The Veterinary Neurosurgical Workshop

This course is built around true clinical workflow—not demonstrations or simulations. Every step mirrors what happens in practice, from imaging to execution.

Participants will CT the actual cadaver they are operating on, then move directly into designing and printing the relevant anatomy and a patient-specific 3D surgical guide for that same specimen. That guide is not theoretical—it is used in real time to assist with accurate placement of the appropriate PRSF system, under the direct guidance of both experienced surgeons and product designers. The end result is understanding how design decisions translate to the operating field and how to modify as surgical challenges present themselves.

Exoscope use is similarly approached with intention. Rather than limiting exposure to basic cases, participants are encouraged to explore the exoscope beyond simple procedures, examining its broader applications across complex surgical scenarios where enhanced magnification, illumination, ergonomics, and team visualization can meaningfully change the surgery itself.

The result is a course that doesn’t just teach tools—it teaches integration.

Is the owner and lead neurologist/neurosurgeon of The Animal Neurology Center (ANC), a St. Louis–based, single-specialty veterinary hospital. With a vision extending beyond clinical medicine alone, ANC was founded on a mission to deliver compassionate patient care, provide education at every level of the veterinary profession, and foster industry partnerships that advance the field through the innovative adaptation and improvement of human medical technologies.

Dr. Wininger co-leads the ANC/University of Missouri Hybrid Neurology Residency Program, established in 2013, which integrates academic and private-practice training and has graduated 18 board-certified neurologists. Dr. Wininger is also the founder of 3D Veterinary Printing LLC, which utilizes advanced imaging algorithms to create patient-specific surgical tools and implants, improving surgical precision and outcomes. Above all, Dr. Wininger is committed to elevating veterinary care throughout Missouri and the Midwest, establishing the region as a beacon for advanced neurologic therapy and education.

Received her DVM from Texas A&M University. She completed an internship in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery at Colorado State University and a residency in Neurology and Neurosurgery at Texas A&M University. Dr. Taylor is board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Neurology). Dr. Taylor is certified in Neurosurgery by the ACVIM, acupuncture by the Chi Institute and canine rehabilitation by the University of Tennessee. Her research interests include MRI and neurosurgery. She is currently a neurologist/neurosurgeon and the Director of Education and Wellness at Southeast Veterinary Neurology.