My 6 yo doxie had spontaneous IVDD. VNC was able to do a MRI to diagnose then performed surgery on Birdie. She was a grade 5 IVDD and is now learning to spinal walk. Dr Lovatto was absolutely wonderful and with us every step of the way. It is not an easy or inexpensive journey but Dr Lovatto gave us clear and concise guidance and expectations. I wouldn't choose any other vet to do my dogs complex neurological care or surgery. read more

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It's been almost 8 Months since our dog Nascie was diagnosed with a Brain Tumor that was confirmed by an MRI and NOT ONCE has Dr. Moore returned Any of My calls to speak to him. After several medications mistakes that he has made he will not call me, instead I spend time talking to a CSR there. What happens is after you leave and if you have any issues you go into a phone queue to speak to someone, someone who works from home like Leslie who had a crying baby in the background as I am trying to tell her Nascie had a seizure. This person than takes down the information and advises "SOMEONE" will call you back within a day or two. When they call back its never the same person, its another CSR who gives you the doctors Response and if you have a question about the doctors response, than its another "SOMEONE" will call you back. In our case Dr. Moore made several medication mistakes! First I was told after her diagnosis to wean her off the Prednisone, so I did that and Nascie then start having tearing from her eyes. I had to call and let a CSR know that I weaned her off the Prednisone and I think that was a mistake her eyes are tearing up and she appears to be in discomfort. I had to wait a day for a call back, which was from another CSR to tell me Dr. Moore said the optic nerve doesn't touch the tumor. She is probably having allergies. HOWEVER, I researched this and told the CSR that "Yes, a brain tumor in a dog can put pressure on the optic nerve causing significant eye issues, including tearing, inflammation, and pain" than I had to wait for the CSR to go to Dr. Moore and wait for another call back only for the next CSR to tell me Dr. Moore said to put her back on the Prednisone. He should have never taken her off the prednisone, from my research the prednisone reduces the swelling around the tumor. NEXT he told me to wean her off the Levetiracetam that was initially prescribed by our Vet. When I asked why are we weaning her off the Levetiracetam he said because Zonisamide has better results, so I listened to him. It's important to note that after Nascie started taking the Levetiracetam she didn't have anymore seizures. She had a good 2 weeks of no seizures until the MRI was done and we followed Dr. Moore orders. Within 3 days of Nascie being weaned off Levetiracetam SHE HAD A SEIZURE ON Sept. 2, another one on Sept 3rd, another one on Sept. 5th and another one on Sept. 6th. Finally they call me back and I asked WHY DID WE WEAN her off the Levetiracetam if it was working? The CSR told me because most people can't stick to the strict every 8 hour Schedule. I was never told this! No ONE ASKED ME and I WAS NOT WORKING so this should have been asked of me not assumed! Next was in October Dr. Moore said I was not given the correct dosage of Levetiracetam. I advised I was giving Nascie what her VET who initially prescribed it told me to give her. Dr. Moore's CSR told me it should be 250MG 3 times a day. We were giving her 125MG 3 times a day. It's important to note From the time we put her back on the Levetriacetam in early Sept until October, Nascie had no issues! However, I increased the dose per what Dr. Moore told his CSR to tell me and within 3 days my 15 pound dog was vomiting, had diarrehea and couldn't stand on her own without falling over. I than researched what happens when you give a dog too much Anti Seizure medication, I mean my little 15 pound dog was getting 850 mg combined (250mg 3x a day of Levetiracetam and 50mg twice a day of Zonismide) and everything Nascie was going through is what happens when you over medicate a dog. I stopped Immediately and within a week she was better, but it took 2 weeks for the diarrehea to clear up. And in the following months anytime I had a question or asked to speak to Dr. Moore he will not call me. Now, 8 months later she's having Seizures and I've asked for someone else other than Dr. Moore. Nascie initially saw Dr. Knowels when she was 2 years old. I was told I would get a call back, that was 5 days ago! SHAME ON ALL OF THEM! She's Important. She MATTERS and she's still ALIVE thanks to me! read more

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This place was amazing and I was so impressed with the entire staff especially Dr. Kim Knowels and Dr. Lydia Lovato. Even though its been only a three weeks out from my mini dachshund Dash having herniated disc surgery. He had lost the abilty to even stand or walk however now is recovering, looking great, and walking so much better each day. This entire faciality showed the best customer service and you could honestly tell how much they cared for all the animals. I am truly thankful. read more

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Dr. Nathan Parker was wonderful. Easy with the dog and great with us. Clear easy to follow communication and came up with good plan for us going forward. Overall practice was very friendly and accommodating. Thanks Murad & Astrid read more

Fixed our dog from a pinched nerve and she was a great gal and very professional even with our noisy dog

God led me to NCP. NIko & Dr. Parker saved my dog from being euthenized yesterday. My Frenchie injured his back 3 weeks ago, can't walk, meds causing GI issues, diarrhea, urin incontinence, refusing to eat bland diet for days. Our vet, ER vet and 2nd opinion vet, all said to put him down, saying he is suffering too much and nuerology was too expensive. We scheduled to euthenize on 1/20/26 5pm. That morning, God guided me online to find VNC. Niko went over all details, had me send a video. Dr. Parker got us in at noon! Our dog was not ready to euthenize! He can recover from Gi/medical issues. We did MRI for his paralysis. No surgery needed! He had bruising which can heal over 3-6 mox. He needs rest, PT, GI rx food (my vet did not give), antibotics, and home care. Not sure he will gain full recovery, but he doesn't need to be put down. Our 4 1/2 yr old frenchie would be dead right now if not for God hearing our prayers and guiding us to Niko and Dr. Parker! I can't thank them all enough! read more

I can't say enough good things about this practice. Marley was great setting up the appointment on a Sunday for the next day. The doctors are fantastic. I highly recommend them. This is Jethro Bodine after surgery. He's doing great. read more

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The most dedicated medical staff we have EVER worked with! Kudos to Dr Parker, especially.

They saved our wonderful 7 year old mini dachshund, which we thought we were going to have to put down. We are a year out from surgery and our Reggie is thriving. I cannot provide a higher recommendation! read more

We saw Dr. Knowles for a consult visit after our Chihuahua developed difficulty with her hind legs. My wife and I were both very impressed that Dr. Knowles sat down on the ground and got to know our dog. It gave the impression of someone who still loves animals a lot, even after practicing for many years. She took a thorough history and spent time with us walking our dog inside and outside. We also appreciated that we were not pressured at any point to do imaging or surgery right away. It made us feel that if/when those things are required it wasn't simply because a specialty practice wanted money. We can only speak to a consult visit, but had a positive experience so far. read more

You never want to need a neurologist for your pet but I'm glad we found them. Our dog had two seizures and labs didn't rule anything out. She went six weeks without a seizure so we assumed epilepsy. Then she had 12 seizures in 2 hours, after an overnight stay at the vet ER we took her to VNC and the staff was very friendly, answered all our questions and genuinely showed care. They preformed an MRI and the DX was Valley Fever. We have a treatment plan and the pricing was on the low end of the estimate they gave. read more

This place is amazing! Every single aspect of my medical journey with my dog Veda was thoughtful, professional and made me feel like I was in the right place. I cannot convey how much I appreciate the wealth of knowledge and the genuine kindness that was given through each and every step. read more

My sweet girl Lucy herniated a disc in her back just after New Year. Very shocking and very scary. I can tell you with the utmost confidence that the doctors and staff here are consummate professionals. They obviously see a lot of dachshunds with back issues, so they knew what was going on immediately and how to treat her. Surgery was the best option and a week later, Lucy is doing incredibly well. From the moment I stepped in to the clinic I was treated respectfully and very gently. Experience, dedication and a true caring nature are what anyone would want when caring for their animals and veterinary Neurological center are, without question, on the top of their game. Many thanks to Dr Moore and associates! read more

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Dr. Parker is the best!!!! He caught a middle ear infection and diagnosed our Frenchie Artie. Nationwide Insurance company denied $3,800 MRI Cat and X-ray bill. Our Frenchie has subarachnoid diverticulum. Insurance company tried to call it congenital. Dr. Parker pulled articles and contacted the company personally. Nationwide rev their decision and paid $3,200 This practice specializes in a tough and emotional field. Love to see them support us!!! Great Vet. read more

Super responsive thorough with follow thru that is excellent. Everyone is helpful. Dr Parker is caring and attentive. Sarah has been really helpful ( well ,everyone seems to be). Thanks bunches! read more

Having one of my 4 legged kids sick with seizures is such a devastating experience. Unfortunately, this is my third 4 legged kid that has had issues. If it wasnt for Dr Knowles, I really don't want to think where I would be now. Dr. Knowles stays calm under pressure, her bedside manner is so soothing even though it's been very very difficult for me to deal with. Dr. Knowles is loving and caring to my babies and has a very high emotional intelligence and empathy. She has excellent communication skills, and knows how to deal with her patients owners, and explains everything in detail. Although, the situation's are very difficult to deal with, she does point out the positives not just describe the negatives of what's going on. Its quite obvious that she has a genuine passion for animals, I see how she deals with mine and it warms my heart. Dr. Knowles is very dedicated. She's very quick at making decisions when there's an emergency situation and at the same time she's got quite a sense of humor. There are PET neurologist that are literally 20 minutes from me... But I drive over an hour to see Dr Knowles. I am very particular about who I want to take care of my four-legged little beings... truly, Dr Knowles, is everything I could've ever asked for in a pet Neurologist. If you are searching for the best, forget the rest and look to Dr. Kim Knowles for your pets health. There is no one else I would trust with my dogs, EXCEPT her! I feel so blessed and thankful for her. I respect her, and truly like her, as not only a doctor, but as a person. Thank you for being there for not just my precious little beings, but for my family and I as well. Dr Knowles is truly the epitome of what a pet neurologist should be. read more

nothing but love for this place and all the lovely people who work here. they were very kind and professional, and they took great care of my baby. I was so scared when all of the sudden my dog could barely walk on her own, but they kept me as calm as possible in this situation and their confidence that she would make a full recovery was really reassuring. it's been a while since her surgery and she is able to walk perfectly fine again, although she can no longer partake in her favorite pastime of parkour. she has picked up a new hobby of sunbathing, and likely has a really weird tan line from the reverse mohawk they had to give her for surgery! read more

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We brought a non-ambulatory Rudy in as an emergency visit and fit into their already busy schedule. We were seen promptly and cared for with empathy and professionalism from ALL the staff. They did X-rays and MRI and provided results in real time as they were being conducted. He had a herniated disc. Dr. Moore operated on Saturday and they were always communicating with us. We brought him home Monday and followed all their protocols. Not only is he walking and active it is an effort to keep him restrained and calm. Dr. Balaban saw us from beginning to our "graduation" and she is a gem! Thank you for taking such good care of our furry family member. Much gratitude! #rudyvalentino read more

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My Bassett has been having back issues, exhibiting reoccurring discomfort, and had to go to the 24 hour emergency vet, who took X-rays and voiced concerns about possible spinal issues. A follow up with my vet ended with a recommendation to take her to this place as he could see some issues but not enough to fully diagnose them, and VNC has an MRI machine. Getting an appointment was easy and soon I was seeing Dr. Plummer, expecting the worst. After an extremely thorough examination, including having me walk her ouside so he could watch (after cautioning me against walking her on the hot asphalt) and review of the X-rays he said that while she was exhibiting signs of pain at home he wasn't able to get her to show them in the office and wanted to hold off on an MRI for a bit as he didn't feel it would be beneficial and instead adjusted her meds, stating the pain could be arthritis which was normal for a dog of her age, and prescribed a low dose pain killer. He said to give it a week and then to reach out to him again over the phone to advise as to how she was doing and that we could decide on a further course of action at that time, including a MRI if it was necessary. MRI's and subsequent surgery's can cost thousands of dollars. Typically if you give a doctor a scalpel they are going to operate. It was refreshing to get an honest medical opinion which didn't take the most expensive route which would have been very easy to do considering how we feel about our pets. I appreciate the expertise and care which he took in going over my girl, and I left feeling reassured and confident that he knew what he was doing and wasn't just shuffling me through. The office front office staff were friendly and professional, and the waiting room was large so dogs in pain and afraid weren't tripping over each other which frequently occurs in veterinarian waiting areas and they have bottled water for the dogs and people. Total cost of the visit was under $250 which is pretty good for a specialist. read more

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Excellent staff, facility and veterinarians. State of the art technology to diagnose complicated neurological and physical problems, outstanding problem solvers. They inspire confidence and trust in what could be a very stressful and disquieting situation. read more

If you care about your pets at all, PLEASE do not bring them here. I completely understand that mistakes happen, but this was NOT a simple mistake. This was a failure to follow basic safety procedures and simple protocols. An old friend of mine brought her dog here just 5 days ago to get neck surgery, and without going into the heartbreaking details, the vet tech took him out maybe 5 hours after his surgery, and he managed to get off his leash. Hours later, she received a phone call from the director notifying her that a dog matching the description of hers was hit by a car. She left her best friend in their hands. Not only is this experience extremely tragic and painful for her, but it was avoidable from the very beginning. No dog parent should ever have to go through this. No words can describe the feeling of pain she must be going through, especially after she entrusted this facility with his life. Please think before you leave your pet/ BEST FRIEND here. You don't know if they will be coming back. I'm so sorry he went this way. His operation went well. He should've gone home. I'm so sorry that she lost him to severe negligence. Neither of them deserved this. My heart is broken for them both. Rest in paradise, Blueberry. read more

After a quick downfall from an autoimmune response to PetArmor Plus flea and tick topical treatment, and 2 different ERs over 3 days, VCA Neurology department took Walter into the ICU and gave him the best treatment, and was able to get a diagnosis quick, although very serious and fatal if not treated, Dr Melan made it a point to call me with results in between her appointments and treat Walter asap. She did a great job at explaining what was happening and treatment. Her assistant Mike, is also awesome and I could tell he truly cares about the animals he takes care of, which is always comforting. I called probably 15 times over 3 days he was in the hospital, and they always provided me updates and even sent me photos of him in the hospital! If you are looking for a speciality vet, this is the place. read more

I have nothing but the good things to say about this Vet Hospital. From the minute we got there they took really good care of my girl. They were so kind, friendly and attentive to her needs. Zoey could not walk at all when she got there but after her surgery 4 weeks ago she is doing great. read more

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Felt really disappointed after our experience. Our dog went in to have herniated disc removed. Surgeon punctured the skin around her brain causing a stroke. Our dog was completely blind for days. We had to nurse her back to health as half her brain was damaged. But we were never told the reasoning for the stroke. Until our vet got those reports and read them to us (explained the verbiage) almost a year later. The surgeon who worked on our dog quit and left about a month after surgery and we couldn't get in contact. I understand liability but this just made us feel like they didn't care about us or our dog. Mistakes happen but there should have been better communication after the fact. Do your research. Don't go directly to surgery. Find a good animal chiropractor first. I wish we did. read more

I'm sure they're great, if you can actually get seen by them! I placed a call to veterinary neurological center about a month ago with regards to my dog having right sided weakness. I was told that he needs to be seen for evaluation before bringing him in. Unfortunately, I had to travel out of town due to a family member unexpectedly being diagnosed with a very rare, very aggressive form of cancer. I took my dog to a clinic down in the Los Angeles area to be evaluated. They said that it seemed like something in his neck (without any type of imaging) was causing the weakness, and prescribed anti-inflammatory medication. Two weeks later, I'm back at home, and my dog had a seizure. I called the clinic that I visited in Los Angeles, and they said it was not likely that the medication caused it... But I stopped giving it to him anyway. A week later (last night), he had another seizure, and one more this morning. Due to prior knowledge, and an Internet search confirmation, two seizures within a 24 hour period errs on the side of danger and should be addressed. Clearly something neurological is going on... I placed a second call to veterinary neurological center and again they gave me the runaround. Saying that he can't be seen by a neurologist without first being evaluated " for a seizure disorder at his primary vet". When I let them know that he has been evaluated within the last month, the not so kind representative said that he wasn't seen for seizures, that he was seen for right sided weakness. I feel like they are related, and other than the right sided weakness, he was in great health. What else needs to happen apart from three seizures in one weeks time in order to be seen by a neurologist? After reading several reviews, it seems as though they take emergency walk-in visits... why didn't this woman that I spoke to on the phone suggest bringing him in for an emergency visit? Not all emergency clinics have the capability of performing an MRI, but I'm sure a specialist in neurology does. Currently on my way to another veterinary clinic who can see him right away, and I'm glad I didn't give this place my business or my money. read more

These guys are wonderful! They do a great job and also took very good care of our family dog and they treated her like she was special and not just a number! I would recommend this place to anyone! read more

This clinic is amazing! My dog Ozzy has had back issues for years and would have flare-ups about once a year. His most recent episode wasn't clearing up with the usual meds and crate rest, so my vet recommended a consult with VNC. They were able to see him promptly and an MRI revealed he had a ruptured disc and disc material that had pierced a nerve- poor baby! The surgery was the next day, which went well, and he recovered for a few days in their care. It's been a few months now and he's off his strict crate restriction and back to running and playing with the rest of the pack! I can't say enough good things about VNC. The staff was incredibly kind and went out of their way to keep my partner and I informed of Ozzy's progress while he was in their care. Our doctor, Dr. Moore, took the time to examine Ozzy at length and to answer all our questions. Our consultation and follow-ups never felt rushed, and he seemed to genuinely want the best outcome for us. I am so happy Ozzy was treated at this clinic and that he's made such a great recovery! read more

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Would highly highly highly recommend this neuro center. Our dog had 4 slipped discs and was rapidly becoming paralyzed. Dr Parker was on call on a Sunday and rushed right in to perform an exam, MRI, then emergency surgery on our 10 year old boy. The team performed incredible work. Thanks to Dr Parker and his team our dog got a second chance at life, is recovering beautifully, and is walking again. We will be forever grateful. This staff is full of loving and compassionate people. read more

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Excellent from admin to specialist. Friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. They helped my corgi recover from a disc rupture. I'm so thankful for their help. read more

Our dog Missy was seen by these wonderful people. Originally thought a herniated disc in her neck but after the MRI we were assured that was not it. Such a relief! So many good people who love animals are here. Please don't hesitate calling to offer your pet the best care. read more

The client service here is awesome. I am a veterinarian and brought my dog for Dr. Trevor Moore to evaluate for lower back pain to help determine if the situation can be resolved through neurosurgery or continued medical therapy. Dr. Moore was very attentive to my questions and concerns. He was very thorough with reviewing the results of the MRI and lab tests to help come to a conclusion that my pet did not require surgery at this time. As a general practitioner, I often refer complex neurological cases to Veterinary Neurological Center; this was my first time being an actual client of the facility. It was very reassuring to feel that I am making an excellent choice with referral of my own canine and feline patients to Veterinary Neurological Center for specialized neurological care. read more

I'm so so grateful to Dr. Moore and his team for relieving the pain my King Charles spaniel was experiencing due to a congenital skull deformation that required complex surgeries to heal. I am so impressed with the level of care Jedi received and overjoyed with his results. read more

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Last week I took my 14 year old cat here for an MRI and we found out that she had 2 brain tumors. As you can imagine, this was devastating news. Dr. Lavado was wonderful with explaing everything to me and laying out our options. Sydney was beyond compassionate with me. She must see situations like mine regularly but she made me feel like I was special and my Caddie was important. I can not begin to express how much her empathy meant to me on that awful day. Everyone I had contact with her was great. I highly recommend them. read more

Despite the eventual outcome, we had an excellent service experience with VNC and Dr. Laura Stainback. Dr. Stainback is an wonderful veterinary and treated our 10 year old English Shepherd as if he belonged to her. She was kind and gentle. It was clear she was highly qualified and knowledgeable about brain tumors. She provided a detailed diagnosis and kept us informed every step of the way. Dr. Stainback provided sufficient information for us to make decisions during this very difficult experience. It has be a little over a year now and although we are still very sad and miss our baby, I am able to at least post that the experience at VNC and with Dr. Stainback was excellent. The staff was very comforting and caring. I thought the cost associated with using VNC neurological services was reasonable considering our dog was treated a few years earlier at UC Davis Vet School in CA (very costly and they use residents; many of which had very little experience). I like using experienced veterinarians for the treatment and care of our dogs. I recommend VNC. read more

We brought our Sadie girl here (female boxer) to be checked out for her legs. Based on her symptoms Dr. Plummer pretty much had an idea of what she has; degenerative myelopathy. Instead of having us go through extremely expensive MRI's and xrays he suggested that the most cost effective plan would be to genetically test her for Degenerative Myelopathyuch first. This only cost a coUple hundred compared to the thousand or so it could have cost for tests that probably wouldn't have led to a diagnoses. It's nice going to a vet that understands how expensive things can get and give you options. To us it showed that they care for their patients more than bringing in another dollar. Dr. Plummer had a wonderful bedside manner. He was sincere in his concern and examined her thoroughly, testing her reflexes as well as her eyes. He basically checked her from head to toe. He personally called me to break the terrible news about Sadie's positive test results for the disease. I felt he truly nOt only cared for Sadie and was saddened by her diagnoses but he also had concern for us. He let us know if they're was anything we needed we could always call or come in. He even offered to do check ups on Sadie over the course of her diseases progression. The staff is also very personable, friendly and caring. Also another yelper commented on the expensive tests but anyone who owns pets knows how expensive veterinarian care can be which is why Pet insurance is available but also this office accepts Care Credit cards which for us was a lifesaver. If you're worried about cost apply for a Care Credit card. Plus they're not only good at vet offices but also at dental offices, eyes doctors, imaging and more. Overall this is a fantastic office with wonderful staff and vets who love their furry patients as well as their humans. If We ever need their assistance in the future for Neuro vet care we'll come here first. read more

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My Jack Russell Terrier has had some neurological issues over the last couple years. After having to relocate from a great Vet in Denver, he recommended Dr. Trevor Moore. In the two visits, he has been extremely helpful and communicative on how to manage my dogs condition. I appreciate his attention to detail and his careful decision making in the care for my dog. The whole staff has has always provided great customer service and it makes me feel confident that they care for their patients. read more

Vet Neuro is amazing!!! If you're reading this, you're probably worried because your vet told you to take your dog to a neurologist. Rest assured, this place will help your baby. I called another place first and they were too booked to see him urgently. I was disheartened and worried, until I talked to Sam. My dog needed an emergency appointment and Sam at VNC personally made it happen. She fit him in last minute around a cardiology appointment I needed first, in order to get him cleared for the MRI. Sam took personal responsibility for making sure he saw the doctor right away. I felt so relieved to have her on my side helping me with something so scary. (He went under general anesthesia for the MRI, so they needed to know that his heart murmur wouldn't be an issue... not all dogs will need a cardiologist first.) There are three amazing ladies at the front desk juggling the needs of callers and patients. They love animals, are incredibly knowledgeable, and sweet as can be. I am still amazed at the customer service. They called me so many times to check-in on my dog. They treat you like you really matter and you feel very safe leaving your dog in their care. Anything I forgot to ask the doctor, the ladies either called me to check-in and would ask the doctor right away for me, or I could email and they would get back to me very quickly. Sam even told me that my dog really loved Ruth who took care of him the night of his surgery. He gets separation anxiety and makes himself sick, so I was so relieved that Ruth made him feel so safe and loved. Dr. Spoor personally explains the diagnosis and treatment options in an a way that you can understand, backing it up with visuals on the MRI, and communicating prior case evidence. He also explains step-by-step what he is checking at the physical exam. Before the MRI, he explains the possibilities of what the problems could be and briefly went over the treatment possibilities for each scenario, focusing more time on the most likely diagnosis based on his physical exam. He was spot on with the physical exam diagnosis. The MRI just confirmed it and told him where specifically to do the surgery. On top of presenting such great expertise, he is very personable, professional, and has a great bedside manner. He demonstrated great compassion for my dog's pain and my worry as well. I never felt rushed. He was there to explain anything I needed help understanding. It really was comparable to my personal neurologist visits at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Spoor wanted to learn everything he could about my dog and was genuinely concerned about helping him... and it paid off! Surgery was necessary for my dog to live pain-free. He had a herniated disc in his neck compressing his spinal cord about 50% (intervertebral disk extrusion.) It hurt him intermittently to move his head up, so he would often look down or squeal when it was aggravated. Dr. Spoor was able to remove the problem area completely. My dog has other clinically insignificant disks that could potentially turn into the same the same thing down the road if he continues to jump on/off furniture, so now I just have to train him not to jump. (He's part Jack Russell, so that's fun!) He spent three days in the hospital. He was tired and coughing the first day. He couldn't move his head much. By the second day, he was excited to go home and had complete movement in his neck and paws. He is one week out of surgery now, still has stitches in, and he doesn't even know he's sick. He wants to play, but needs to heal. He's 12 years old and acting like a puppy because he feels so good now. Dr. Spoor completely saved him. He couldn't have lived in that kind of pain and I'm not ready to lose him over debt. Surgery is a decision not everyone will understand, but it's a personal choice for you and your dog. I am so grateful to have found such a wonderful clinic, staff and doctor for such an intimidating, worrisome process. I was also very worried about the cost of something I personally knew I had to do. (Thank God for plastic!) The cost of the surgery was close to the cost of the MRI. Vet Neuro is empathetic towards the owners and tries to make it reasonable for us. They don't want you to find out what's wrong with your dog and not be able to do anything about it, if there is something else they can do to help. Talking to owners in the lobby, not all dogs need surgery. Some need chronic medication, some will be partially paralyzed and need wheels. They treat a wide range of neurological issues. I think the MRI (and Dr. Spoor) are truly your key to knowing what exactly is wrong. Before surgery, I looked online to try to find pictures of what my dog would look like after surgery. I couldn't find any, so I'm posting these pictures of Rufus for those of you who want to know what to expect. (Sorry, if it's too gross for others.) read more

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This review is long overdue! We had to visit Veterinary Neuro Center in Phx in September of 2019 with our sweet ShihTzu Chewy. In the week prior to our first visit, what began as crying/yelping/shaking upon touch, soon turned into our worst nightmare. We watched as our innocent sweet boy began losing function to his back legs. Slowly but surely, starting as slightly impaired walking, quickly progressed to what could only be described as impending paralysis. Fearful, we got him into our regular vet ASAP, and was told that they suspected a back injury of some sort. They recommended Vet Neuro Center ASAP. We were able to get an appt I believe next day. We saw Dr. Laura Stainback that day, scared and tearful. Upon examination, it was recommended that we get imaging done right away. Soon we learned that he had suffered a ruptured vertebral disc, of which was compressing his spinal cord at about 70%. To say we were devastated is an understatement. We made the choice, no matter what, that he was just too young and too loved for us to give up on him. He underwent a sedated MRI and surgery that day. Leaving him was something that to this day can make me tear up just to think about, BUT I'll say, the staff at this facility 100% made it bearable. From the front desk staff to the veterinarians, I could spend every day thanking them and it still would not be enough. They are the most caring and absolutely phenomenal people on this planet. Dr. Stainback is an angel on this earth. The care that I watched her give my sweet baby, I truly trusted her the second I saw her get down onto the floor to help comfort Chewy and examine his little body. Because of her, and the care they gave to my boy, he was able to be a part of my wedding 1.5 months later (with supremo caution of course). I will forever be indebted to her and all of the staff that helped get my boy back to me. Now, 2 years later, he is thriving. You can't even tell anything of the sort took place. Thank you, THANK YOU Dr Stainback and staff, for turning an absolutely horrible experience, into something I was able to get through; for giving our fur baby many more years. You are all amazing. read more

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The doctors at the office came highly recommended by our regular vet (who we love) after we couldn't get to the bottom of the head tremors our Doberman had been experiencing occasionally. Dr. Moore was very knowledgable, personable, thorough and practical in his approach to helping us. Though it's likely it's an idiopathic condition our pup has/had, we took a few recommendations and haven't had any incidents since! read more

I found my Labradoodle laid out in my back yard, paralyzed. Took him to my vet but xrays couldn't tell the whole story. ($675). Needed to take him to VetMed for ER overnight help which was ($1100). They suggested that I send Cooper to VNC for an MRI and possible surgery. Was it a spinal stroke? A brain stroke? Or a blown spinal disk? They quoted me $3k for an MRI with a possible $2-3k for surgery, if needed. The next morning I transferred Cooper to VNC where he saw Dr. Stainback. She is wonderful. Everything you'd want a vet to be. Frankly, from the office staff to the vets, everyone I encountered was excellent, warm and caring. Dr. Stainback gave Cooper a long exam, went over all the notes from the vets and then recommended an MRI. She gave me the low estimate and the high estimate. Once we decided to do it, Cooper went into the MRI first thing and I went to IKEA to kill 3 hours. When I came back, Cooper was done and Dr. Stainback knew exactly what was wrong with him. He had a traumatic injury to his C4 and I could see it on the MRI plain as day. Fortunately it wouldn't require surgery and only time to heal. Dr. Stainback brought the entire thing in UNDER budget. I had to leave Cooper overnight so that they could continue to monitor him. While I paid over $1k to the ER vet to do this, VNC charged me $130. When your pet needs an MRI, it is a terrifying thing. The cost is outrageous and you're scared to boot. VNC made the entire process much easier. I highly recommend VNC if you need neurology and/or MRI services. read more

Veterinary Neurological Center - Cooper on his bed at VNC. I brought his bed to him so he'd be more comfortable. - Veterinarians Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona