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.  At home she has a husband and young son, as well as working Labradors, a terrier and two horses.

RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse 

Abby joined our nursing team in May 2025.  She hails 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 two Labradors, a spaniel and a selection of ducks and hens to keep her supplied with eggs.

 BVM BVS MRCVS 

Veterinary Surgeon

Rosanna has enjoyed a varied veterinary career and helps us part-time while undertaking a Masters in animal nutrition.  Recognisable by her cheery smile, you might see her out and about exploring the hills with her dog pal Daisy when she's taking a break from her studies.

RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Paula is an experienced vet nurse with interests in rehabilitation and client care.  With a soft spot for the wee ones, she especially loves her terriers, but enjoys working with and caring for all of our patients.  

Student Veterinary Care Assistant

 Lily's a local lass who joined us in March 2025 and took to the role so well she is now undertaking her VCA qualification at college. 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. 

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 lives with her partner and her wee girl on a farm near Knockando, and she has two busy collies who like to play just as much as they work.   

Receptionist

Susan came to us from a background in banking and so far she's enjoying the career change, despite all the weird and wonderful challenges which can crop up each day!  Calmly juggling incoming calls, messages and visitors, she's always a level-headed voice ready to help.