Bay Vets Referrals Clitheroe | Surgical Referral Hospital for Advanced Care

Bay Vets Referrals supports practices in Clitheroe with a direct route to advanced orthopaedic and soft tissue surgical care. When a case exceeds the scope of general practice – whether due to fracture complexity, tumour size, or wound severity – we’re here to help.

Our Lancaster-based facility operates as a purpose-built Veterinary Referral Centre and Referral Hospital, fully equipped to manage surgical referrals quickly, safely, and collaboratively. Our team of Veterinary Specialists and Veterinary Consultants is trusted by veterinary teams throughout Lancashire and the South Lakes to deliver consistently excellent results.

Surgical Referrals from Clitheroe: What We Cover

We provide:

  • Fracture repair using plates, screws or external fixators
  • Cruciate repair (TPLO and lateral suture techniques)
  • Joint stabilisation and limb alignment procedures
  • Soft tissue tumour removal with reconstructive surgery
  • Management of large or contaminated wounds
  • Revision surgery where previous attempts have failed
  • Hernia repair and abdominal soft tissue work

Our Veterinary hospital offers both day procedures and inpatient care, with a focus on pain management, rapid recovery, and surgical precision.

When Should You Refer?

You may wish to refer a patient when:

  • There’s a fracture with poor alignment or joint involvement
  • An advanced soft tissue mass requires specialist removal
  • Post-operative complications from prior surgery need resolution
  • A patient requires a procedure not possible in your current set-up
  • The client is seeking second opinion or specialist input

We understand that making the decision to refer is significant – we’re always available to discuss cases informally before you commit to referral.

Our Referral Workflow

  1. Submit the referral online or call us for urgent queries
  2. Include patient notes, clinical history and imaging
  3. A Veterinary Consultant triages the case and assigns priority
  4. The patient is seen at our Referral Hospital for diagnostics and surgery
  5. We issue a full surgical report and recovery plan within 48 hours
  6. You remain the main point of contact for ongoing care and rehab

Why Clitheroe Practices Trust Bay Vets Referrals

  • Our dedicated surgical focus means no crossover with your services
  • Full hospital-grade facilities in a clean, controlled environment
  • Access to senior Veterinary Specialists with a track record in complex procedures
  • Collaborative relationships with referring vets – no surprises, no communication gaps
  • Support from start to finish, including informal second opinions