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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
Meet Janette, our Lead Anaesthesia Nurse: Dedicated Expertise in Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Many of the patients referred to us for advanced diagnostics and treatment require some form of anaesthesia. As a Veterinary Technician Specialist in Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Janette has extensive experience in her field. But what are the key roles of a Lead Anaesthesia Nurse, and why are these so important? In this video, Janette explains how she works alongside our clinicians to deliver tailored anaesthetic care for our patients, from planning and preparation through to continuous monitoring and recovery. Our referring practices can be confident that having a VTS-led anaesthesia service means an additional level of expertise supporting your patients…
A Day in the Life of a Kennel Nurse at Bridge Referrals
Written by the Bridge Referrals Kennel Nursing TeamWhile every day is different, this article reflects the shared experiences of our kennel nurses and the dedication they bring to caring for our patients around the clock. My alarm goes off at 6:00am and, by 7:30am, I'm walking through the hospital doors, coffee in hand and ready for another busy day in kennels. Before I even put my bag away, I can already hear the morning chorus beginning – and hope I've remembered my earplugs! Dogs are barking for breakfast, tails are thumping against kennel doors, and the occasional dramatic patient is…
Exciting Changes Are Coming to Bridge Referrals Later This Year
At Bridge Referrals, we're always looking for ways to enhance the care we provide to pets and the support we offer to referring veterinary practices. As demand for our services continues to grow, we're excited to announce one of our biggest investments yet. This Autumn, we'll be opening a brand-new extension to Bridge Referrals, creating space for new facilities, advanced technology and specialist services that will help us care for even more patients. From a state-of-the-art MRI scanner to a dedicated Neurology Referral Service, alongside a new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and rehabilitation suite, this expansion marks an exciting new…
