Aubenord’s USA directory helps owners find veterinary neurology, neurosurgery and advanced spinal-care services for dogs with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). Select your state, then browse reviewed in-state centres or, where specialist coverage is limited, clearly labelled regional options to discuss with your veterinarian.
Urgent IVDD symptomsIf your dog suddenly cannot walk, is in severe spinal pain, loses bladder control or deteriorates quickly, contact your veterinarian or the nearest emergency veterinary hospital immediately. Do not delay urgent care while searching this directory.
Aubenord tipFor sudden paralysis or rapidly worsening weakness, ask your primary veterinarian to speak directly with the receiving neurology team and send clinical notes and existing imaging before you travel.
USA specialist access
How specialist access usually works in the USA
Referral policies vary by hospital. Where possible, start with your primary veterinarian so they can assess urgency, share records and imaging, and coordinate with the receiving neurology team.
Start with your primary veterinarian where possibleAsk them to send the clinical history, medications, test results and any existing imaging to the specialist centre.
Check the hospital’s referral policySome specialist centres accept direct appointments while others require a formal referral. Emergency intake may use a different pathway.
Confirm services before travellingCheck that the hospital currently provides the neurology, spinal surgery, imaging or emergency service your dog may need and that it can receive the case.
Emergency signs? If your dog cannot stand or walk, is rapidly worsening, has severe uncontrolled pain or cannot urinate, contact a veterinary service urgently and call the receiving hospital before travelling.
How to use this directory
Emergency? Contact an emergency veterinary hospital first if your dog has sudden paralysis, severe pain or bladder-control loss.
Choose your state below to see in-state services and, where needed, clearly labelled regional alternatives.
Check the service type. A neurology listing does not automatically mean a neurologist is available 24/7; telephone before travelling.
Verify before setting off. Specialist rotas, referral requirements and emergency capacity can change.
We prioritise board-certified veterinary neurologists, university teaching hospitals and established referral centres that publicly document neurological or spinal surgical services. Some states have very limited specialist provision; those sections show clearly labelled regional options rather than presenting a general practice as a veterinary neurology specialist.
Spinal surgery Neurology Rehabilitation Emergency service Assessment / referral Regional option
What “board-certified neurologist” means
In the United States, veterinary neurologists are certified through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). Aubenord prioritises services that publicly document specialist neurology/neurosurgery or advanced spinal surgical care. Inclusion is not a ranking or endorsement.
Practical note: Board-certified veterinary surgeons publish neurosurgical treatment for IVDD, including hemilaminectomy, ventral slot and dorsal laminectomy procedures.
Practical note: This is a surgery-led referral service rather than a dedicated neurology department; ask whether your dog needs neurologist assessment before surgery.
Practical note: Publishes neurologic examinations plus CT, myelography and other advanced diagnostic services for small animals.
Practical note: Alaska has limited specialist neurology coverage. Ask specifically whether a board-certified neurologist or neurosurgeon is available for your dog's case.
Practical note: Neurology-focused referral practice treating canine and feline neurological disease with board-certified neurologists, MRI, CT and neurosurgery.
Practical note: For after-hours urgent cases, contact your primary or emergency veterinarian first so they can coordinate with the neurology team.
Mesa
VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona
Specialist coverage in Arkansas is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
University of Missouri Veterinary Health Center — Neurology/Neurosurgery
Regional option — out of state
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Board-certified veterinary neurology/neurosurgery service with MRI, CT, spinal taps and neurosurgery.
Practical note: University service run by board-certified neurologists with MRI, CT, routine and emergency neurosurgery and 24/7 intensive-care support.
Practical note: Ask your veterinarian to forward records and imaging before travelling, especially if emergency spinal surgery may be needed.
Practical note: Board-certified neurology/neurosurgery service treating degenerative disc disease and other brain and spinal conditions; hospital is open 24/7.
Practical note: For acute weakness or paralysis, call before arriving so the emergency and neurology teams can coordinate.
Specialist coverage in Delaware is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
Penn Vet Ryan Veterinary Hospital — Neurology & Neurosurgery
Regional option — out of state
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
University neurology/neurosurgery service treating intervertebral disc herniation, spinal cord injury and other advanced neurological conditions.
Practical note: Board-certified neurologists provide MRI, CT and surgical treatment for intervertebral disc herniation and other compressive spinal disease.
Practical note: Ask your primary vet to coordinate referral paperwork before the appointment.
Practical note: 24-hour referral hospital with board-certified neurology, MRI, CT and neurosurgery including laminectomy and ventral slot decompression.
Practical note: VERC advises owners with suspected neurological emergencies to go straight to an emergency service.
Practical note: ACVIM identifies WestVet neurologist Dr Allison Mooney as Idaho's veterinary neurologist; the service manages medical and surgical neurology cases.
Practical note: Because specialist coverage in Idaho is limited, telephone before travelling to confirm the neurologist is available.
Specialist coverage in Iowa is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
VCA MidWest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center — Neurology
Regional option — out of state
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Board-certified veterinary neurologist trained in medical and surgical neurology at a referral and emergency centre.
Specialist coverage in Kentucky is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center — Neurology & Neurosurgery
Regional option — out of state
Location: Columbus, Ohio
University service providing medical and surgical neurological care, including intervertebral disc herniation, with 3T MRI and advanced CT.
Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital — Neurology
Regional option — out of state
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Board-certified neurology team offering MRI, CT, disc surgery including hemilaminectomy and ventral slot, spinal stabilisation and neurorehabilitation support.
Practical note: University neurology service treating IVDD and spinal disease with specialist neurosurgery including hemilaminectomy and ventral slot procedures.
Practical note: Appointments are by referral, so ask your veterinarian to contact LSU before travelling.
Practical note: Board-certified neurology team offering medical and surgical care, including treatment of intervertebral disc disease, with 24/7 monitoring.
Practical note: Cases may be seen by appointment or emergency basis; call ahead for acute paralysis.
Practical note: Neurology-focused practice providing neurological evaluations, imaging, neurosurgery and post-operative care, with neurological emergency on-call coverage.
Practical note: Outside business hours, contact your local emergency vet first so they can coordinate with the on-call neurologist.
Practical note: Board-certified veterinary neurologist providing routine and emergency neurological care including IVDD, paralysis and spinal cord injury.
Practical note: Contact the hospital directly for current emergency intake and neurology availability.
Practical note: University neurology and neurosurgery service using advanced MRI/CT and working alongside emergency, critical care and rehabilitation-related specialties.
Practical note: Ask the referring veterinarian liaison to confirm the fastest route for an urgent spinal case.
Walpole
Advanced Veterinary Specialty Center of New England
Specialist coverage in Michigan is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center — Neurology & Neurosurgery
Regional option — out of state
Location: Columbus, Ohio
University service providing medical and surgical neurological care, including intervertebral disc herniation, with 3T MRI and advanced CT.
Practical note: University service treating IVDD, spinal cord injury, fractures and other neurological disease; specialists include neurology, neurosurgery and rehabilitation expertise.
Practical note: Neurology is referral-only; have your veterinarian send the history before travel.
Specialist coverage in New Hampshire is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care — Neurology
Regional option — out of state
Location: Portland, Maine
Board-certified neurology team offering medical and surgical care, including treatment of intervertebral disc disease, with 24/7 monitoring.
Specialist coverage in New Mexico is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
Veterinary Neurological Center
Regional option — out of state
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Neurology-focused referral practice treating canine and feline neurological disease with board-certified neurologists, MRI, CT and neurosurgery.
Specialist coverage in North Dakota is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
Minnesota Veterinary Neurology
Regional option — out of state
Location: Columbus, Minnesota
Neurology-specific veterinary hospital treating IVDD with MRI, neurosurgery, physical rehabilitation and 24/7 neurologic emergency staffing.
Practical note: University service providing medical and surgical neurological care, including intervertebral disc herniation, with 3T MRI and advanced CT.
Practical note: Ask whether your dog should enter through neurology referral or emergency depending on current function.
Practical note: Board-certified veterinary surgeons publish neurologic surgical capabilities within a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital.
Practical note: This is surgery-led rather than a dedicated neurology department; ask whether neurologist consultation or advanced imaging is required first.
Specialist coverage in Oregon is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
Washington State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital — Neurology & Neurosurgery
Regional option — out of state
Location: Pullman, Washington
Board-certified specialists provide MRI, CT, neurosurgery and 24-hour emergency neurological care, working with physical rehabilitation practitioners.
Practical note: University neurology/neurosurgery service treating intervertebral disc herniation, spinal cord injury and other advanced neurological conditions.
Practical note: Ryan Hospital has a separate emergency number; use the emergency pathway for sudden paralysis or rapid deterioration.
Specialist coverage in Rhode Island is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
Specialist coverage in South Carolina is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital — Neurology
Regional option — out of state
Location: Athens, Georgia
Board-certified neurology team with MRI, CT, spinal surgery, rehabilitation and access to 24/7 emergency and critical care.
Specialist coverage in South Dakota is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
VCA MidWest Veterinary Referral & Emergency Center — Neurology
Regional option — out of state
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Board-certified veterinary neurologist trained in medical and surgical neurology at a referral and emergency centre.
Specialist coverage in Tennessee is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
University of Georgia Veterinary Teaching Hospital — Neurology
Regional option — out of state
Location: Athens, Georgia
Board-certified neurology team with MRI, CT, spinal surgery, rehabilitation and access to 24/7 emergency and critical care.
Mississippi State University — Neurology/Neurosurgery
Regional option — out of state
Location: Starkville, Mississippi
University service treating IVDD, spinal cord injury, fractures and other neurological disease; specialists include neurology, neurosurgery and rehabilitation expertise.
Specialist coverage in Utah is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
WestVet — Neurology & Neurosurgery
Regional option — out of state
Location: Boise, Idaho
ACVIM identifies WestVet neurologist Dr Allison Mooney as Idaho's veterinary neurologist; the service manages medical and surgical neurology cases.
Specialist coverage in Vermont is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
Cornell University Hospital for Animals — Neurology & Neurosurgery
Regional option — out of state
Location: Ithaca, New York
Board-certified veterinary neurologists and neurosurgeons with MRI and multidisciplinary post-operative care.
Practical note: Board-certified neurology team offering MRI, CT, disc surgery including hemilaminectomy and ventral slot, spinal stabilisation and neurorehabilitation support.
Practical note: Appointments require referral; urgent cases should be coordinated through the hospital.
Short Pump
Bush Veterinary Neurology Service at Virginia Veterinary Centers
Practical note: Board-certified specialists provide MRI, CT, neurosurgery and 24-hour emergency neurological care, working with physical rehabilitation practitioners.
Practical note: Referral is required for routine neurology; urgent cases should call the hospital immediately.
Specialist coverage in West Virginia is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
Virginia Tech Veterinary Teaching Hospital — Neurology
Regional option — out of state
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Board-certified neurology team offering MRI, CT, disc surgery including hemilaminectomy and ventral slot, spinal stabilisation and neurorehabilitation support.
Specialist coverage in Wisconsin is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
Veterinary Specialty Center — Neurology & Neurosurgery
Regional option — out of state
Location: Bannockburn, Illinois
Specialist referral hospital with veterinary neurologists and 24-hour emergency and critical care.
Specialist coverage in Wyoming is limited in our current directory research.
Rather than list a general practice as a neurological specialist, Aubenord shows reviewed regional options below. Call before travelling and ask your veterinarian which centre is most appropriate for your dog's condition.
Important Information Before Contacting a Specialist
Many specialty hospitals require a referral from your primary veterinarian, although emergency pathways vary.
Call before travelling with an emergency spinal case so the receiving hospital can confirm availability.
MRI, CT, spinal surgery, hospitalisation, rehabilitation and emergency fees vary substantially by hospital and case.
Confirm that a board-certified veterinary neurologist is available and whether spinal surgery can be performed on site.
Where a state has limited specialist coverage, the regional options shown may involve substantial travel; your veterinarian should help determine whether that is safe.
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Our Independence
Aubenord does not receive referral fees or commissions from veterinary hospitals listed in this directory. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement, guarantee of availability or guarantee of outcome. Services, clinicians, prices and emergency arrangements can change. Verify information directly with the provider and follow your veterinarian's advice.
Medical Disclaimer
This directory is for general information only and does not replace veterinary advice, diagnosis or treatment. If your dog has sudden weakness, paralysis, severe pain or loss of bladder control, seek urgent veterinary care immediately.
Directory Review Information
Aubenord USA Directory Version: 3.0
Research review: 8 August 2026
The directory distinguishes reviewed in-state specialist services from clearly labelled regional alternatives, includes live search, and links to the ACVIM specialist finder for ZIP-code searches.
Use the USA directory as a referral-finding tool, not a ranking
Search and state filters can help narrow options, but they do not establish which centre is best for an individual dog. Confirm current specialist services, emergency availability, referral requirements, imaging, surgery and location directly with the hospital before travelling.
Information is reviewed periodically and each centre should still be checked directly before travel. Report an update or correction →
