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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
Sarcoma Awareness Month: How Are Sarcomas Treated?
Receiving a diagnosis of sarcoma can feel overwhelming, but advances in veterinary oncology mean that many pets can enjoy an excellent quality of life following treatment. Because no two sarcomas are the same, treatment is always tailored to the individual patient. The type of sarcoma, its location, whether it has spread, and your pet's overall health all influence the treatment plan. Diagnosing a Sarcoma Before treatment begins, we first need to understand exactly what we're dealing with. Your veterinary surgeon may recommend: Fine needle aspiration Biopsy Blood tests X-rays Ultrasound CT or MRI scanning A biopsy not only confirms the…
Coco’s Brave Recovery After a Front Leg Fracture
Coco enjoying cuddles from one of our nurses! 🩷🐾 Coco is a 9-month-old Yorkshire Terrier × Chihuahua who unfortunately fractured her right front leg after jumping from the sofa. She was examined by Emma, one of our orthopaedic surgeons, who performed radiographs that revealed a displaced fracture of both the radius and ulna. Due to the nature of the injury, surgical repair was recommended. Pre-operative radiographs! The fracture was carefully reduced and stabilised using a 2mm locking plate applied to the cranial aspect of the radius. The plate was secured with four screws above and three screws below the fracture,…
Inside Our Soft Tissue Department with Mark Gosling
We're pleased to share an insight into our Soft Tissue Department with Mark Gosling, Head of Soft Tissue Surgery at Bridge Referrals Veterinary Centre. In this video, Mark discusses how our department operates, our collaborative approach to case management, and the specialist care we provide to patients referred to us. By combining advanced surgical expertise with clear communication and close partnerships with referring veterinary practices, our aim is to deliver the highest standard of care throughout every stage of a patient's journey. We hope this offers a valuable overview of our service and the expertise available to support both referring…
