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We’re delighted to welcome Joni to the Bridge Referrals team as our Head of Orthopaedics! Joni brings a wealth of experience in small animal surgery, with a particular passion for complex orthopaedic procedures, innovative surgical techniques and continually improving outcomes for patients. Head of Orthopaedics - Joni Viitanen Joni graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Slovakia, in 2015. Following his graduation, he gained valuable experience in mixed general practice before completing a rotating internship at a referral hospital in Cambridgeshire. He then went on to undertake a three-year residency in small animal…

The Emergency Vet Team (EVT) is delighted to welcome Sophie Rawlinson as its Out-of-Hours Service Lead!   Sophie graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2017 and spent nine rewarding years working in a busy clinical practice, transitioning to full-time emergency and out-of-hours care in early 2020. During her career, Sophie has gained experience across a variety of roles, including the new graduate scheme, charity medicine provision and dedicated emergency care. Alongside her clinical work, she has spent the past six years as an associate lecturer with the University of Nottingham, mentoring final-year veterinary students during their out-of-hours rotations. She…

We are delighted to welcome Cristi to Bridge Referrals as an Imaging Specialist. Cristi graduated from the University of Veterinary Medicine Bucharest, Romania, in 2018, before moving to the UK, where he worked in small animal practice. His career has since focused on diagnostic imaging, encompassing both clinical and consultancy roles, where he has developed extensive experience across a broad range of imaging modalities, with a particular interest in ultrasonography. Cristi Glavan, DVM MRCVS PhD RCVS Recognised Specialist in Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Cristi became an RCVS Specialist in Diagnostic Imaging in 2024 and is actively involved in research, education and…

We are delighted to welcome Laura Tetlow to the Bridge Referrals Internal Medicine team. Laura graduated from the University of Edinburgh as a Veterinary Surgeon in 2019. Following graduation, she worked in a busy small animal hospital in Northumberland, where she gained valuable experience in first opinion practice before completing her certificate in advanced veterinary practice. Laura then decided to focus her career on Internal Medicine and went on to complete a one-year rotating internship, followed by a one-year Medicine internship, further developing her knowledge and experience within this field. Having always been based in the North East, Laura was…

We are delighted to announce that Katie Craig will be joining the Bridge Referrals team in October 2026 as we continue to develop our brand-new Rehabilitation Centre. Katie will be leading hydrotherapy in our purpose-built hydrotherapy room, which will feature brand-new, state-of-the-art equipment, allowing us to provide the very highest standard of rehabilitation care for our patients.  From empty room to hydrotherapy suite… watch this space! Katie began her career as an Animal Care Assistant but quickly discovered a passion for rehabilitation. She started assisting in hydrotherapy in 2017 before becoming a trainee hydrotherapist between 2021 and 2022, qualifying as…