Google reviews show 4.9 stars from 30 reviews. Recent feedback is consistently very positive, with owners most often highlighting

•Clear communication throughout treatment, including explanations of different scenarios, follow-up calls, regular progress updates, and reassuring emails with photos during overnight stays.
•Experienced handling of complex surgical referrals, with recent examples including a ruptured neck disc, tendon injury, cruciate repair, ankle fracture, dermoid sinus removal, and a foreign body removal after earlier failed attempts elsewhere.
•Kind, reassuring staff across the clinic, from reception and nursing staff through to vets and surgeons, with Kasia mentioned especially often for her calm and supportive manner.
•Strong aftercare and continuity, with owners describing pets being closely monitored over weeks or months and recoveries progressing with steady support.

Reviews for Cumath Pet Surgeons

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 30 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Jordan Suttar

2 months ago

Our dog Barney was admitted to Cumath on Monday due to a ruptured disc in his neck and has since been staying at Cumath. The continuous updates and time taken by the staff to properly care for Barney and let us know how he has been doing has been second to none. Although it is early days Barney will hopefully 🤞 be making a full recovery thanks to the fast acting and caring team at Cumath Pet Surgeons.

Aileen Meek

Although naturally anxious about my spaniel undergoing an examination under anaesthetic, on arrival and meeting vet Kasia Sosnowska, I was calmed and reassured. Kasia was gentle, thorough, kind, instilling trust and confidence in me and her patient.

Gail Halliday

3 months ago

5 star service very professional and very caring and supportive couldnt have got better for my dog Thank you so much Cumath

Mollie Brook-Walker

Sandra Nicholson

5 months ago

Always caring and loving 🥰 great care etc

bruce sievewright

6 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

7 months ago

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