Transforming pet neurocare with compassion and innovation

Welcome to the home of The Animal Neurology Center – Where cutting-edge neuroimaging and surgical care meet the heart of pet-loving expertise

For
the
love
of pets

Advanced neurology. Expert care. Unmatched compassion.

At the Animal Neurology Center, we are more than specialists— we are dedicated partners in your pet’s health. As the Midwest’s premier veterinary neurology and neurosurgery hospital, we combine cutting-edge diagnostics, advanced surgical expertise, and a deep commitment to compassionate care. Whether diagnosing complex neurological conditions or performing life-changing procedures, we ensure every pet receives the highest level of treatment and every pet owner feels informed and supported.

A supportive journey for you and your pet

Compassion, communication, and care from consultation to recovery.

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World-class expertise, cutting-edge technology, and a compassionate approach set The Animal Neurology Center apart—putting you and your pet first.

We’re shaping the future of veterinary neurology through hands-on training, groundbreaking research, and collaborative learning for students and professionals alike.

Step inside our state-of-the-art facility, designed for both advanced care and a comforting experience—because healing starts with the right environment.

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The May newsletter from The Animal Neurology Center is live. 🐾 This month we are leading with Ripley — a dog who chased an armadillo off a cliff, fractured her lumbar spine in one of the most severe cases we have ever seen, and somehow came back five months later running, swimming, and fetching like nothing happened. Her story, her imaging, and her owner's words as a fellow veterinarian are all inside. Here is what else is in this edition: 🐾 Ripley's Case — A catastrophic L7 spinal fracture, a surgery that pushed the limits of spinal stabilization, and a recovery that left the whole team in awe. Plus a note from her mom, Dr. Melanie Kerschbaum, DVM. 🎓 From the Owner — Fred asks a question that does not have a comfortable answer: why do we hold post-graduate veterinary education to such a dramatically lower standard than veterinary school itself? And what The ANC is doing about it. 🔬 Industry Partners: Karl Storz — How 27x magnification changed the way surgery is performed at The ANC — and why it matters for your pet. 🩺 ANC Academy Workshop Recap — Neurologists from across the country and from Guatemala. Full clinical immersion. Real cases. Real decisions. The next evolution of veterinary surgical education. 🏅 Superlatives — Meet the overnight patients who earned their ribbons this month. Jamie and Casi, we see you. Read the full May newsletter- link in bio! #stlpets #animalneurologycenter #dogsofstl #stldogmoms #stlouis #stl #catsofstl
Who's doing the work around here? Oliver has reported for duty!
The April newsletter from The Animal Neurology Center is here — and this one has something for everyone. For veterinary professionals: Dr. Wininger writes about neurophobia, why it exists, and what a fundamentally different approach to neurology education could look like. He also challenges the decades-old recommendation of strict crate rest for IVDD patients with some genuinely surprising evidence from the literature. For pet owners: meet Vinny. A 4-year-old rescued Pit Bull who arrived at The ANC unable to move and in significant pain. His diagnosis was rare, his surgery was complex, and his recovery made everyone in the building smile. His family's words say it better than we ever could. We also spotlight one of our own — Ashley Stahlschmidt — and share highlights from our March CE event with St. Louis Zoo Veterinarian Dr. Michael Warshaw, plus a packed events calendar with everything coming up this spring and summer. Read the full April newsletter here at the link in our bio or sign up to get it delivered straight to your inbox each month!
The ANC is growing — and we are looking for the right person to grow with us. We are hiring an Overnight RVT, and this role is different! You will care for 3 to 5 patients per shift. That is intentional. A small, focused caseload of animals recovering from life-saving neurologic surgery or being monitored through complex neurologic conditions. The kind of work where you actually know your patients. Where what you do overnight genuinely matters to their recovery. This is a specialty environment built around a culture of growth, learning, and real collaboration. If you are a Missouri RVT who is passionate about neurology, wants to work somewhere that takes patient care and team culture equally seriously, and is ready to be part of something that is still being built — we would love to hear from you. Full details and application here: 👉 https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c3f4e1fe98db2cf4&from=shareddesktop_copy Or send your resume directly to klinda@animalneurology.com