Emergency Vets in Lancashire

Andrew Mellor Veterinary Surgeons is a family-owned practice in Thornton-Cleveleys, founded in 1974 by David Wadsworth and run by Andrew Mellor and his family since 2012. The practice says it is RCVS approved, VetGDP approved, and a...

Andrew Mellor Veterinary Surgeons is a family-owned practice in Thornton-Cleveleys, founded in 1974 by David Wadsworth and run by Andrew Mellor and his family since 2012. The practice says it is RCVS approved, VetGDP approved, and a training practice for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses. Recent feedback continues to highlight calm, compassionate handling, clear explanations, confident surgical care, and brighter newer premises with separate areas for cats and dogs.

Burch Tree Vets in Carnforth is part of IVC Evidensia and says it offers 24/7 emergency care, 365 days a year. The practice also promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan with consultations included. Recent reviews are largely very positive,...

Burch Tree Vets in Carnforth is part of IVC Evidensia and says it offers 24/7 emergency care, 365 days a year. The practice also promotes a Pet Health Club® Plus plan with consultations included. Recent reviews are largely very positive, especially around friendly service, calm handling, and clear communication, though there are isolated serious complaints about emergency or diagnostic care.

Medivet Chorley (Hillcrest Animal Hospital) is part of the Medivet group and provides routine veterinary care alongside urgent, out-of-hours, and overnight support through the wider Medivet network. Recent feedback remains largely very...

Medivet Chorley (Hillcrest Animal Hospital) is part of the Medivet group and provides routine veterinary care alongside urgent, out-of-hours, and overnight support through the wider Medivet network. Recent feedback remains largely very positive, with owners often praising the team’s kindness, clear support during stressful visits, and practical help in urgent situations. A small number of reviews still raise concerns around fees and one late-night experience involving a stray cat felt lacking in empathy.

- Several owners describe the staff as friendly, caring, kind, patient, and genuinely focused on animals’ welfare. - Urgent access stands out in one detailed review, where a cat was booked for the next morning after a late-evening call,...

- Several owners describe the staff as friendly, caring, kind, patient, and genuinely focused on animals’ welfare. - Urgent access stands out in one detailed review, where a cat was booked for the next morning after a late-evening call, with praise for the calm, helpful handling of the situation. - Clinical care is often described as thorough, including one account of a second vet being brought in for another opinion and another reporting that a serious eye infection was successfully treated.

- Recent feedback is very positive overall, with owners often describing the team as polite, efficient, helpful and welcoming. - Clear communication comes up repeatedly, with reviewers saying things are explained well and without pressure....

- Recent feedback is very positive overall, with owners often describing the team as polite, efficient, helpful and welcoming. - Clear communication comes up repeatedly, with reviewers saying things are explained well and without pressure. - Several reviews highlight a smooth, friendly experience from reception onward, including easy appointment booking and a warm welcome for pets.

Bay Vets Ltd is a multi-branch veterinary practice in Lancaster offering routine care, diagnostics, surgery and referral work from other vets. The practice says it provides 24/7 emergency care with its own staff handling out-of-hours...

Bay Vets Ltd is a multi-branch veterinary practice in Lancaster offering routine care, diagnostics, surgery and referral work from other vets. The practice says it provides 24/7 emergency care with its own staff handling out-of-hours cover, and it is part of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Practice Standards Scheme. Feedback is largely positive for compassionate care, helpful communication and support around urgent cases, though there are also a small number of serious complaints about clinical judgement and end-of-life handling.

- A consistent theme is gentle, low-stress handling, especially for nervous dogs, with owners highlighting back-door entry, outdoor vaccinations, and desensitisation support. - Reviews also speak warmly about compassionate care during...

- A consistent theme is gentle, low-stress handling, especially for nervous dogs, with owners highlighting back-door entry, outdoor vaccinations, and desensitisation support. - Reviews also speak warmly about compassionate care during serious illness and end-of-life decisions, with several owners describing calm, supportive treatment at difficult times. - Clients frequently mention a friendly and efficient team, including positive comments about helpful reception staff and individual staff members such as Holly and Andreea.

- Owners regularly describe the vets and reception team as friendly, pleasant, helpful and professional. - Several reviews highlight calm, capable handling of cats, including nervous cats, and say vets explain things clearly and keep...

- Owners regularly describe the vets and reception team as friendly, pleasant, helpful and professional. - Several reviews highlight calm, capable handling of cats, including nervous cats, and say vets explain things clearly and keep appointments informative. - Compassion remains a strong theme, especially around elderly pets and end-of-life care, with owners appreciating kind and honest guidance.

Bay Vets Ltd is a multi-branch veterinary practice in Morecambe with 24/7 emergency cover provided by its own staff and participation in the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme. Its services include routine care such as vaccinations,...

Bay Vets Ltd is a multi-branch veterinary practice in Morecambe with 24/7 emergency cover provided by its own staff and participation in the RCVS Practice Standards Scheme. Its services include routine care such as vaccinations, microchipping and neutering, alongside diagnostics, referrals, nurse clinics and end-of-life support. Recent feedback remains strongly positive, with owners highlighting friendly, personal care, clear explanations and calm handling of pets.