Andrew Melling B.V.Sc MRCVS – Vets in Bolton
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Clinic Overview
Andrew Melling B.V.Sc MRCVS presents as an independent practice rather than part of a named corporate group. The practice focuses on equine and farm-animal work, including animals kept as pets such as sheep, goats and pigs. Owners regularly describe vets travelling out for emergencies and on-farm procedures, with clear explanations and a calm approach, though there is also a reported issue around registration and communication.
Services
- •Equine care, including emergency call-outs for horses and yearlings. Owners describe vets as calm and professional during difficult visits, and one review specifically mentions a horse being put at ease during treatment.
- •Farm, smallholding and pet farm-animal care across the established range of cows, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, pigs, poultry and donkeys. Recent examples include care for a domestic pet pig, plus treatment for sheep, goats and pigs.
- •On-farm procedures and ongoing treatment, including repeat treatment for a chronic toe granuloma in a sheep and a toe-removal procedure arranged within a week.
- •Urgent and out-of-hours support, with reviews mentioning quick response times and help in stressful situations.
- •Clear discussion of treatment options and aftercare, with owners saying the vets explained what was happening, what to expect next, and helped reduce worry during treatment.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
Named team members mentioned by owners include
- •Andrew — praised for being informative, polite and supportive during a yearling visit.
- •Jade — warmly mentioned for an emergency equine call-out, with owners describing her as polite, courteous and effective in a very stressful situation.
- •Ellie — praised in horse and pet pig visits for being gentle, professional and good at putting animals at ease.
- •Holly — mentioned positively in a pet pig review, with feedback highlighting gentle handling.
- •Stuart and Danny — thanked for carrying out a sheep toe-removal procedure and clearly explaining what to expect afterwards.
- •Reception staff — one owner describes them as lovely, although another reports problems with registration and follow-up communication.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 65 reviews. Recent feedback is mostly very positive, with one clear negative theme around administration.
- •Owners often praise fast response for urgent cases, including emergency equine call-outs and quick help both in and out of hours.
- •Handling and bedside manner are a recurring strength, with positive comments about gentle treatment for a nervous pet pig and a calm approach with horses.
- •Reviews mention clear explanations and supportive communication during difficult cases, including aftercare and what to expect following procedures.
- •The main criticism is registration and admin communication, with one reviewer saying they were told registration was complete but later found they still were not registered.
Special Services
Emergency Services
