Training and Research

The BVNS Residency Program

With the firm belief that knowledge should be shared, our staff neurologists designed our residency program to share our knowledge with the next generation of gifted veterinarians. The BVNS Residency Program is highly selective and candidates must meet rigorous standards to be accepted. Once selected, our residents play a vital role in every aspect of our service providing substantial benefits to clients and patients. The Residency Coordinator, Dr. Jarboe oversees the program and can be contacted with any questions.

In July 2008, BVNS welcomed its first resident, Dr. Martin Young, into the accredited three-year neurology/neurosurgery program. The following summer, Dr. Devon Hague joined the residency program and Dr. Daniel Cuff was accepted for a one-year internship. In 2010, Dr. Daniel Cuff finalized his internship and was accepted into our three-year neurology/neurosurgery program while Dr. Casey Neary was accepted for a one-year internship. Visit our specialists page to learn more about our residents. 

Visiting Scholars Program

BVNS welcomes first, second and third year neurology residents to experience a week in the life of a BVNS specialist. During this week, we follow a structured agenda to provide maximum exposure to all types of clinical case management, client communication, patient hospitalization, use of technology and to provide experience working in a cohesive team unit. Those interested this opportunity are encouraged to contact Christine Stafford, Practice Administrator at 703-669-2827 or email her for more information.

Research

While our research in advancing specialized neurology care is conducted in several ways, we are actively involved in one or more clinical trials at all times. Currently, we are enrolling patients in the North Carolina State University’s clinical trial for dogs with acute disk herniations. For more information on this trial please see our Advances in Neurology page or contact us for more information.

We also actively support our neurology residents with their individual and collaborative ongoing research projects, encouraging the development of their keen research skills to foster a long-term shared enthusiasm for advancing care of and treatment options for all neurology patients.