Neurology and Neurosurgery Service | The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies | The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

The Neurology and Neurosurgery service at the Hospital for Small Animals is one of the largest in the UK.

The Neurology and Neurosurgery Service team has highly trained and qualified neurologists, with both European and American board-certified Specialists in Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery.  We provide a high standard of care and quality of life for patients with neurological illness.

We commonly see cases including:

seizures
tumours (brain or spinal cord)
neuropathies
head and spinal cord trauma
degenerative disease

We have advanced imaging equipment and facilities, including:

MRI
CT
fluoroscopy
electrodiagnostic equipment (for EEG and EMG and BAER)

Working with colleagues in other services such as physiotherapy (REPAIR centre) and oncology, we can offer a complete range of cutting edge diagnostic and treatments, to provide a truly holistic approach to care.

We offer a 24-hour Specialist service and provide free advice and free telemedicine service for referring veterinarians.

Contact details

0131 650 7650

HFSAreception@ed.ac.uk

(Pet owners: please note that this mailbox is for referring vets only. We cannot comment on cases that we have not seen but are happy to talk to your vet.)

Our Staff

image of two vets looking at a brain activity trace on a laptop with a canine patient in the background

The Neurology and Neurosurgery Service staff

Home care support

small blac dog on white blanket being cradled by someone wearing blue surgical gloves

Guidance for clients to support their pet at home, after discharge from the Hospital.

This article was published on Monday 2 September 2024