About Cùmath Pet Surgeons
Cùmath Pet Surgeons is an independent small animal referral practice in Aberdeenshire. Cùmath's founders, Scott Rigg and Michelle Murphy, have many years of experience in the Scottish veterinary community, including previously managing an award winning referral practice. Cùmath Pet Surgeons was launched in early 2024 and is rapidly expanding. We're primarily a surgical referral centre, providing a comprehensive orthopaedic service including lameness investigation, arthroscopy, corrective osteotomies, fracture repair and arthrodesis. We perform spinal decompressive surgeries and vertebral stabilisations for intervertebral disc disease and other causes of spinal compression and we perform a wide variety of soft tissue surgeries.
We aim to provide procedures at fixed prices and to offer a complications warranty to ensure that the price quoted to a client is the price paid.
The Vacancies
We are looking for Registered Veterinary Nurses to join our practice to help care for our in-patients overnight.
These permanent positions are ideal for nurses who have an interest in post-surgical care. This encompasses many interesting aspects of nursing, notably analgesia, physiotherapy, fluid therapy and general husbandry. Additional training for our varied surgical caseload will be provided where required.
Even though night nurses spend part of their time working alone, they are very much part of the team and are hugely appreciated by every member of the team and the owners of the pets they are caring for.
We are looking into rotations at the moment for our Night Nurses and are considering 4 nights on / 8 night off or 5 nights on / 10 nights off. We are open to other suggestions and are looking forward to finding the right team members and working together to make sure that the hours work for everyone.
If you are interested in post-surgical care, are comfortable with overnight work and are looking for a new challenge, please get in touch with us by emailing michelle@cumath.vet or contacting Michelle Murphy or Jillian McHugh on 01358293101. If you would like to visit us to see our facilities, meet the team and find out more about the role you would be more than welcome.
Salary and Benefits
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Salary Range: From £24,000 for 28-30 hours per week (average) This will be dependent on the finalised rota agreed with the successful applicants.
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Pension enrollment
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6 weeks' holidays, increasing with years of service
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Birthday leave
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RCVS and VDS memberships funded
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Cost-price treatment for your own pets (fair use policy applies)
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Relocation expenses may be available for the successful candidate
Our practice strives to constantly offer the best care possible, and ongoing CPD along with studies for further qualifications will be encouraged and supported.
We can offer the opportunity for RVNs to perform Schedule 3 procedures (with appropriate training) and the chance to assist with or provide CPD for our referring practices.
Facilities and Features
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Single site practice in Ellon, Aberdeenshire
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Easy access for anyone living outside of Ellon
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Free parking at practice
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Mental Health First Aider
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Ascend Practice Management Software with Vetcheck allowing us to be paper-free with consent forms, GA sheets, hospital sheets and more!
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Idexx In-House laboratory
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On-site CT scanner
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In-house 3D printing
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Arthroscope
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Operating Microscope
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Separate dog and cat wards
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Air-conditioned kennels
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Underfloor heating throughout
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Dog shower
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Brewdog headquarters and pub across the road!
Why are we called Cùmath?
Cùmath is the name of a German Short Haired Pointer, which vet Scott owned. The name Cùmath is derived from Gaelic, meaning good dog. Cùmath the dog was an excellent companion to Scott during the early years of his career and the intention is for Cùmath Pet Surgeons to allow owners to have as much good quality time with their own “good dogs” (and cats!) as possible.
Cùmath Quality of Life
We recognise the importance of a work life balance and are open to flexible working, job sharing and will consider a wide variety of working requests.
We are proud of the supportive and positive environment we continue to create and try as a team to organise social events regularly. One of our recent practice team events have been visits to Aberdeen Beach for the perfect combination of Sauna and wild swimming!
Client Feedback
"I cannot thank, the whole team, enough for the care and attention recieved when we recently attended the practice. Billy, our BT was referred for a dislocated hip and from the first communication onwards Billy and the family were very much supported at a difficult time. Thank you so much and Billy is recovering well. 🐕" - J Willox
"My dog , Juke, went in for a cruciate ligament operation and all at Cùmath were both professional and went above and beyond, during the op and all the aftercare involved. I cannot recommend them highly enough." - C Hall
"We cannot recommend Scott and his team highly enough. Our wee Iona required an operation last week, and she was in safe hands all the way through. Everything was fully explained before, during and after. All done in a friendly and professional manner. Thanks again." - M Mundie
About the Area
We're based in Ellon, a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, approximately 16 miles north of Aberdeen, lying on the River Ythan, which has one of the few undeveloped river estuaries on the eastern coast of Scotland.
There's so much to see and do with the beautiful coasts and further inland our amazing scenic mountain ranges.
Ellon has a great community feel with lots of local amenities.
Aberdeen International Airport is just over 20 miles away with Aberdeen Train station 16 miles away so you have all the benefits of living and working in rural Aberdeenshire with easy access to different destinations.
Examples of what you can see and do in and around Ellon:
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BrewDog Brewery: Take a tour of the brewery, learn about the craft beer-making process, and sample some of their delicious brews.
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Tolquhon Castle: Explore the ruins of this 16th-century castle, which offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
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Ellon Castle Gardens: Stroll through these beautiful gardens, which feature a variety of plants and flowers.
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Haddo House and Country Park: Visit this historic house and explore its beautiful gardens and parkland.
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Newburgh Beach: Relax on the sandy beach, enjoy a picnic, or go for a swim in the North Sea.
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Ythan Estuary Nature Reserve: See a variety of wildlife, including birds, seals, and dolphins, at this important nature reserve.
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Aden Country Park: Hike or bike through the park's trails, visit the children's play area, or have a picnic.
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Tolquhon Gallery: This renowned gallery showcases contemporary Scottish and British art, including paintings, sculptures, and ceramics. It's a great place to explore local and national artistic talent.
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Community Events: Ellon hosts various community events throughout the year, including fairs, festivals, and cultural celebrations. These events often feature local artists, musicians, and performers.
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Local Crafts and Artisans: You can find unique crafts and artisanal products from local artisans in shops around Ellon.
