London and the surrounding area are home to some of the UK's leading veterinary neurologists and referral hospitals for dogs diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). Whether your dog requires an MRI scan, spinal surgery, conservative treatment or rehabilitation, the centres below are recognised for providing advanced neurological care.
Elizavet Veterinary Referral Hospital
Spinal surgery Neurology Rehabilitation 24/7 emergency
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Location: Hampstead, London
- Independent referral hospital
- Advanced neurology and spinal surgery
- MRI & CT imaging
- 24/7 emergency service
- IVDD Surgery: Yes
- Neurology: Specialist referral
- Hydrotherapy: Please enquire
- Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation: Available following referral
- 24/7 Emergency: Yes
- Telephone: 020 4502 0414
- Address: 228 Belsize Road, London NW6 4BT
- Google Maps: Open in Google Maps
- Website: Visit website
- Practical note: One of the few London centres offering both advanced referral services and a 24-hour emergency veterinary service.
- Practical note: Call before travelling in an emergency so the team can confirm availability and advise what records or imaging your regular vet should send.
London Vet Specialists
Spinal surgery Neurology Rehabilitation
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Location: Hammersmith, London
- Specialist-led neurology team
- On-site MRI & CT
- Emergency neurology referrals
- Fixed-price spinal surgery packages available
- IVDD Surgery: Yes
- Neurology: Yes
- Hydrotherapy: Referral dependent
- Rehabilitation: Referral dependent
- Emergency referrals: Yes
- Telephone: 020 7433 0155
- Address: 70 Chancellor's Road, Hammersmith, London W6 9RS
- Google Maps: Open in Google Maps
- Indicative spinal surgery: Hemilaminectomy package from £6,800 (subject to case assessment).
- Website: Visit website
- Practical note: One of the only specialist neurology teams in central London with on-site MRI and CT, helping speed up diagnosis and treatment.
- Practical note: Ask whether the quoted package includes imaging, surgery, hospitalisation, medication and follow-up appointments, as total costs can vary by case.
London Vet Clinic
Neurology
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Location: Marylebone
- Neurology referrals
- Advanced diagnostics
- Contact via clinic
- Visit website
- Practical note: Confirm whether your dog will be assessed on-site or referred onward to a dedicated neurologist or surgical hospital.
London Veterinary Neurology
Neurology
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Location: Marylebone
- Specialist neurology consultations
- IVDD assessment
- Visit website
- Practical note: Ask whether a referral from your regular vet is required and whether urgent same-day neurological assessment is available.
Fitzpatrick Referrals
Spinal surgery Neurology Rehabilitation
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Location: Surrey (serving Greater London)
- Spinal surgery
- Neurology
- Rehabilitation
- Visit website
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Practical note: Fitzpatrick Referrals became widely known through The Supervet, the Channel 4 television series first broadcast in 2014. The programme follows Professor Noel Fitzpatrick and the referral team while treating complex veterinary cases and exploring the relationship between animals and their families. The practice has also appeared in the newer Supervet ER series. Read about Fitzpatrick Referrals and The Supervet
- Practical note: For urgent spinal cases, ask your vet to send the referral, clinical notes and any existing scans before you travel. We used this clinic for Loui for a second opinion after his first emergency surgery.
Southfields Veterinary Specialists
Spinal surgery Neurology Rehabilitation 24/7 emergency
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Location: Basildon (serving London & South East)
- IVDD Surgery: Yes
- Neurology: Specialist-led
- Hydrotherapy: Available through rehabilitation services
- Rehabilitation: Yes
- 24/7 Emergency: Yes
- Telephone: 01268 564 664
- Address: Cranes Point, Gardiners Lane South, Basildon, Essex SS14 3AP
- Google Maps: Open in Google Maps
- Website: Visit website
- Practical note: One of the UK's leading multidisciplinary referral hospitals with a specialist neurology and neurosurgery team experienced in treating spinal disc disease.
- Practical note: Telephone first for emergency cases so the hospital can confirm admission capacity and prepare for your dog’s arrival.
Royal Veterinary College (RVC)
Spinal surgery Neurology
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Location: Hatfield
- Specialist neurology
- Neurosurgery
- University teaching hospital
- Visit website
- Practical note: Ask your vet to send a complete referral history, medication list and any previous imaging to avoid delays in assessment.
Davies Veterinary Specialists
Spinal surgery Neurology
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Location: Hertfordshire
- IVDD Surgery: Yes
- Neurology: Yes
- Emergency referrals: Yes
- Telephone: 01582 883950
- Website: Visit website
- Practical note: One of the UK's most established referral hospitals for neurological and spinal conditions.
- Practical note: Check whether the hospital can process a direct insurance claim and what deposit may be required before admission.
South East Veterinary Referrals
Spinal surgery Neurology
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Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
- Neurology
- Spinal surgery
- Visit website
- Practical note: Confirm the current neurology service, emergency availability and whether advanced imaging is performed on-site.
Granta Veterinary Specialists
Spinal surgery Neurology
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Location: Cambridge
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Visit website
- Practical note: For out-of-hours concerns, call before setting off because emergency acceptance may depend on staffing and bed availability.
Medivet 24 Hour Camberwell
24/7 emergency Assessment & referral
Emergency assessment and referral option. We had Loui's IVDD surgery here.
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Location: Camberwell, South London
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Service type: 24-hour emergency hospital, advanced diagnostics and referral support
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IVDD surgery: Not publicly confirmed — ask whether onward specialist referral is required
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Neurology: Emergency neurological assessment; specialist status not confirmed
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Emergency: Open 24 hours, 365 days a year
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Telephone: 020 3816 1010
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Address: 7 Kenbury Street, Camberwell, London SE5 9BS
- Google Maps: Open in Google Maps
- Website: Visit website
- Practical note: Call before travelling and ask whether the hospital can manage the suspected spinal case on site or will stabilise your dog and arrange onward referral.
Practical note
If you are based in London or the South East and your dog develops sudden weakness, paralysis or severe back pain, contact your local vet immediately and ask whether an urgent referral to a veterinary neurologist is appropriate. Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve the chances of recovery.
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