Featured Clinic Overview
## Summary T.A. Irving Veterinary Surgery offers routine and preventive care alongside access to specialist support (soft tissue and orthopaedic listed on its website). The clinic promotes a Premier Pet Care Plan that bundles vaccinations, parasite treatment and regular check-ups, and it also offers free nurse consultations (including dental hygiene advice and weight clinics). Reviews repeatedly mention compassionate end-of-life care (including a staff member making a personal follow-up phone call after a pet’s passing), thorough first-vaccination appointments that included a full health check, and calm handling of a very nervous cat over multiple years. The practice is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility and provides an out-of-hours emergency arrangement via an emergency number (obtained by calling the surgery number, per the website). ## Services - Premier Pet Care Plan (website): - Initial vaccinations and annual boosters - Annual kennel cough vaccine - Free health checks (12‑monthly and 6‑monthly listed) - Year’s supply of flea and worm treatment to collect from the surgery - Monthly nurse consults for free dental hygiene advice and weight clinics - 10% off products and services (terms and conditions apply) - Vaccinations and worming (website; also referenced in reviews for a kitten’s first vaccination with a full check-over) - Free nurse consultations (website) - Laser therapy (website) - Specialist areas listed: soft tissue specialist; orthopaedic specialist (website) - Emergency / out-of-hours: for emergencies out of hours, the website instructs owners to call the surgery number to obtain the emergency number. - Veterinary nurse training facility (clinic data) ## People - Michaela (role not stated): mentioned in a review for being “great” with an elderly dog over time and for making a personal phone call after hearing the dog had passed. - Unnamed vets/nurses: reviews describe vets as thorough during vaccination appointments (including a full health check) and as calm and supportive during euthanasia appointments, with owners noting that pets went peacefully. ## Reviews Google rating: 4.7 stars from 473 reviews. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - End-of-life support: multiple owners describe euthanasia appointments as peaceful, compassionate and unhurried; one mentions a personal follow-up phone call afterwards. - Thorough routine care: a kitten’s first vaccination visit included a full check-over without needing a separate appointment. - Handling anxious pets: an owner of a very nervous cat reports the team has managed her well over three years. - How the practice runs: one reviewer notes the clinic runs efficiently; another calls it “excellent service.” - Value perceptions: a couple of reviewers say the pet plan/scheme is “brilliant value/value for money” (no specific prices given).
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TEAV Ltd (trading as The Exotic Animal Vets) is a specialist-led exotics practice. The clinic’s website states it is led by an RCVS Recognised Specialist (Molly). Reviews repeatedly describe complex exotic cases being managed in-house (for example hamster bladder-stone surgery and an axolotl emergency), alongside routine care like nail clips and health checks for birds. Owners also mention practical, case-specific support: one reviewer says Dr. Molly had them film the medication process during an axolotl emergency to make sure home treatment was done correctly. Multiple reviews describe unhurried appointments and time given for difficult decisions, including calm, supported euthanasia (PTS). One reviewer reports a missed call-back at a busy time, which they were told was due to unexpected emergency admissions.
TEAV Ltd (trading as The Exotic Animal Vets) is a specialist-led exotics practice. The clinic’s website states it is led by an RCVS Recognised Specialist (Molly). Reviews repeatedly describe complex exotic cases being managed in-house (for example hamster bladder-stone surgery and an axolotl emergency), alongside routine care like nail clips and health checks for birds. Owners also mention practical, case-specific support: one reviewer says Dr. Molly had them film the medication process during an axolotl emergency to make sure home treatment was done correctly. Multiple reviews describe unhurried appointments and time given for difficult decisions, including calm, supported euthanasia (PTS). One reviewer reports a missed call-back at a busy time, which they were told was due to unexpected emergency admissions.
Medivet Chorlton is part of the Medivet group. Based on the website and recent client reports, it handles routine care (vaccinations, check-ups and blood tests) as well as procedures such as dental tooth extractions. Multiple reviewers describe clear explanations of results and next steps (including being told blood-test results), and several mention a clean, organised clinic and calm handling—especially with cats brought in together for procedures. One recent review is mid-range (3/5) without written detail, so the specific issue isn’t clear from the text available.
Medivet Chorlton is part of the Medivet group. Based on the website and recent client reports, it handles routine care (vaccinations, check-ups and blood tests) as well as procedures such as dental tooth extractions. Multiple reviewers describe clear explanations of results and next steps (including being told blood-test results), and several mention a clean, organised clinic and calm handling—especially with cats brought in together for procedures. One recent review is mid-range (3/5) without written detail, so the specific issue isn’t clear from the text available.
Our Score (81/100)
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).
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).
Our Score (68/100)
Simon Constable Veterinary Practice Ltd is an equine-only practice with its own clinic facilities (“Heaps Equine Clinic”), including an in-house laboratory and two digital radiography systems. The website lists a wide range of equine work (including surgery, lameness workups, endoscopy and shockwave therapy) and a 24-hour service. From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe thorough explanations during visits (including taking time to talk younger owners through procedures), practical help with insurance claims, and follow-up after urgent/out-of-hours callouts (including calls later the same day and the next morning). Specific treatments mentioned include surgery to remove “floating bone” after an accident and an inpatient stay for a lumpectomy, with owners commenting on clean stabling and inpatient care.
Simon Constable Veterinary Practice Ltd is an equine-only practice with its own clinic facilities (“Heaps Equine Clinic”), including an in-house laboratory and two digital radiography systems. The website lists a wide range of equine work (including surgery, lameness workups, endoscopy and shockwave therapy) and a 24-hour service. From the latest reviews available to us, owners repeatedly describe thorough explanations during visits (including taking time to talk younger owners through procedures), practical help with insurance claims, and follow-up after urgent/out-of-hours callouts (including calls later the same day and the next morning). Specific treatments mentioned include surgery to remove “floating bone” after an accident and an inpatient stay for a lumpectomy, with owners commenting on clean stabling and inpatient care.
Our Score (59/100)
Veterinary Equine Dental Technician appears to be a small, named-team equine dental service (no corporate group ownership is stated). Reviews repeatedly describe a calm, low-stress approach for horses that dislike dental work, with owners saying the team explain the process step-by-step and provide written dental records after appointments. Specific procedures mentioned include removal of wolf teeth and ongoing annual dental visits, alongside follow-up-style support such as answering owners’ questions and giving tailored management advice for dental conditions.
Veterinary Equine Dental Technician appears to be a small, named-team equine dental service (no corporate group ownership is stated). Reviews repeatedly describe a calm, low-stress approach for horses that dislike dental work, with owners saying the team explain the process step-by-step and provide written dental records after appointments. Specific procedures mentioned include removal of wolf teeth and ongoing annual dental visits, alongside follow-up-style support such as answering owners’ questions and giving tailored management advice for dental conditions.
Daisy Hill Practice Ltd.
Bolton
Our Score (57/100)
Daisy Hill Practice Ltd. is a small practice (no corporate group affiliation is mentioned in the available information). Based on both the listed capabilities and client comments, it appears set up for routine care plus urgent “fit-in” appointments when needed: one reviewer describes arriving without notice for a cat’s infection and being seen between appointments for diagnosis and treatment. Routine neutering is specifically mentioned (kittens being neutered), including handling a very frightened kitten during the visit. Feedback is mixed on front-desk communication: one recent reviewer describes an uncomfortable phone call when asking about registering, spaying a cat, and booking a puppy health check; other reviews praise both the vet and receptionist during in-clinic visits.
Daisy Hill Practice Ltd. is a small practice (no corporate group affiliation is mentioned in the available information). Based on both the listed capabilities and client comments, it appears set up for routine care plus urgent “fit-in” appointments when needed: one reviewer describes arriving without notice for a cat’s infection and being seen between appointments for diagnosis and treatment. Routine neutering is specifically mentioned (kittens being neutered), including handling a very frightened kitten during the visit. Feedback is mixed on front-desk communication: one recent reviewer describes an uncomfortable phone call when asking about registering, spaying a cat, and booking a puppy health check; other reviews praise both the vet and receptionist during in-clinic visits.
Peter Fenton Equine Vets Ltd
Rochdale
Our Score (56/100)
Peter Fenton Equine Vets Ltd is an equine-only veterinary practice that operates via visits (owners note you call and a vet comes out, rather than bringing a horse into a small-animal clinic). The structured clinic data also lists emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). Based on the latest reviews available, owners most often describe routine and ongoing horse care—especially dental work—alongside responsive support for urgent situations. Specific examples mentioned include vets coming out to do dentals and being “on time and prepared with everything they needed,” and one owner reporting that in an emergency they were “usually there within the hour.” One negative review describes an appointment for dental work being cancelled around 90 minutes beforehand due to a same-day prepayment protocol the owner says they weren’t told about, followed by difficulty getting calls returned and an unsympathetic response from the head of the practice.
Peter Fenton Equine Vets Ltd is an equine-only veterinary practice that operates via visits (owners note you call and a vet comes out, rather than bringing a horse into a small-animal clinic). The structured clinic data also lists emergency veterinary services (24/7 or extended hours). Based on the latest reviews available, owners most often describe routine and ongoing horse care—especially dental work—alongside responsive support for urgent situations. Specific examples mentioned include vets coming out to do dentals and being “on time and prepared with everything they needed,” and one owner reporting that in an emergency they were “usually there within the hour.” One negative review describes an appointment for dental work being cancelled around 90 minutes beforehand due to a same-day prepayment protocol the owner says they weren’t told about, followed by difficulty getting calls returned and an unsympathetic response from the head of the practice.