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Bridge Referrals
Bridge Referrals is one of the North East’s most modern veterinary referral centre for small animals. Our high tech and innovative facility accepts all referral cases.
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Small Animal Veterinary Referrals
Bridge Referrals is an independent, family-owned multidisciplinary veterinary referral centre in South Tyneside. We provide advanced clinical services in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, oncology, and cardiology to primary care veterinary practices across the North of England and Southern Scotland.
Our experienced clinicians work collaboratively with referring vets to deliver the highest standards of care, combining specialist expertise to achieve the best outcomes for every patient. Sustainability is embedded in the way we operate, reflecting our commitment to responsible, forward-thinking veterinary practice.
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Key Services
Cardiology
Diagnostic imaging
Internal medicine
Neurosurgery
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Orthopaedics
Physiotherapy
Soft tissue surgery
Mission statement
“Providing excellent service and exceptional standards of care for our patients, clients and
community by bridging the gap between first opinion practices and referral centres. We forge
relationships with our referring vets making referring a patient a friendly and seamless process”
Blog
Saving Rowdy’s Eye: Successful Surgery for an Intraocular Mass
Handsome Rowdy! Meet the lovely Rowdy! Rowdy was referred to our ophthalmology department after his owner noticed a subtle but concerning change in the appearance of his left eye. Although Rowdy remained bright and comfortable at home, any change involving the eye can be significant, so his owner sought further investigation with our ophthalmology team. One of our Ophthalmologists, Olivia, carried out a comprehensive ophthalmic examination to assess the health of Rowdy’s eye. During the examination, she identified an intraocular mass arising from the back of the iris. Intraocular masses can vary in severity and treatment options, so obtaining…
Meet Emily Frapwell: European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Meet Emily Frapwell! We are delighted to welcome Emily Frapwell to the surgical team at Bridge Referrals Veterinary Centre. Emily starts with us on 6th July 2026 and will be the second RCVS & EBVS European Specialist to join the soft tissue team, bringing a wealth of experience with her. Emily Frapwell - MA VetMB DipECVS MRCVS RCVS and EBVS® European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery Emily graduated from the University of Cambridge and initially worked in small animal first-opinion practice. She continued to develop a passion for surgery and later returned to Cambridge to complete an internship, followed by…
A New Lease of Life for 17-Year-Old Daisy
At Bridge Referrals, we love seeing our patients return to comfort and happiness, regardless of their age. Recently, we had the pleasure of helping Daisy, a wonderful 17-year-old cat, who came to see our Ophthalmology team with a problem that was beginning to affect her quality of life. Daisy had developed several large lumps around her eyelid which were causing irritation and discomfort. As these growths increased in size, they began to interfere with the delicate tissues around her eye, making everyday life less comfortable for her. The painful lumps around Daisy's eyes! After a thorough assessment, our Ophthalmologist, Sarah,…
