Filipa Lourinho

Filipa graduated from the University of Évora in Portugal in 2012. During her degree, she also spent a year studying at the University of Santiago de Compostela in Lugo, Spain. Shortly before completing her studies, she undertook a six-month neurology externship at a referral centre in Lisbon, where she developed a keen interest in the field. After spending a year in a small animal practice in Portugal, Filipa moved to Newcastle to work as a general practitioner in a busy small animal hospital. She later joined Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists (SCVS), where she has worked ever since. Filipa completed a one-year mixed internship, followed by a one-year neurology-specific internship at SCVS. In 2017, she began a three-year neurology residency, working towards her European Diploma in Veterinary Neurology, which she achieved in 2022. Filipa is passionate about all aspects of neurology. Working at SCVS, a training hospital, allows her to actively pursue her strong interest in training and mentoring others in the field.