Bridge Referrals

19/06/2026

Congratulations to the handsome Fudge who completed his chemotherapy protocol today! 🎉

He presented to Darren in our oncology team, for investigation, staging and treatment of a B-cell, high grade colorectal lymphoma.

Since starting therapy, delivered by our amazing oncology nurses, he has done so well and took it all in his stride without any problems.

We will continue to monitor his disease which is now in clinical remission and we wish him and his family the best of luck! 💚💙

19/06/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month from Bridge Referrals 🌈

This Pride Month, we're celebrating diversity, inclusion, and the strength that comes from embracing who we are.

At Bridge Referrals, we believe that everyone deserves to feel welcomed, respected, and valued. We're proud to foster a workplace where our team, clients, referring practices, and the wider community can feel supported and accepted.

Just as we care for pets from all walks of life, we celebrate the unique people who make our community so special. Diversity enriches our team, strengthens our relationships, and helps us provide the best possible care for every patient and client who walks through our doors.

This month and every month, we stand with the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to creating an environment where everyone can be themselves.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

18/06/2026

Free Cardiology CPD at Bridge Referrals! 🐾

Feline HCM: What matters, what to do, what's changed? Hosted by Karl Bovenizer MVB, CertVC, MRCVS!

📆Thursday 9th July
⏰7pm
📍Bridge Referrals, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9LZ
🍕Food and drinks available on the evening

All vets and nurses welcome! 🩺

Kindly sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim 💚

If you'd like to attend, please email [email protected]! We look forward to seeing you soon!

18/06/2026

🐾 Happy Veterinary Appreciation Day! 🐾

Today, we're celebrating the incredible people behind the care we provide every day.

From our vets and nurses to our veterinary care assistants, admin team, and support staff, every member of the Bridge Referrals family plays a vital role in helping pets receive the highest standard of care.

Their compassion, expertise, dedication, and teamwork make a difference to the lives of pets and their families every single day. Whether they're caring for patients, supporting owners, assisting with procedures, or keeping the hospital running smoothly, we're incredibly proud of everything they do.

Thank you to our amazing team for your hard work, commitment, and passion for animal care! 💚💙

Join us in showing some appreciation for the veterinary professionals who work tirelessly to help pets live healthier, happier lives.

📸 Swipe to meet some of the fantastic people who make Bridge Referrals what it is! 🐶🐱🐾

16/06/2026

✨ Gorgeous Luna came back to see Olivia, one of our ophthalmologists, last week for a routine check-up, and we couldn’t be happier with how she’s doing! ✨

It’s been almost a year since Luna underwent cataract surgery here at Bridge Referrals, and the results have been fantastic. Restoring her vision has truly given her a new lease of life, and seeing her happy, confident, and enjoying every moment makes it all worthwhile!🐾💙

As you can see, Luna was also very pleased with the gravy bones on offer during her visit! 👀

We currently have a limited number of free cataract assessment appointments available throughout the rest of July. If you think your pet may benefit from an assessment, speak to your primary care vet, who can refer them to our ophthalmology team!

16/06/2026

Could your dog be a blood donor like handsome Pod?🩸🐾

We're hosting another Pet Blood Bank UK donation session this Sunday here at the practice!

If you'd like to find out whether your dog could become a lifesaver too, simply follow the link below to register - https://www.petbloodbankuk.org/pet-owners/dog-blood-donation/

Every donation your dog makes can help to save the lives of up to four other dogs. Together, all our lifesavers help to save thousands of lives every year! ❤️‍🩹🐾

Upcoming donation session -
📆Sunday 21st June
📍 Bridge Referrals, Boldon Colliery, NE35 9LZ

Thank you to handsome Pod for doing his bit to help other dogs in need! ❤️

16/06/2026

Out Of Hours (OOH) & Emergency Critical Care (ECC) / Referral Hospital Clinician | Nights 🚨🐾
Salary: Up to £80,000 Subject to Experience/Qualifications
Location: Boldon Colliery - South Tyneside
Rota: 7 nights on | 14 nights off (rolling rota) - Open to discussion

Are you an experienced Emergency and Out of Hours Clinician looking for a genuinely exciting new role? 🚨

Bridge Referrals, a purpose-built, independent multidisciplinary referral centre in the North East of England, is expanding, and we're inviting you to be part of something new.

We are excited to announce the launch of Emergency Vet Team (EVT), a new business separate from our existing referral center.

EVT is a brand-new out-of-hours and emergency veterinary service built from the ground up. Our vision is to deliver exceptional patient care while creating a workplace where veterinarians truly enjoy working in an emergency environment.

You will be working within a truly advanced clinical setting. Our state-of-the-art facilities include MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, fluoroscopy (dedicated theatre), separate wards, an in-house laboratory, operating microscope, advanced anaesthesia equipment, ventilators, and a comprehensive range of diagnostic and surgical tools.

This will be further enhanced by our new ICU/high-dependency unit, strengthening our ability to deliver exceptional care to complex and critically ill patients and ensuring gold-standard support for emergency cases.

For more information, please click the link below! ⬇️
https://emergencyvetteam.com/

Or you can email [email protected] 📩

Emergency Vet Team (EVT) - Out of Hours Veterinary Service opening October 2026 in Boldon Colliery, South Tyneside. Now recruiting experienced veterinary professionals.

15/06/2026

We're delighted to see our expansion plans featured! 👏

https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/06/14/vet-practice-unveils-jobs-plan-in-hq-expansion

This exciting next chapter for Bridge Referrals will allow us to invest further in our facilities, technology, and team, helping us provide even more advanced care for pets across the region.

With new services including MRI, intensive care, rehabilitation facilities, and an out-of-hours offering, we're looking forward to supporting more pets, owners, and referring veterinary practices in the years ahead.

We'd also like to thank Lloyds Banking Group for their support in helping us bring these plans to life.

Thank you to our dedicated team, referring practices, and clients for being part of our journey so far. We look forward to sharing more updates as our expansion progresses! 🐾

15/06/2026

🌟 Bridge Award Winner – Kayleigh! 🌟

We've switched things up a little and are now celebrating our Bridge Award winners every three months, making this recognition even more special! 🏆✨

A huge congratulations to Kayleigh, one of our wonderful Kennel Nurses, on being our latest Bridge Award winner!

Since joining the team, Kayleigh has hit the ground running. She bravely took on three weeks of late shifts with a fantastic attitude, proving herself to be a true trooper and an incredibly hard worker.

Kayleigh has fitted seamlessly into the team - it feels as though she has always been part of the Bridge family. She is dedicated to providing the very best care for the patients under her watch and is always supportive of her colleagues. Her thorough handovers help ensure our night team is fully up to date, allowing us to continue delivering exceptional care around the clock!

Kayleigh's commitment, compassion, and team spirit make her a real asset to the kennel nursing team, and this award is incredibly well deserved! 💙

Congratulations, Kayleigh, and thank you for everything you do for our patients, clients, and team! 👏🐾

15/06/2026

💥BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 💥
FREE BOAS ASSESSMENTS - July 2026!

Bridge Referrals are offering a limited number of free BOAS assessment consultations during July 2026! (usual price £180)

There is no commitment for clients to do anything after the consultation and we will send the referring vet a copy of the BOAS assessment and consultation notes following each appointment.

We still require a referral to arrange a free consultation. All we need is the animal's full medical history uploaded to our referral platform and a note stating that a free BOAS consultation is requested!

TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY ⬇️

Consultations are only available on Monday and Friday afternoons during July 2026 and are booked on a first-come-first-served basis. A limited number of appointments are available.

Free consultations can only be arranged following a successful referral from your primary care veterinary surgeon.

The free consultation offer only applies to a 30 minute in-person referral appointment.

Bridge Referrals reserves the right to cancel free consultations without notice and not offer an alternative free consultation. A free consultation will only proceed if you are on time for the appointment.

A free consultation does not apply to patients requiring urgent/emergency assessment.