Spinal Cord Injuries in the Canine

Dr Dillon Devathasan is the resident boarded specialist neurologist and neurosurgeon at SASH Adelaide. He will be presenting on conditions that can affect the spinal cord in canines, their typical presentation, veterinary management and implications for rehabilitation.

Presenter

Dr Dillon Devathasan received his DVM from the University of Adelaide in 2015. Following graduation, he completed a rotating internship followed by a neurology & surgery internship at Queensland Veterinary Specialists and the Centre for Animal Referral & Emergency, respectively. Dillon then moved to Indiana, USA to undergo a three-year combined residency and Master’s program in neurology & neurosurgery at Purdue University. Upon completion, he became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in Neurology & Neurosurgery. Dillon is currently pursuing certification in canine rehabilitation to further assist his patients during recovery. Prior to joining SASH Adelaide, he worked as an Assistant Professor in Neurology & Neurosurgery at Auburn University, USA.

Although Dr. Devathasan enjoys all areas of neurology & neurosurgery, he is particularly passionate about neurosurgery and cerebrospinal fluid disorders. Outside of work, Dillon enjoys playing the guitar and going to concerts. 

Host

Animal National Group

Date of Live Event

30/11/2023

CPD Hours

1.0 Hours

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