Andrew Mellor Veterinary Surgeons

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 clinic says it is RCVS approved, VetGDP approved, and a training practice for veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses. Recent feedback continues to highlight confident surgical and urgent care, clear explanations, and newer brighter premises with separate areas for cats and dogs.

Services

• •Surgery and routine operations, including spays, with reviews praising post-operative care, question-answering, and outcomes in 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 a cat consultation where the vet is praised for taking time to explain options and reduce stress.
• •Supportive care for nervous pets and worried owners, with several reviews mentioning gentle handling, reassurance, and clear explanations.
• •Emergency veterinary services are listed by the practice.
• •A recent review also describes a compassionate home euthanasia visit.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Andrew Mellor (vet) is repeatedly praised for clear explanations, transparent decision-making, surgical care, and compassionate support during difficult appointments.
• •Ellie (RVN) is specifically mentioned for surgical support and skill.
• •Yaz (role not stated) is praised across multiple appointments for compassion and consistency.
• •Reception staff and the wider team are also mentioned positively for being friendly, helpful, and caring.

Reviews

Google reviews show 4.8/5 from 447 reviews.

• •Recent reviewers consistently describe the team as caring, compassionate, and professional, including during emotionally difficult situations such as a home euthanasia visit.
• •Communication and reassurance are a strong theme: owners say the vets explain things clearly, answer questions fully, and help both pets and owners feel more at ease.
• •Surgical care stands out, from routine procedures such as spays to more complex operations, with several owners describing excellent outcomes and a high level of trust in the practice.
• •The newer premises are regularly praised for being bright, roomy, and easier for parking, with separate cat and dog sections also noted; a few reviews also mention fair pricing and a no-upselling approach.