About Cairngorm Vets

BVMS MRCVS 

Founder & Veterinary Surgeon

Eilidh qualified as a vet in 2004 and since then has spent the majority of her career working locally.  She practises with kindness and pragmatism, always focusing on the best solution for the owner and their animal.  Her back-up team consists of a very patient husband, two teenagers, a dog, a cat and two comical ferrets.

RVN

Founder & Registered Vet Nurse

Nicola has worked in animal care locally since 2011, going on to qualify as a registered veterinary nurse in 2017.  She is experienced, warm and patient, and takes special care to help anxious or fearful animals to feel more comfortable.  She has a young son with her partner, as well as working labradors, a terrier and two horses.

Veterinary Care Assistant

Abby joined our nursing team in May 2025.  She comes from Tomintoul and undertook her veterinary nurse training at UHI Thurso.  She especially enjoys laboratory work as well as general nursing, and is already a firm favourite with some of our patients!  At home she has a Labrador, a spaniel and a selection of ducks and hens keep her supplied with eggs.

Receptionist

Julie has previous experience as a veterinary receptionist.  She loves working with both people and animals and will be the friendly face greeting you when you visit us.  She hails from Knockando where she farms with her partner.  She has two collies who like to play just as much as they work.   

Patient Care Assistant

 Lily's a local lass who joined us in March 2025 as a part-time patient care assistant. She is looking forward to starting her VCA qualification at college this year. As well as helping care for animals she takes pride in ensuring our equipment and premises are kept clean and hygienic. After work she enjoys coming home to her dogs Binky and Olive.