Emma Suiter

Prior to starting vet school, Emma completed a BSc (Hons) in bioveterinary science. Emma then graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2016, and subsequently spent two years in small animal first opinion practice before completing a rotating internship. She also gained the PGDip(VCP) in 2019 during her rotating internship. She then joined another veterinary referral hospital and started a neurology internship followed by a neurology residency, which she completed in February 2024. She joined the Neurology Service at Blaise in April 2024.
Emma’s has a particular interest in neurosurgery. Specifically spinal surgery for intervertebral disc disease and more complex surgeries such as vertebral malformations, subarachnoid diverticulum and constrictive myelopathy. Emma says "I find neurosurgery one of the most rewarding parts of the specialisty. Having those cases where we are able to get dogs back on their feet after something as scary as a slipped disc is the most wonderful feeling."  
Emma has also presented at a number of veterinary neurology congresses and enjoys providing CPD to vets and nurses to help build confidence in neurology. She adds, “I find neurology fascinating, and genuinely love that I will never stop learning in this discipline. I feel very lucky that I truly do what I am most passionate about every day".
Emma has a very spoilt, long-haired dachshund called Hewie, who has been with Emma throughout her journey to becoming a veterinary neurologist. He had spinal surgery himself and made a full recovery, so often joins Emma on CPD events to help show vets, nurses and students how to perform a neurological examination. She also have a black Labrador, who loves fuss and attention.