Specialists in veterinary neurology are certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) parent organization. A board-certified veterinary neurologist (sometimes also known as a Diplomate) is considered to be an expert in medical neurology and there are just over 100 such specialists in North America. Some veterinary neurologists also have specialized training in neurosurgery. Neurology specialists have to meet strict training requirements as outlined below. In order to be become a Neurology specialist, a veterinarian must:
- Complete a 1-year internship or equivalent training.
- Complete a residency-training program (two or three years depending on the institution).
- Fulfill the prescribed credential requirements.
- Pass both the general Internal Medicine examination and then the Neurology certifying examination.
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) was established in 1972. This organization is the recognized specialty college responsible for establishing training requirements, evaluating and accrediting training programs, and examining and certifying veterinarians in the veterinary specialties of Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology and Oncology. The overall purpose of the Neurology specialty group of the ACVIM is to advance knowledge of neurological diseases and to foster the continued development of specialty care in veterinary neurology. To achieve the purposes of the Neurology specialty group , the ACVIM parent organization will certify new Neurology Diplomates by guiding the training programs and ensuring fair and appropriate credential and examination procedures.
To find an ACVIM specialist near you:
http://www.acvim.org/Specialist/Search.aspx | 
