RVC neurology professor appointed QMHA Clinical Director
Dr De Decker will lead one of the world’s largest and most advanced veterinary hospitals.
Dr Steven De Decker has taken up the role of Clinical Director for the Small Animal Referrals Service at the RVC’s Queen Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA).
A Professor in Neurology and Neurosurgery at the RVC, Dr De Decker will lead one of the world’s largest and most advanced veterinary hospitals.
In his new role, he will work closely with QMHA leadership and clinical teams to support the hospital’s continued development and delivery of specialist care.
Commenting on his appointment, Dr De Decker said: “It is an enormous privilege to take up the role of Clinical Director. While the RVC is at the forefront of clinical service and innovation, it is also a warm, welcoming and empathic place. I look forward to contributing to the further development and growth of the QMHA and its community.”
The QMHA is one of the world’s leading veterinary hospitals, featuring advanced diagnostic and surgical technology, the UK’s largest team of board-certified specialists, and Europe’s only recognised Level 1 Trauma Centre.
As a not-for-profit teaching hospital, clinicians have access to the latest clinical data and advanced equipment, with its specialists leading vital research and care in their relevant fields.
Dr De Decker graduated from Ghent University in 2005 and completed a PhD on the diagnosis and treatment of disc-associated cervical spondylomyelopathy (or wobbler syndrome) in dogs.
He became Head of the Neurology and Neurosurgery service at the QMHA in 2016, with research interests focused on spinal cord disorders, neurosurgery and clinical reasoning in dogs and cats.
Outside of his clinical role, Dr De Decker frequently delivers CPD at a national and international level. He is the Past-President of the British Veterinary Neurology Society and the current Chair of the Education Committee of the European College of Veterinary Neurology.
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is inviting applications from veterinary students to attend a one-week extramural studies (EMS) placement in July 2026.
