Andrew Melling B.V.Sc MRCVS
#5 Vet in Bolton, Greater Manchester
Andrew Melling B.V.Sc MRCVS – Vets in Bolton
Clinic Overview
No corporate group ownership is mentioned in the available information; it presents as “Andrew Melling Ltd” / “Andrew Melling B.V.Sc MRCVS.” The practice is set up for equine and farm-animal work (including animals kept as pets), with multiple reviews describing vets travelling out for emergencies and procedures.
Concrete examples owners mention include
- •Emergency call-outs for horses/yearlings, including out-of-hours responsiveness being specifically praised.
- •Ongoing treatment of a chronic toe granuloma in a pet sheep, including repeat removal/treatment and then a toe-removal procedure arranged within a week.
- •Clear explanations of options and what to expect afterwards (owners cite this as reducing worry).
- •A minority report of administrative/communication problems during registration (one reviewer says they were told registration was complete but later found they were not registered).
Services
Based on the website summary and the latest written reviews, the practice is described/used for
- •Equine veterinary care (horses/yearlings), including emergency call-outs.
- •Farm and smallholding/pet farm animals, explicitly including: cows, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, pigs, poultry, and donkeys.
- •Minor surgery/procedures on-farm, with a specific example of toe removal in a sheep after a recurring toe granuloma.
- •Treatment of chronic/recurring conditions, with at least one owner describing repeated treatment attempts before opting for a more definitive procedure.
People
Named team members mentioned in reviews
- •Jade (vet) – described attending an emergency call-out for a yearling, and being “polite” and doing “a very good job” during a stressful situation.
- •Andrew (vet) – described visiting a yearling two weeks earlier and explaining everything well; the owner notes the outcome wasn’t what they hoped for but valued the “help and support.”
- •Stuart and Danny – described coming out to perform a toe-removal procedure on a sheep; the owner says everything was explained clearly, including what to expect afterwards.
- •Ellie (vet) – described as being good at putting a horse at ease during a visit.
- •Reception staff – one reviewer explicitly praises them as “lovely,” though another review reports difficulties with communication and completing registration.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8 stars from 63 reviews.
- •Fast response for urgent problems, including “quick response time in and out of hours” and emergency call-outs for horses.
- •Clear communication during care, with owners describing vets explaining situations, options, and aftercare expectations in detail.
- •On-site treatment for larger animals, including repeated treatment of a sheep’s toe granuloma and arranging a toe-removal procedure within a week.
- •A specific negative theme around admin/registration: one recent reviewer describes being told registration was sorted, then finding they still weren’t registered after back-and-forth emails/messages, and ultimately switching elsewhere.
Special Services
Animals Treated at Andrew Melling B.V.Sc MRCVS
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Reviews for Andrew Melling B.V.Sc MRCVS
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 63 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Stephanie S
2 weeks ago
Not sure if they are a good vets or not. It seems there is a lack on communication or staff not doing what they should because after taking time registering and being told all sorted, I still wasnt actually registered. Emails and messages back and forth, taking up even more time for something that should have been done in the first instance, still no luck. Yet other vets, dead simple, I give my info and straight away im registered regardless of who answers the phone or emails that day. Im really unsure of why its been so hard? Im just glad I havnt needed a vet in this time. I gave up and registered with another.
kevin gregg
5 months ago
Jade came out to our yearling Kyogo today, it was an emergency call out and were all very shaken up with how we found our baby in the field. Jade was polite, courteous and did a very good job! We couldn’t have wished for a better vet on a very difficult day. Andrew also visited our other yearling Diego two weeks prior he was also very polite, very informative explained everything to us well sadly it wasn’t the outcome any of us wanted but we couldn’t have had better help and support. Many thanks, Louise & Mya Home Farm
kevin gregg
8 months ago
Jade came out to our yearling Kyogo today, it was an emergency call out and were all very shaken up with how we found our baby in the field. Jade was polite, courteous and did a very good job! We couldn’t have wished for a better vet on a very difficult day. Andrew also visited our other yearling Diego two weeks prior he was also very polite, very informative explained everything to us well sadly it wasn’t the outcome any of us wanted but we couldn’t have had better help and support. Many thanks, Louise & Mya Home Farm
Sally Etchells
10 months ago
Andrew Burgess
a year ago
Rebecca Hilton
a year ago
The team have been great with my pet sheep Thumper. He's been battling a granuloma in his toe and it's been cut away and treated twice, it was chronic and returned. I asked if toe removal was an option and within a week Stuart and Danny came to do the procedure. Everything was explained very well to me, including what to expect afterwards, which is great and stopped me worrying. I have also had my goats and pigs treated for various things before and always a great service. The reception staff are also lovely!
Rebecca Hilton
a year ago
The team have been great with my pet sheep Thumper. He's been battling a granuloma in his toe and it's been cut away and treated twice, it was chronic and returned. I asked if toe removal was an option and within a week Stuart and Danny came to do the procedure. Everything was explained very well to me, including what to expect afterwards, which is great and stopped me worrying. I have also had my goats and pigs treated for various things before and always a great service. The reception staff are also lovely!
Olivia-jayne Smith
a year ago
Absolutely the best vets been registered with Andrew for over 10 years and can honestly say I will never use another vets
Alex Jones
2 years ago
It seems every member of staff is excellent. Really quick response time in and out of hours. I've used these guys for 5+ years and can't speak highly enough. For goats, horses and donkeys they have excelled.
michelle pollit
4 years ago
Just had the lovely Ellie out for my horse Harvey, she was great with him, really put him at ease, very professional and would happily let her come out again if needed. Thank you Ellie x
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