Veterinary Neurological Center

Kyndal Woith

We saw Dr. Knowles today for my dog Bonnie, and I truly can’t say enough good things about our experience. Dr. Knowles was incredible and very knowledgeable, compassionate, and so patient. She took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure Bonnie was comfortable every step of the way. The entire staff was AMAZING and treated us with such kindness and care. It’s obvious they genuinely love what they do. I’m so grateful we found Dr. Knowles (recommended by my mom) and her team, and I highly recommend them to anyone needing exceptional care for their pet. Everyone was so patient with us and answer ALL my questions. IM SO THANKFUL TO EVERYONE.

Jan 20, 2026

Felicia Scholes

Dr Knowles & the front desk staff are amazing. The kindness, attention to detail but most Dr Knowles is present, attentive & compassionate. We have a surgery planned on Monday & looking forward to our pup healing journey with this team. If you find yourself needing to be here, you’re in good hands. And can I just say what an amazing cute touch! Look at this personal touch on the medicine bag 😍

Sep 15, 2025

Taylor R

Considering this is THE only neurology specialty center in AZ for your dog .. I took my dog here for severe encephalitis. She died while on treatment. I called the clinic and left a VM canceling our appointment which was scheduled the very day after she died. The clinic never called back to give their condolences or discuss anything. Considering they have “patient care coordinators” or whatever I thought that was pretty remiss. I also spent about 7k here in one visit. But I guess they already collected their money. We never had a definitive diagnosis despite a mired of tests. My dog went into liver failure while on prednisone and fluconazole, a low but definite risk. We were never told to have screening labs. Our follow up appointment was pushed back from 2 week follow up to 3.5 weeks due to the Christmas and new years holiday. Could my dogs death have been prevented..? Maybe only in the short term But I sure as heck would have done anything to try. The lack of close follow up, guidance and lack of care for the patient once they have passed is unacceptable. I felt like I was in great care at my initial consult but that’s where it ended.

Feb 14, 2026

Lauren Thatcher

Dr. Parker was absolutely wonderful! Very kind and knowledgeable. My dog is now 3 weeks post op and doing better than ever! He is an 8 year old dachshund with IVDD. Definitely worth it! 10/10

Sep 19, 2025

Michael Smith

We were referred to Dr. Lydia Lovato for our kitty who had a mystery illness. During our time working with Dr. Lovato, she was very caring with our kitty and made sure that she was always comfortable. She always made an effort to explain why she was ordering tests and what she was looking for during each visit. Despite many tests and medications, our kitty got worse and we unfortunately had to put her down. Even though this experience was awful and traumatic, Dr. Lovato made sure to personally walk us through it and was so kind during the entire time. All of the staff were so helpful during that time as well. Even though we never found a diagnosis for our kitty, I know that Dr. Lovato and the staff at VNC did everything they could to help her. My wife and I are eternally grateful to them for everything they did for our kitty and for us. We hope to never have to see them again, but if we need a neurologist for another kitty, we will certainly come back.

Jan 21, 2026