The neurologists at the Veterinary Neurological Center are board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). In order to obtain the title of specialist and receive board certification, individuals must first receive an undergraduate degree, complete four years of veterinary school, typically followed by advanced training during a one-year internship program. Then they participate in a three-year residency program (such as the VNC’s neurology residency training program) completing specific training and caseload requirements under the supervision of board-certified specialists, as well as conducting research and publishing in scientific journals. Following this training, candidates must submit a credentials’ application and then pass a rigorous examination evaluating competence in the specific area of specialization. Once all credentials have been met, and the individual passes the exam, the status of board-certified specialist is granted.
Board Certified Neurologists:
Trevor Moore, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (neurology)
Dr. Moore was born and raised in Metro Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Moore’s interest in neurology stems from a deep desire to help those patients with no voice recover from debilitating injury and illness. Dr. Moore’s professional interests include: All aspects of neurology and neurosurgery, in particular minimally invasive surgical intervention of neurologic diseases, spinal stabilization for traumatic and congenital/developmental disorders, and inflammatory brain disease Click here to read more.
Laura Stainback, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (neurology)
Dr. Stainback was born in Plantation, Florida and raised in Bristol, Tennessee. Her interest in neurology began as an undergraduate while initially studying electrical engineering. “I was interested in the transmission of electrical impulses but was more drawn to this in a biological field as opposed to working with computers which is how I ended up in veterinary school. My interest in neurology evolved as I realized it combined my interests in impulse transmission and my love for “brain teasers” in a way that is unique to the neurological examination”. Dr. Stainback’s professional interests include inflammatory CNS disease and surgical neurology. Click here to read more.
Kim Knowles, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVIM (neurology)
Dr. Knowles was born in Chicago, Illinois and raised primarily in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Knowles professional interests include congenital and acquired deafness, vestibular disorders, epilepsy and infectious diseases of the nervous system. Click here to read more.
Neurology Residents:
Locum Neurologists:
Scott Plummer, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (neurologist)
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. Click here to read more.
Hillary Greatting, DVM, MS, CCRT, Diplomate ACVIM (neurology)
Dr. Greatting was born in Springfield, IL. She went to veterinary school at Michigan State and completed her specialty training at Texas A&M University, Colorado State University, and The Veterinary Neurological Center in Phoenix, AZ. As a boarded neurologist, she was clinical track faculty at Washington State University in Pullman, WA and then moved to private practice in Boise, ID. She is also certified in veterinary rehabilitation. Her interest in neurology began with the practice and challenge of neurolocalization in a neuroanatomy class during her master’s degree program. Dr. Greatting’s professional interests include seizure management, intracranial neoplasia, electrodiagnostic testing, and neurosurgery Click here to read more.
The VNC Team
(Number in parenthesis = years employed at the VNC)
Doctors
Neurologists:
Kim Knowles, D.V.M., M.S. DACVIM (neurology) (24)
Laura Stainback, D.V.M., DACVIM (neurology) (16)
Trevor Moore, D.V.M., DACVIM (neurology) (5)
Lydia Lovato, D.V.M., DACVIM (neurology) (3)
Neurology Residents:
Nathan Bernier-Parker, D.V.M. (2)
Rachael Humke, D.V.M. (1)
Jennifer Balaban, B.V.M. & S (<1)
Locum Neurologist:
Scott Plummer, D.V.M. (neurology) (31)
Hillary Greatting, D.V.M., M.S., C.C.R.T., DACVIM (neurology) (12)
Administration Team
Hospital Director:
Wil Levesque, C.V.T. (34)
Practice Director:
Dan Levesque, B.S. (25)
Technician Manager:
Sarah Field, C.V.T. (<1)
Client Service Managers:
Nancy Shaffer (3)
Morgan Ridgeway, C.R.C.R., C.S.P.P.M. (1)
Office Administrator / Public Relations Manager:
Aleisha Gable, M.B.A. (1)
Process Manager / IT Manager:
Brian Boyer, C.V.T. (16)
Facility Manager:
Nathaniel Nellessen (11)
Client Service Team
Nancy Shaffer: Client Service Manager
Morgan Ridgeway: Client Service Manager
Aleisha Gable: Office Administrator | Public Relations Manager
Client Service Representatives (CSRs):
Jennifer Cornwell, C.V.T. (12)
Sarah Clissold (4)
Marissa Horn (2)
Andriana Mavis (1)
Marley Rockwood (1)
Mikenzie Powell (1)
Andrea Markie (<1)
Ben Etzioni (<1)
Nico Adame (<1)
Victoria Noble (<1)
CSR Assistants:
Kylie Schott (<1)
Medical Assistants:
Sydney Roller, F.F.C.P. (2)
Leslie Rodriguez (1)
Patient Care Team
Wil Levesque: Technical Supervisor | CT/MR Imaging Technologist
Sarah Field: Technician Manager
Nathaniel Nellessen: Facility Manager | Lead Technician | CT/MR Imaging Technologist
Technicians:
Kim Hoover, C.V.T. (29)
Carrie Schmertz (6)
Marysol Hernandez (3)
Tabitha Clement (1)
Quinn Ross (2)
Mason Wilton, C.V.T. (1)
Stephanie Weber (1)
Julie Rodriguez (1)
Arisa Mora, C.V.A. (1)
Tiana Daniels, C.V.T., K.P.A. C.T.P (<1)
Trevor Ross, B.S. (<1)
Mary Dello Russo (<1)
Kimberly Thomas, R.T. (R)(MR), B.S. (MRI) (<1)
Danei Carrillo (<1) †
Rebekah Moore (<1)
Technician Assistant
Noora Aldossary (1)
Technician Assistant / Building Maintenance:
Benjamin Hilgemann (1)
Nighttime / Weekend Patient Caretakers:
Brandy Johnson (4)
Samantha Lopez (<1)
Lauren Kim (<1)
Angelica Perez (<1)