Bridge Referrals has been approved by the RCVS as a veterinary nursing training practice. Bridge Referrals will now be able to help train the next generation of veterinary nurses. We'll be able to help develop trainee’s practical, hands-on skills through practice and experience.   Veterinary nurses are an integral part of the veterinary team and play a vital role in providing high-quality care for animals. Practical skills development is essential for veterinary nurses to be able to perform their duties competently and efficiently. They include skills such as administering medication, taking vital signs, performing diagnostic tests, assisting with surgical procedures,…

International Women's Day is an important occasion to recognise and celebrate the contributions of women in all fields, including veterinary practices. Women make up a significant portion of the veterinary profession, and their role and impact cannot be overstated.   In many countries, women are now the majority of veterinary students and recent graduates. Women veterinarians have contributed significantly to advancements in animal health, welfare, and public health. They have played a critical role in areas such as research, education, clinical practice, and public policy. International Women's Day provides an opportunity to reflect on the progress made by women in…

Bridge Referrals have been nominated for three awards from our clients. It’s a great achievement and we’re extremely proud of all of the team here at Bridge.   Our clients are able to vote for numerous categories of service. We have been nominated for: Support Staff of the Year for Toni Moon Toni Moon - Support Staff of the Year Vet of the Year for Emma Mace Emma Mace - Vet of the Year Practice of the Year Bridge Referrals - Practice of the Year Finalists for each category will be invited to the prestigious Petplan award ceremony where the…

At Bridge Referrals we make patient care and sterility a priority. Unfortunately, to do this it is unavoidable that we need to use sterile equipment and consumables that are packaged in single use plastic. We accept that using these has a negative impact on the environment To minimise this we have partnered with Terracycle to collect and recycle plastic packaging that would otherwise not be recycled in mixed general recycling. Bridge Referrals opened on the 31st of October 2022, since opening we have collected seven large zero waste plastic package boxes. Each holds about 3500 units of plastic packaging. That…

Here at Bridge Referrals we regularly see dogs with rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament. To treat this condition we normally perform a Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO) procedure. In this procedure, the tibial plateau, which is the upper part of the tibia bone in the hind leg, is leveled to eliminate the instability caused by the ruptured cranial cruciate ligament. This allows the dog to bear weight on the affected leg and regain normal function without relying on the torn ligament. TPLO is a common surgical option for treating this injury, as it has been shown to provide good…