For veterinarians
A neurologist’s input on your case, online
Companion Veterinary Neurology offers online case consultations with veterinary neurologist Dr. Dillon Devathasan. You stay the patient’s veterinarian, and he helps you work through the case.
Share the history, examination findings and test results, and get his advice on the likely causes, the most useful tests and the treatment options, in writing or by phone or video call.
Four steps
How case consultations work
- Choose a consultationAn email consultation, a phone or video call, or a follow-up review.
- Share the caseFill in the case details and upload records, results and videos.
- Pay or bill your clinicPay by card, or choose “Bill my clinic” and receive an invoice, payable within 14 days of the invoice date.
- Receive written adviceA written summary from Dr. Dillon, after a call if you booked one.
What you can discuss
Cases we can help with
Online case consultations cover neurological problems in dogs and cats, from a first seizure to a complex spinal or brain case.
Seizures and epilepsy
Seizure investigation, cluster seizures, epilepsy that’s hard to control, and choosing and monitoring medication.
Spinal cord disease
IVDD and other spinal disorders, chronic back and neck pain, weakness and paralysis, and when surgery is worth considering.
Vestibular disease
Head tilt, loss of balance and abnormal eye movements, and telling inner ear from brain causes.
Brain disease
Meningoencephalitis of unknown origin (MUO) and other inflammatory disease, and behavior change, circling or blindness that suggest a brain condition.
Nerve and muscle disease
Generalized weakness, tiring easily, reduced reflexes or changes in voice or swallowing.
Tremors and movement disorders
Tremor syndromes, paroxysmal dyskinesia and episodes that may or may not be seizures.
Dr. Dillon can also help to localize a lesion when it’s unclear, interpret test results and plan the next tests, and review established patients and adjust their treatment.
Consultations and fees
Three ways to consult Companion Veterinary Neurology
Fees are in Australian dollars and include GST. Every consultation includes a written summary for you.
Email consultation
A$250 · new case, in writing
Send the case details and records, and Dr. Dillon replies in writing, with no call.
Phone or video consultation
A$300 · new case, one hour
Discuss the case by Microsoft Teams video call, with screen sharing, or by phone. The pet’s owner can join a video call if appropriate.
Follow-up review
A$75 · existing case, in writing
A short review of a case Dr. Dillon has seen before: progress, new results or further advice.
Dr. Dillon aims to reply within 24 hours of receiving the complete case information and files. Depending on the case, the summary covers the history and concerns, the likely neurological localization, recommended tests and a diagnostic or treatment plan with follow-up.
For pet owners
Are you a pet owner?
Case consultations are arranged by your veterinarian, who remains your pet’s main point of care. If you’d like a neurologist’s input on your pet’s care, ask your veterinarian: they can book a case consultation and share your notes and videos with Dr. Dillon.
What is an online veterinary neurology consultation?
A consultation about a patient’s neurological case between you and veterinary neurologist Dr. Dillon Devathasan, in writing or by phone or video call. He reviews the information you share and advises on the likely causes, diagnostic options and treatment.
Who can book?
Veterinarians. Consultations are always with the patient’s veterinarian, who remains responsible for the patient’s care.
How much does a consultation cost?
A$250 for an email consultation, A$300 for a one-hour phone or video consultation and A$75 for a follow-up review of an existing case, including GST. Pay by card when you book, or choose “Bill my clinic” and Dr. Dillon will invoice your practice. Payment is due within 14 days of the invoice date.
Do I need to refer the patient?
No. The patient stays under your care, and the consultation gives you a neurologist’s input on the case.
How does the consultation take place?
Email consultations and follow-up reviews are in writing, with no call, and you can choose today as the review day. Phone or video consultations take place at the booked time, by phone or by Microsoft Teams, which lets you share your screen. Book them at least 24 hours ahead, so Dr. Dillon can review the case first. The pet’s owner can join a video call if appropriate.
Is this an emergency service?
No. Case consultations are booked appointments. Patients who need emergency care should go to the nearest emergency hospital.