The Animal Neurology Center

05/30/2026

Can we skip to the good part?

We absolutely can. Meet sweet Charlie — a dachshund who came to The ANC unable to walk, and left doing exactly that.

Charlie underwent a ventral slot procedure performed by Dr. Keyes, and this before and after says everything that needs to be said.

We are honored to care for these patients and live for outcomes like these!

📍 The Animal Neurology Center — St. Louis
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05/27/2026

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 here:
https://animalneurology.com/news/anc-may-2026-newsletter/

05/26/2026

Who's doing the work around here? Oliver has reported for duty!

05/19/2026

Fred is recovering well 💙🐾 We’re honored to be part of his care and wish him a smooth road back to squirrel-chasing adventures 🌳✨

Fred here. I'd like to thank The Animal Neurology Center of St. Louis for taking great care of me last week. I'm eager to make a full recovery and get back to chasing squirrels up trees and showing my little sister the fun adventures we'll have. The Animal Neurology Center ❤️🌈💙💖🐾🐾🐾

04/30/2026

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: https://animalneurology.com/news/anc-april-newsletter/
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04/27/2026

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 [email protected]

04/21/2026

St. Louis area veterinary colleagues: The ANC is hosting an evening of CE, connection, food and fun!

This Friday, April 24th at 6:30pm, we are welcoming Dr. Abby Whiting for her keynote lecture: "The Science of Happy: Unleashing the Power of Big Potential."
This event is designed specifically for veterinary professionals and their teams — veterinarians, technicians, practice managers, and the people who make great practices run.

Dr. Whiting brings the neuroscience of human performance into the veterinary setting, exploring how serotonin, dopamine, endorphins, and cortisol shape the way our teams communicate, connect, and thrive. One hour of RACE approved CE, a food truck dinner, and an evening with colleagues who understand exactly what your work looks like.

Come for the CE. Stay for the community.
Registration is free:
https://www.addevent.com/event/cjy48y780ffy

04/17/2026

St. Louis area veterinary friends: The ANC is hosting an evening of CE, connection, and good food — and we would love to see you there.

On Friday, April 24th at 6:30pm, we are welcoming Dr. Abby Whiting for her keynote lecture: "The Science of Happy: Unleashing the Power of Big Potential."
This event is designed specifically for veterinary professionals and their teams — veterinarians, technicians, practice managers, and the people who make great practices run.

Dr. Whiting brings the neuroscience of human performance into the veterinary setting, exploring how serotonin, dopamine, endorphins, and cortisol shape the way our teams communicate, connect, and thrive. One hour of RACE approved CE, a food truck dinner, and an evening with colleagues who understand exactly what your work looks like.

Come for the CE. Stay for the community.
Registration is free:
https://www.addevent.com/event/cjy48y780ffy

04/04/2026

vibes strong this morning!

03/23/2026

Cytarabine Graduation Celebration for Kane!

Kane recently completed an important phase of treatment with cytarabine, and we couldn’t be more proud—not just of handsome Kane, but of the incredible partnership with his family that helped get him here.

Managing inflammatory neurologic disease is a journey, and it takes teamwork every step of the way. By working closely together, adjusting treatment as needed, and staying committed to Kane’s care plan, we were able to support his progress and celebrate this well-earned milestone.

We’re so grateful to Kane’s family for trusting us and walking this path alongside us.