The Animal Neurology Center

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 klinda@animalneurology.com

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.

03/20/2026

Advancing veterinary neurology starts with education. We train students, veterinarians, and specialists through clinical rotations, seminars, and our residency program with the University of Missouri. Our open-hospital policy welcomes referring veterinarians at every stage of care.

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03/12/2026

🐾 The March 2026 ANC Newsletter is here!
This month we're sharing the story of Bacchus — a sweet terrier mix who came to us in so much pain he could barely be examined. After being seen by multiple vets with no clear answers, an MRI revealed the true culprit: a severe spinal infection that had collapsed the bones in his lower spine. Surgery gave him his life back, and he hasn't looked back since.

We're also talking about the future of veterinary education, recapping Dr. Wininger's whirlwind at WVC 2026 (including one very memorable lecture where the monitors went dark and he had to act out gait abnormalities live 😂), and handing the Cutest Patient Award to Nanuk the Husky — who delivered a full dramatic performance during his neurologic exam and recovered like a champ.

Clinical updates, heartwarming recoveries, exciting upcoming events, games and more. It's all in the newsletter: https://animalneurology.com/news/anc-march-newsletter/

03/09/2026

Celebrating Hank’s Cytarabine Graduation!

Cytarabine is one of the tools we use to help pets with inflammatory neurologic disease feel better and regain quality of life. Today, we’re celebrating progress, and this very adorable patient Hank.

Reaching this milestone represents more than the completion of a treatment phase, but also a success of a partnership and effort between Hank's family and our dedicated ANC care team.
These journeys aren’t always easy, but open communication, shared decision-making, and a whole lot of dedication make all the difference. We’re thankful to have worked so closely with Hank’s family to support him along the way and are proud to celebrate this moment together.

Way to go, Hank!

03/07/2026

In the past 14 months, we’ve treated over 2,000 dogs with epilepsy, completed more than 1,000 MRIs, and performed over 450 surgeries at The Animal Neurology Center.
It's incredibly rewarding to see how far we've come and how many families we have helped, thanks to our team’s dedication and innovative technology.

Thank you to St. Louis Business Journal for showcasing the work we're proud to do every day!

https://bit.ly/3OWRNig

Veterinary neurologist Dr. Fred Wininger creates custom surgical tools through his “pet project” business, 3D Veterinary Printing.