Veterinary Neurology Center

Tustin, CA

At a glance

Facility type
Emergency Specialty Hospital
Practice tier
Specialty Referral
Clinic type
Standalone
Operating status
Operational
Appointment model
Appointment
24/7 care
No

Species treated

Small Animal Companion

Services

Imaging In House Lab Hospitalization Emergency

AVMA Specialties

Neurology

Amenities & accessibility

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroom

Overview

Veterinary Neurology Center is the only specialty hospital in southern California focused entirely on management of neurological conditions of dogs and cats

Dr. Stephen Hanson founded Veterinary Neurology Center in 2003

Mission — Our goal is to provide the finest quality specialty care available

Team at a glance

9
Veterinarians (DVM)
10
Licensed technicians
16
Support staff
35
Total team

Individual names, titles & bios are in the practice intelligence layer below.

Technology & equipment

Digital radiographyMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI)EMGNerve conduction studiesBAER (hearing testing)Nerve/muscle biopsyCSF evaluation

Services in detail

Back pain treatmentNeck pain treatmentSeizure managementWeakness treatmentParalysis treatmentDisorientation treatmentBalance problems treatmentDiagnosticsOn-site MRIDigital myelographyEMGNerve conduction studies
Show all 30 services
BAER (hearing testing)Nerve/muscle biopsyCSF evaluationMedical neurologyVestibular disease treatmentNeuromuscular disease treatmentEncephalitis treatmentMedical management of intervertebral disc diseaseWobbler's syndrome treatmentOther spinal disordersNeurosurgeryIntervertebral disc surgerySpinal fracture repairWobbler syndrome surgeryAtlantoaxial stabilizationCraniotomyAcupunctureHerbal therapy

Appointments & hours

M-F 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Frequently asked

Is Veterinary Neurology Center accepting new patients?+

Yes — Veterinary Neurology Center is currently accepting new patients.

What services does Veterinary Neurology Center offer?+

Veterinary Neurology Center offers Imaging, In House Lab, Hospitalization, Emergency.

When was Veterinary Neurology Center established?+

Veterinary Neurology Center has served the Tustin, CA community since 2003.

What reviewers say

90% Positive sentiment
based on 248 reviews

The practice offers specialized neurological veterinary care, featuring an expert team of neurologists and support staff who are widely regarded as compassionate, thorough, and highly knowledgeable. Specialists perform advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures such as MRIs and spinal surgeries, guiding pet owners through complex and stressful conditions with clear communication and consistent follow-up care. While the facility building is considered somewhat outdated by some, the overall experience is characterized by attentive patient handling, reasonable pricing compared to large conglomerates, and successful outcomes for pets recovering from paralysis and spinal trauma.

Frequently praised for

Compassionate StaffKnowledgeable VetsThorough ExplanationsFair PricingStrong Followup

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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.