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,…

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…

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month, and over the coming weeks we'll be sharing a series of blogs to help raise awareness of these cancers, explain the treatment options available, and introduce the dedicated oncology team here at Bridge Referrals. This week, we're starting with the basics. What is a Sarcoma? A sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops from the body's connective tissues, including muscle, fat, bone, blood vessels, nerves and fibrous tissue. The word itself comes from the Ancient Greek 'sarc', meaning flesh, and 'oma', meaning tumour or mass. Sarcomas can occur almost anywhere in the body and…

At Bridge Referrals and Emergency Vet team (EVT), we are committed to providing exceptional veterinary care while making responsible choices that help reduce our environmental impact. We are proud that 100% of our electricity is backed by UK Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGOs). This means that the electricity we use is matched by renewable energy generated from a blend of UK sources, including: Wind Solar Hydroelectric Biomass Landfill gas As our businesses continue to grow, sustainability remains an important consideration in the decisions we make. As part of our exciting expansion, due to open in Autumn 2026, we are…

  Handsome Rowdy! Meet the lovely Rowdy! Rowdy was referred to our ophthalmology department after his owner noticed a subtle but concerning change in the appearance of his left eye. Although Rowdy remained bright and comfortable at home, any change involving the eye can be significant, so his owner sought further investigation with our ophthalmology team. One of our Ophthalmologists, Olivia, carried out a comprehensive ophthalmic examination to assess the health of Rowdy’s eye. During the examination, she identified an intraocular mass arising from the back of the iris. Intraocular masses can vary in severity and treatment options, so obtaining…