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Administrative Team 

Michelle is a qualified veterinary nurse. She started her career in 2001 and enjoyed life in general practice for many years. In 2012 Michelle took on the practice manager role in a busy small animal practice in Aberdeen. It was here that Michelle and Scott, who had been friends for many years, started their highly successful professional relationship. This saw the improvement and expansion of the first opinion practices and the establishment of an award-winning referral hospital. Alongside her full-time career and family life, Michelle was awarded a certificate in veterinary practice management at Liverpool university. Cumath pet surgeons opened in early 2024 and here Michelle will continue her commitment to providing excellent veterinary care. Michelle's own cumath is a very friendly poodle called Puzzle.

Michelle Murphy

Practice Manager

Michelle is a qualified veterinary nurse. She started her career in 2001 and enjoyed life in general practice for many years.

In 2012 Michelle took on the practice manager role in a busy small animal practice in Aberdeen.

It was here that Michelle and Scott, who had been friends for many years, started their highly successful professional relationship. This saw the improvement and expansion of the first opinion practices and the establishment of an award-winning referral hospital. Alongside her full-time career and family life, Michelle was awarded a certificate in veterinary practice management at Liverpool university.

Cumath pet surgeons opened in early 2024 and here Michelle will continue her commitment to providing excellent veterinary care.

Michelle's own cumath is a very friendly poodle called Puzzle.

Steph started her veterinary career as an RVN in 2005 before moving in management in 2014 due to her strong passion for team wellbeing and customer service. She also hopes to focus on referring vet engagement and wants to ensure we provide a gold standard service, not only to our clients and their pets but also to our local veterinary practices. When not in work Steph spends most of her time trying to keep her adventurous collie Samuel out of mischief. Steph says "I know how worrying an expected trip to the vets can be for both you and your pet, so please let us know on the phone if there is anything at all we can do to ease that worry".

Stephanie Simpson

Referral Manager

Steph started her veterinary career as an RVN in 2005 before moving in management in 2014 due to her strong passion for team wellbeing and customer service.

She also hopes to focus on referring vet engagement and wants to ensure we provide a gold standard service, not only to our clients and their pets but also to our local veterinary practices.

When not in work Steph spends most of her time trying to keep her adventurous collie Samuel out of mischief.

Steph says "I know how worrying an expected trip to the vets can be for both you and your pet, so please let us know on the phone if there is anything at all we can do to ease that worry".

Denise has worked in a Referral Veterinary setting since 2016 . Previously working in hospitality management for 10 years, Denise's career has always been dedicated to customer service and ensuring that high standards are continuously met. With Reception being the first point of contact it is imperative that we provide the highest of standards for all our clients and pets, not only when coming through our doors but also when making the initial referral appointment. It can be a distressing time being referred for clients and their pets so ensuring that we can make their journey as stress free as possible is extremely important. When not in work Denise has a passion for Jazzercise, cycling on local roads or attending cycling sportives and being with her high maintenace Patterdale Terrier, Milo.

Denise Anderson

Head Receptionist

Denise has worked in a Referral Veterinary setting since 2016 . Previously working in hospitality management for 10 years, Denise's career has always been dedicated to customer service and ensuring that high standards are continuously met.

With Reception being the first point of contact it is imperative that we provide the highest of standards for all our clients and pets, not only when coming through our doors but also when making the initial referral appointment. It can be a distressing time being referred for clients and their pets so ensuring that we can make their journey as stress free as possible is extremely important.

When not in work Denise has a passion for Jazzercise, cycling on local roads or attending cycling sportives and being with her high maintenace Patterdale Terrier, Milo.

Jasmyn has been part of the veterinary world since 2022 and thrives in a team dedicated to supporting both animals and the people who love them. As the first point of contact at Cumath Pet Surgeons, she takes pride in creating a welcoming, compassionate environment where every client—whether two-legged or four—is made to feel at ease from the moment they arrive. Outside of work, Jasmyn is a devoted dog mum to her two beloved pups, Simba and Stormy. Whether they’re off on big outdoor adventures or curled up for cosy cuddles, life with them is always full of joy, energy, and unconditional love.

Jasmyn Dalgarno

Receptionist

Jasmyn has been part of the veterinary world since 2022 and thrives in a team dedicated to supporting both animals and the people who love them. As the first point of contact at Cumath Pet Surgeons, she takes pride in creating a welcoming, compassionate environment where every client—whether two-legged or four—is made to feel at ease from the moment they arrive.

Outside of work, Jasmyn is a devoted dog mum to her two beloved pups, Simba and Stormy. Whether they’re off on big outdoor adventures or curled up for cosy cuddles, life with them is always full of joy, energy, and unconditional love.

Before joining Cùmath Pet Surgeons, Jenni worked as a receptionist and optical assistant at a local optician, where she developed a strong foundation in client care and front-of-house service. After taking time off to raise her two daughters, she returned to work with a renewed passion for helping people—and their pets. She loves welcoming clients at reception and getting to know their companions. Outside of work, family life keeps her busy and joyful. Both daughters are keen Highland dancers, so weekends often involve attending local competitions and Highland games. She also enjoys cinema trips, theatre performances, concerts, and beach walks hunting for sea glass. At home, she shares life with two chatty guinea pigs named Casper and Angus, a curious hamster called Astrid, and a lively tank of tropical fish.

Jenni McDonald

Receptionist

Before joining Cùmath Pet Surgeons, Jenni worked as a receptionist and optical assistant at a local optician, where she developed a strong foundation in client care and front-of-house service. After taking time off to raise her two daughters, she returned to work with a renewed passion for helping people—and their pets.

She loves welcoming clients at reception and getting to know their companions. Outside of work, family life keeps her busy and joyful. Both daughters are keen Highland dancers, so weekends often involve attending local competitions and Highland games. She also enjoys cinema trips, theatre performances, concerts, and beach walks hunting for sea glass.

At home, she shares life with two chatty guinea pigs named Casper and Angus, a curious hamster called Astrid, and a lively tank of tropical fish.

Callum began his journey in the animal industry in 2021 and transitioned into the veterinary field in 2023, which led him to study animal care and join the Cùmath team in 2024. He thrives in the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of veterinary work, finding fulfilment in making a meaningful difference to both animals and their families. His passion for animal wellbeing extends beyond the clinic. At home, Callum enjoys the company of his two cats, Mable and Jasper, and his dog, Hugo. When he's not surrounded by animals, you'll likely find him curled up with a good book—he’s always happy to recommend a great read if asked!

Callum Douglas

Receptionist

Callum began his journey in the animal industry in 2021 and transitioned into the veterinary field in 2023, which led him to study animal care and join the Cùmath team in 2024. He thrives in the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of veterinary work, finding fulfilment in making a meaningful difference to both animals and their families.

His passion for animal wellbeing extends beyond the clinic. At home, Callum enjoys the company of his two cats, Mable and Jasper, and his dog, Hugo. When he's not surrounded by animals, you'll likely find him curled up with a good book—he’s always happy to recommend a great read if asked!

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