Could your dog or cat join our team and become our next blood donor hero? At Bridge Referrals Veterinary Centre, we are excited to launch our Pet Blood Donor Programme, an essential initiative that supports life-saving treatments for pets in need. Blood donations from healthy pets can make a profound difference in emergency situations and for pets undergoing surgery or treatment for various conditions. We are currently appealing for both dog and cat blood donors who could help save patients’ lives by donating some of their blood.  Nala came in as an emergency blood donor! Did you know that there…

ECG's are one of those things I often get asked about, they seem to cause some confusion and consternation with people so I thought I’d write a quick blog going through some of the basics. To be as helpful as possible, I’ve divided it into 2 parts. In the first I’ll talk about how the electrics of the heart work and what we are actually looking for in an ECG. Then, in the second part we will look at some of the common ECGs we see and how to recognise them. Also some of the basic therapies.  So, where do…

Following the arrival of Mark Gosling,  European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery and now the completion of the 2nd stage of development, Soft Tissue services at Bridge Referrals continues to expand. Bridge Referrals now boasts a state-of-the-art theatre dedicated exclusively to soft tissue procedures. This development marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to providing the highest standard of veterinary care for your beloved pets. Dedicated Fluoroscopy Theatre  Bridge Referrals Fluoroscopy Machine Bridge Referrals now has a Fluoroscopy Theatre equipped with the latest Siemens Cios Select VA21 II fluoroscopy machine. We now boast the most advanced fluoroscopy system in…

We are thrilled to introduce Jess Bell as the newest member of our team, stepping into the role of Clinical Nursing Coordinator. With a robust background in nursing and a deep commitment to patient care, Jess brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to our organisation.  Jess Bell, Clinical Nursing Coordinator at Bridge Referrals In her new role, Jess will be instrumental in overseeing nursing practices, implementing best practices and ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Her strong leadership skills and innovative approach to problem-solving makes Jess a perfect fit for this role. Jess qualified in 2015…

As the summer finally arrives Bridge Referrals are seeing an increase of Pannus in dogs. Pannus is a lifelong condition but with well managed clinical plans the treatment can be very effective. As our relationship grows with our veterinary colleagues across the region, we will be offering “Lunch and Learn” sessions. These will focus on the key areas to cover on an ophthalmic examination in first opinion practice, during a 10 minute consult! We will also show you how to take samples from the cornea and conjunctiva safely. This will help identify what to look for in cases of pannus,…