Andrew Mellor Veterinary Surgeons – Vets in Thornton-Cleveleys
Clinic Overview
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.
Services
- •Surgery and routine operations, including spays, with owners praising post-operative support, clear communication, and outcomes in both routine and more complex cases such as a foot-saving operation.
- •Medical and diagnostic care, with the practice stating it provides surgical, medical, and diagnostic services.
- •Second opinions, including recent feedback from an owner who felt their cat was handled gently and thoroughly, with treatment options clearly explained.
- •Support for nervous or reactive pets, with reviews describing calm handling, patience, reassurance, and practical adjustments such as giving a dog's boosters outside in the car park to reduce stress.
- •Emergency veterinary services are listed by the practice.
- •Compassionate end-of-life care, including recent praise for a home euthanasia visit carried out with professionalism and kindness.
- •Owners also mention helpful advice from the reception team, including on dental concerns.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic, although one recent reviewer described the fees as very fair.
People
- •Andrew Mellor (vet) is repeatedly praised for clear explanations, gentle handling, surgical care, second-opinion consultations, and compassionate support during difficult appointments, including home euthanasia.
- •Ellie (RVN) is specifically mentioned for surgical support and skill.
- •Yaz (role not stated) is praised for compassion and consistency across appointments.
- •Reception staff and the wider team are described as friendly, helpful, organised, and kind, with one reviewer specifically highlighting a polite and helpful receptionist.
Reviews
Google reviews show 4.8/5 from 458 reviews.
- •Reviewers consistently describe the team as caring, compassionate, and professional, with several saying they trust the practice completely.
- •Communication is a strong theme: owners say the vets explain things clearly, answer questions fully, and help both pets and owners feel more at ease.
- •Several reviews highlight good handling of nervous or fearful animals, including support for reactive dogs and gentle care for worried cats and dogs.
- •The newer premises are regularly praised for being bright, roomy, and easier for parking, with separate waiting areas for cats and dogs also noted positively.

