Andrew Mellor Vets

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 website states that it provides medical and diagnostic services, with reviews describing thorough examinations, clear explanations, and reassuring follow-up discussions.
• •Surgery: surgery is listed on the website, and recent reviews mention operations with strong outcomes, including one owner saying a procedure saved their dog’s foot, alongside positive experiences around routine procedures such as spaying.
• •Second opinions: owners mention attending for a second opinion after difficult experiences elsewhere and describe careful, detailed consultations.
• •Cat and dog handling: reviews note efforts to keep pets calm and stress-free, and several mention separate areas for cats and dogs in the newer surgery.
• •End-of-life care: one recent review describes Andrew and an assistant carrying out a compassionate home euthanasia visit.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •Andrew: repeatedly praised for clear communication, honesty, surgical skill, and compassionate care, including at-home end-of-life support.
• •Ellie (RVN): specifically thanked by one reviewer alongside Andrew for surgical support.
• •Yaz: mentioned positively for compassion and support across two appointments.
• •Reception team: described as friendly, helpful, and good to deal with.

Reviews

Andrew Mellor Vets has 4.8 stars from 447 Google reviews. Recent feedback is very positive overall, with owners most often praising the team’s care, communication, and the newer premises.

• •Compassionate, calm handling: reviewers describe staff as caring, gentle, and reassuring with both pets and owners, including nervous animals and difficult appointments.
• •Clear explanations and trust: several owners say the vets explain things well, answer questions fully, and help them feel confident in the treatment plan.
• •Strong surgical experiences: reviews mention successful operations, good post-op care, and a high level of trust when pets are going in for procedures.
• •Premises and practical improvements: owners comment on the bright, roomy surgery, better parking than the old site, shorter waits, and the separate cat and dog areas.