Scott Plummer D.V.M, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)
Locum Neurologist / Neurosurgeon
Dr. Plummer was born in Columbus, Ohio and raised in San Antonio, Texas. His interest in veterinary medicine and veterinary neurology (in particular) was first sparked as a young boy when his puppy developed seizures related to an infection from the canine distemper virus. Dr. Plummer’s professional interests focus on spinal surgery. His education and professional experience:
| 1980-1984 | Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science – Magna Cum Laude) Texas A&M University (College Station, TX) |
| 1984-1988 | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (Magna Cum Laude) Texas A&M University (College Station, TX) |
| 1988-1989 | Rotating Internship in Small Animal Medicine & Surgery North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC) |
| 1989-1992 | Neurology and Neurosurgery Residency North Carolina State University (Raleigh, NC) |
| 1994 | Diplomate of ACVIM (Neurology) American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine |
| 1992-Present | Staff Neurologist/Neurosurgeon Veterinary Neurological Center (Phoenix, AZ) |
Awards and Honors
- National Merit Scholar (Texas A&M University, 1980-1984)
- Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society (Texas A&M University, 1981)
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (Texas A&M University, 1983)
- Magna Cum Laude (Texas A&M University, 1984)
- Tony & Cate Sutherland Scholar (Texas A&M University,1985-1988)
- Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society (Texas A&M University, 1987)
- Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society (Texas A&M University, 1988)
- Magna Cum Laude: (Texas A&M University, 1988)
- Silver Bedside Manner House Officer Award (North Carolina State University, 1992)
Professional Memberships
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
- Arizona Veterinary Medical Association
- Emergency Animal Clinic Board of Directors (2001-2016)
- Board Member: Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board (1/09-8/10)
- Chairperson: Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board (8/10-1/13)
Presentations
- Dr. Plummer has spoken at numerous national and state conferences including AVMA, ACVIM Forum, AzVMA, AAHA and Western Veterinary Conference.