Andrew Mellor Vets – Vets in Thornton-Cleveleys
Clinic Overview
Andrew Mellor Vets is a family-run veterinary practice in Thornton-Cleveleys, purchased by Andrew Mellor and his family after he joined in 1997 and became lead vet around 2005. The practice is RCVS approved and VetGDP approved, and offers surgical, medical and diagnostic care. Recent feedback continues to highlight clear explanations, compassionate handling, and newer premises that owners describe as bright, roomy, and set up with separate areas for cats and dogs.
Services
- •General medical care and diagnostics: The practice offers medical and diagnostic services, with owners regularly praising thorough examinations, clear explanations, and reassuring follow-up discussions.
- •Surgery: Surgical care remains a major part of the practice, with reviews mentioning routine procedures and operations with strong outcomes, including one owner who said Andrew performed surgery that saved their dog’s foot.
- •Second opinions: Owners continue to mention attending for a second opinion after difficult experiences elsewhere and describe careful, detailed consultations that helped them feel more confident in the treatment plan.
- •Calm handling for nervous pets: Reviews repeatedly mention patient, gentle handling for anxious animals, including fear-reactive dogs and efforts to keep pets as stress-free as possible during visits.
- •Cat and dog-friendly facilities: Owners comment positively on the newer surgery, including separate areas for cats and dogs, a roomy layout, and easier access and parking than the previous site.
- •End-of-life care: One owner specifically praised Andrew and an assistant for a compassionate home euthanasia visit.
- •Advice and support: Reviews also mention helpful support from the team on practical matters such as dental queries and treatment options.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic, though one recent reviewer described the pricing as fair.
People
- •Andrew: Frequently praised for clear communication, honesty, surgical skill, and compassionate care, including second-opinion consultations and at-home end-of-life support.
- •Ellie (RVN): Previously thanked by name alongside Andrew for surgical support.
- •Yaz: Mentioned positively for compassion and support across appointments.
- •Reception team: Reviews describe reception as polite, helpful, and supportive, including when answering enquiries during busy periods.
- •Wider vet team: Several owners also speak warmly about Andrew’s team and the other vets at the practice.
Reviews
Andrew Mellor Vets has 4.8 stars from 458 Google reviews. Recent feedback is very positive, with owners most often highlighting the team’s calm approach, clear communication, and trustworthiness.
- •Kind, patient handling: Several owners describe staff as calm, understanding, and gentle, especially with nervous or fear-reactive pets.
- •Clear explanations and organised care: Reviews mention well-run appointments, helpful advice, and vets who take time to answer questions fully.
- •Strong trust in treatment and surgery: Owners speak positively about operations, second opinions, and the feeling that their pets are in capable hands.
- •Well-liked newer premises: Reviewers continue to praise the bright, roomy surgery, easier parking, shorter waits, and separate cat and dog areas.
