Refer a Patient

Every patient begins here.

Every referral is personally reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Rich.

Based on your patient's history, neurologic findings, and diagnostic information, the care pathway that best fits the patient and family will be recommended.

There's no need to decide between VIP and Virtual Neurology before submitting—we'll guide you through the process.

Referral Workflow

Submit Your Case
Veterinarians: Complete the referral form and upload any available medical records, laboratory results, imaging, or videos.

Personal Case Review
Every submission is reviewed by Dr. Rich to determine the most appropriate care pathway.

Care Pathway Recommendation
VIP or Virtual Neurology is recommended based on your patient's needs and the family's goals.

Payment & Scheduling
An email is sent with instructions for scheduling and payment.

VIP Neurology: Sent directly to the pet owner.
Virtual Neurology: Sent to the referring veterinarian.

Neurologic Care Begins

Before You Submit

Please include any available:

Medical records
Neurologic examination findings
Laboratory results
Diagnostic imaging reports
MRI or CT images (if available)
Videos of neurologic abnormalities
Current medications

Complete records allow for the most efficient and thorough case review.

Questions?

Not sure if a patient is a candidate?

Feel free to reach out before submitting a referral.

Contact

Referral Form

Thank you for considering VIP Neurology or Virtual Neurology. Neurologic consultations begin with a referral from your veterinarian. Referring veterinarians may use the form below to request VIP Neurology or Virtual Neurology services. If you are a pet parent, please have your veterinarian submit the referral on your behalf.

DVM name

DVM license number & state

Clinic name

Clinic phone number

Preferred phone number (if different from clinic number)

Clinic email

Preferred email (if different from clinic email)

Pet owner's full name

Pet owner's email address

Pet owner's phone number

Patient signalment (include name, weight, age, gender, species, & breed)

Patient history

Neurologic exam findings

Diagnostics performed and pertinent results

Current / Recent treatments and response

Differential diagnoses and proposed plan

Is the pet owner ready to pursue MRI and spinal tap?

Yes

Undecided

*This pet has already undergone an MRI

*If an MRI has already been performed, please include the MRI images in addition to the radiologist report. The MRI images can be provided as a link or as dicom images.

Goals for consultation

Medical records and patient videos:

What Happens Next

Dr. Jennifer Rich will personally review your submission to determine the most appropriate care pathway for your patient.
Once the review is complete, scheduling and payment instructions will be sent by email to the appropriate recipient—either the pet owner (VIP Neurology) or the referring veterinarian (Virtual Neurology).

Dr. Jennifer Rich

Veterinary Neurology

Refer a Patient

Every patient begins here.

Referral Workflow

Submit Your Case Veterinarians: Complete the referral form and upload any available medical records, laboratory results, imaging, or videos.

Personal Case Review Every submission is reviewed by Dr. Rich to determine the most appropriate care pathway.

Care Pathway Recommendation VIP or Virtual Neurology is recommended based on your patient's needs and the family's goals.

Payment & Scheduling An email is sent with instructions for scheduling and payment.

VIP Neurology: Sent directly to the pet owner.

Virtual Neurology: Sent to the referring veterinarian.