Mearley Veterinary Group – Vets in Clitheroe
Clinic Overview
- Clients often describe the team as kind, professional and compassionate, especially in difficult situations such as caring for elderly pets and end-of-life decisions. - Communication is a consistent strength in positive reviews, with owners saying vets explain things clearly, are good with cats, and take time to discuss concerns and treatment options. - Day-to-day service is also praised, including friendly reception staff, calls being answered quickly, appointments running on time, and online booking being easy once registered.
Mearley Veterinary Group in Clitheroe is part of IVC Evidensia. The practice offers routine and more involved veterinary care, including surgery, dental work, cat care, illness management, end-of-life support and emergency out-of-hours treatment. Owners also mention online booking once registered, alongside Plus Plans that include 24/7 access to an online vet.
Services
- •Routine care and appointments: owners mention straightforward online appointment booking once registered, with some describing the practice as punctual and reception as friendly and efficient.
- •Cat care and surgery: reviews highlight that the team is good with cats and explains procedures clearly. Cat neutering and post-op follow-up are specifically mentioned.
- •Dental and general medical care: dental assessments and surgery discussions are referenced, along with treatment for illness episodes such as diarrhoea in an older dog.
- •Emergency and urgent care: the practice offers out-of-hours care, with one owner describing an emergency visit for a torn or pulled nail.
- •End-of-life support: reviews describe clear, compassionate guidance focused on comfort when pets are nearing the end of life.
- •Additional support: the clinic is noted as a veterinary nurse training facility, and Plus Plans include 24/7 access to an online vet.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
Named vets mentioned by clients include Chase, Simon and Irene. Chase is specifically praised for being friendly and helpful, carrying out thorough checks, listening to concerns and explaining the next steps clearly. Reception staff are also regularly described as friendly, sympathetic and efficient.
Reviews
Mearley Veterinary Group has a 4.7-star Google rating from 213 reviews. Recent feedback is mostly positive, with a few recurring concerns around cost and one detailed complaint about post-op support.
- •Clients often describe the team as kind, professional and compassionate, especially in difficult situations such as caring for elderly pets and end-of-life decisions.
- •Communication is a consistent strength in positive reviews, with owners saying vets explain things clearly, are good with cats, and take time to discuss concerns and treatment options.
- •Day-to-day service is also praised, including friendly reception staff, calls being answered quickly, appointments running on time, and online booking being easy once registered.
- •Views on value are mixed: some reviewers call the practice reasonably priced and genuine, while others feel routine, emergency and follow-up care can be expensive. One reviewer also reported a poor experience after a cat neuter, including dissatisfaction with wound-protection advice and follow-up.
