Bridge Referrals opens two new operating theatres

Bridge Referrals has expanded its advanced care services for pets in the northeast with two new operating theatres.

One of the theatres was specifically built for x-ray and fluoroscopy services and the company opted for a fluoroscopic c-arm from Siemens Healthineers.

The c-arm was available for purchase through PLH Medical, an approved supplier of Siemens Healthineers equipment.

Bridge Referrals used a finance solution from Siemens Financial Services to build the new operating theatres.

SFS financed the c-arm for nearly £80k, adding in other small value equipment for the
operating theatre, up to a total value of £150k+.

Based in Tyneside, Bridge Referrals is an independent, multi-disciplinary veterinary referral centre.

Iain Kennair, operations manager, Bridge Referrals, said: “Given the size of the investment, financing from SFS helped ease the burden of purchasing the equipment we needed. They also took care of the whole process for us, from raising a PO to organising delivery, and made it hassle free.

“Our centre is still in its infancy and it’s a big project to manage, so SFS’ help in overseeing the acquisition of our new equipment was invaluable, allowing us to concentrate on other parts of the business that needed our attention. We weren’t anxious about lead times for the project, since SFS made sure everything arrived on time.”

Sally-Anne Whybrow, healthcare business development manager at Siemens Financial
Services UK, added: “I’m delighted to see how Bridge Referrals is investing to fuel further growth – and to play an enabling part in that expansion. Not only is the centre providing an essential service, but the team is also doing so with core values in mind, supporting the community with high quality, good value pet care. I hope SFS can find further ways of supporting Bridge Referrals.”