For Emergencies:
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
Ludo’s Recovery Following Emergency Spinal Surgery
Ludo presented to Emma as an emergency around three months ago after suddenly becoming shaky and ataxic (wobbly) on his hind limbs. His condition deteriorated rapidly and, by the time he arrived at Bridge Referrals, he was unable to walk on his back legs and was dragging them behind him. Advanced imaging revealed a very large compressive disc extrusion at the L2-L3 level of his lumbar spine. The extrusion was extensive and spread across two disc spaces, causing significant compression of the spinal cord. To relieve this pressure, Emma performed a hemilaminectomy, a surgical procedure that involves creating a window…
Supporting Recovery Every Step of the Way: Hydrotherapy & Physiotherapy at Bridge Referrals
We are delighted to share that Bridge Referrals is expanding. As part of our continued growth, we are taking over the building next door to create a dedicated Rehabilitation Suite, allowing us to offer even more support to pets during their recovery and rehabilitation journey. Opening October-November 2026, our new facility will include: 💙 Physiotherapy – continuing the rehabilitation services we already provide to help pets regain strength, mobility and confidence following injury, illness or surgery. 💦 Hydrotherapy – featuring a brand-new underwater treadmill, offering a safe, low-impact form of exercise that can help improve mobility, build muscle strength, support…
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…
