Goddard Veterinary Group Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Considering 456 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being friendly, caring, and having a professional, compassionate approach to their duties, making every visit reassuring. People appreciate how the team listens attentively, explains complex treatments clearly, and offers dedicated care to their pets. However, some customers also mentioned concerns about the pricing structure, finding that veterinary costs and medication expenses are quite high. A few other people also felt that quoted prices can change upon arrival or that certain procedures, like prescription printing, involve unexpectedly high fees.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an excellent experience for our cat’s annual check up. Like most cats, ours becomes anxious going to/being at the vets, but Ralph (the vet who conducted the session) was wonderful with him. Had... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's always a great experience with our Italian vet at Acton branch. As usual we were served really quickly and swiftly, my beloved kittie got her yearly vaccinations and dewormer and off we went! Lit... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alex at Epsom Downs surgery is an amazing vet. He is so caring of any animal you take to see him and goes above and beyond to ensure that the experience is a positive one. He takes time to fully expla... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seen at appointment time and very friendly reception. Lady vet very friendly and we were not rushed, given helpfull advice where required. Would recommend this vets as they have always treated all our... See more

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  1. Veterinarian
  2. Emergency Veterinarian Service

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We are dedicated to caring for your pet’s healthcare needs from our network of branches and flagship 24-hour hospitals. Our skilled veterinary surgeons are assisted by knowledgeable and friendly staff helping us set the standards for excellence in veterinary care. You will see the RCVS Accredited Practice logo displayed in all our branches and hospitals. This is a voluntary scheme overseen by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and demonstrates that we maintain the highest standards of veterinary care across the entire practice.


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Emergency Appt

My first time here for an emergency appt on the advice of my usual practice. From the person I spoke to when I rang to make the appt, the reception staff + the truly amazing vet - Jai Patel - everyone I encountered was warm + professional. Dr Patel went through every option, listened to my thoughts + was extremely reassuring. It's a great shame he's a locum at the practice as I'd definitely move my pets there!!

August 8, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thanks for your review Debbie, we're really glad you had a positive experience and we wish your pet/s all the best

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Goddard’s Croydon

I’ve been taking my cats to Goddard Croydon for years and they have always been very compassionate and kind to my pets. Straightforward to book and appointment and their pet plan for parasite treatment is really handy.

August 7, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Excellent! We're glad to hear that you are benefiting from our ProActive Pets plan too! Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is for Goddards Vets in Ham

This is for Goddards Vets in Ham, TW10. Always professional and lovely way with cats and their ‘owners’.

August 3, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jo the vet is AMAZING

Jo the vet at Canons Park Edgware practice is AMAZING. She was so kind to my cat Henry. She treated him so gently and so respectfully. I always know my pets are in safe hands at this practice.

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

The team will be delighted to read your review, many thanks

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Staff was very helpful and nice.Service…

Staff was very helpful and nice.Service was good only waiting time to be see was long that’s I give 4 star.

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thank you very much and apologies for the wait. On occasions, other pet's medical needs may need necessitate a small delay but we appreciate this can be very frustrating for the next client.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

£167 for annual vaccinations felt…

£167 for annual vaccinations felt steep. No advanced indication of cost though I guess it was down to me to ask. Reception pleasant vet a bit surly (maybe just having a bad day).

August 5, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Hi, we're sorry to have read your review and that your visit was below expectations. Though routine vaccination costs are published on our practice's website page, the practice will be happy to breakdown the costs upon request. Please feel free to contact the branch directly, or alternatively, we have a complaints policy that can be found at the bottom of our webpage at goddardvetgroup.co.uk as a feedback mechanism, as well as for complaints. Our a apologies the fees were not made clear to you in advance.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Goddards veterinary Group

In my lifetime, I’ve registered all of my pets with Goddards as their surgeries have been convenient for the places where I’ve lived. I’ve been coming to the current branch, Gidea Park, for the past 15 years - as you can imagine, not every experience with your pet is a regular check up nor is it always joyful but the staff and vet have always been attentive to mine and my pets needs. They’re very friendly and you can tell they love all animals, not just ‘in it’ for the money.

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

That's great to hear and thanks for taking the time to leave others your recommendation

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We are long time customers

We are long time customers.
Always professionally and friendly.
Great service.
1 cat with ongoing health issues
1 just an old boy.

August 3, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thank you and its a privilege to have treated your pets over the years. Thank you for sharing your experience and opinions with others!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top care!

Took our cavachon to Goddard Wanstead, my husband came over very unwell the receptionist and staff cared for him immediately. Also called me to collect him as they were concerned for him driving. They aren’t only great with pets but also people! Huge thank you to them for their care!

August 4, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thank you and we do hope all is well with the whole family

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Millie was seen straight away and no…

Millie was seen straight away and no waiting around. Explained what we needed to know and no pushing for extra products or more unnecessary appointments like my previous vet. 5 stars all round.

August 3, 2026
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Your recommendation is really appreciated, thank you

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Five stars all the way

Five stars all the way! Professional, friendly staff, a great atmosphere and a genuinely positive attitude throughout. They were especially kind and caring with us and our two cats, Lulu and Milo, which we really appreciated. Highly recommended.

August 3, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Great to hear, thank you very much

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Marianna and Deniz are absolutely…

Marianna and Deniz are absolutely amazing they were very helpful and stayed behind to see our kitten without hesitation, professional yet so friendly and caring to the situation, I highly recommend this vets because of these 2 ladies who make their customers feel comfortable and at ease knowing their pet is in good hands.

August 1, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

It is lovely to read your review and your recommendation - thank you very much

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ridiculous Prices

People were very helpful, but the prices being charged to assist with pup recovery are absurd.

We looked up the dog food and the paste we purchased for our dog, it was less than a quarter of the price on Amazon, pets at home and that’s without mentioning a few others.

Recommended to use as consultants, but never buy medication from them, you will be ripped off.

Please ignore location as Canada. This is due to VPN

August 1, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thank your for your comments and kind words regarding our team.

Whilst unable to comment directly on the dog food price which you mention, as a general explanation, we would like to assure you that whilst we do strive to offer value for money for our clients, there are a number of reasons why we're simply unable to compete with the low prices for pet food or medications sold by large multi-national retailers and/or online.

Online pharmacies or retail warehouses enjoy significant savings on the cost of products they acquire from suppliers on account of the large volumes that they purchase, which far exceed the volumes purchased by even a large veterinary practice. The ‘volume discounts’ they enjoy mean that they are often able to sell medications to customers for less than it costs us to purchase the medication from our wholesaler ourselves.

The second principle reason is that the cost of running a veterinary practice is proportionately much higher than that of an online pharmacy or pet food supplies/warehouse outlet. The high quality of our staff, equipment and facilities is much greater than the cost of operating an online pharmacy, and these overheads are reflected in our fees.

It is entirely understandable of course that you will wish to get a good deal on the cost of food/paste. If the food is a veterinary-prescribed product, we'd always recommend that an online pharmacy approved by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate is used in order to ensure quality and safety.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff are always very friendly and helpful

Staff are always very friendly and helpfull and quick to resolve any issues you your pet might have. Richard the vet is also very friendly and welcoming. He always fully explains the pets health issues and treatment/ reventarive measures. Been going to Gidea Park vets for 20 years now.

July 3, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thanks for leaving us your review - the Gidea Park team will be delighted. Thanks again!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Lovely staff but shocked by the cost

I have always found the front of house staff at Goddards Collier Row to be friendly and helpful. And on this occasion, there was good dialogue with the vet himself. My dog had a skin infection for which she was prescribed Surolan.

However, here is where I was shocked. OK, the £55.80 for the (5 minute) consultation was expected, the shock is for the Surolan cream which was charged at £56.44 for 15ml. Online, prices range from £16.00 to £19.08 (£4.49 max delivery). Sorry Goddards but you’re ripping people off.

For that, I should give you 1 out of 5, but that would be unfair on the staff who (as far as I know) do not set the prices and are very good. Government regulation cannot come soon enough…

I have been prompted to update this review after a response from Goddards and before I continue, addressing some of the points made, would like to reiterate that I have no issue with the staff, they are great and always helpful. Unfortunately, I have to be honest in my review and the updates below reflect my findings.

I looked at Goddards company submissions and saw that revenue is some £45 million for the 2025 accounts submissions - up versus 2024, which, OK, everything has increased, so to be expected. The point is £45 million means they have a substantial turnover & hence buying power so question the comment about online prices being associated with that. If a retailer can offer an individual customer that low prices, they can most certainly offer a customer who is likely to purchase many thousands of units an even better price. So, I reject that as justification.

Now, I’m no expert on accounting but the next line indicates that gross profit on that £45 million was £38 million, with operational costs being £7 million (reduced vs 2024). When this is broken down, net profit is still over £7.1 million, up from £3.8 million for 2024, so almost doubling in a year.

As such, I question the ‘running costs’ being a significant factor in the higher prices. Happy to be corrected but the gross figure suggests otherwise.

The consultation fees should reflect the core costs and the option to have a (fixed price) prescription for purchase of medicines elsewhere given, along with the associated cost (of the prescription), should be offered. It wasn’t.

I understand that some costs are incurred by holding prescribed medicines (etc) but an almost 300% mark-up vs already profitable online prices is, as I say, in rip-off territory.

You also mention that the costs are listed on your website. That may be the case but I do not believe they are listed at your Praçtice. Happy to be corrected but I doubt that this includes the cost of individual medicines, either online or in-practice. If it does, it should clearly be referred to.

I’m not here to ‘shoot down’ people who care for my beloved pet and this review was unprompted, but I stand by my comments and, I am making them as I, even though I can easily afford the costs, do not like being taken for a ride.

If you would prefer I take my pet elsewhere, just let me know, but this is about improving that relationship by removing the concern over what look like and, the evidence supports, excessive prices.

Thank you

July 31, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Hello, thank you for leaving us your review and for your kind words about the team at Collier Row and we’re sorry to note your concerns about the medicine your pet was prescribed.

It is entirely understandable of course that you will wish to get a good deal on the cost of medicine prescribed by your vet. We'd always recommend that an online pharmacy approved by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate is used in order to ensure quality and safety.

Please bear in mind also that a prescription fee, (which is published on our practice website page) would be chargeable, as it would be by any vet, should a client choose to purchase medicines elsewhere, meaning the difference between the two prices you were quoted would be much reduced.

As a general explanation on medicine prices, we would like to assure you that whilst we do strive to offer value for money for our clients, there are a number of reasons why we're simply unable to compete with the low prices for pet food or medications sold by large multi-national retailers and/or online.

Online pharmacies or retail warehouses enjoy significant savings on the cost of products they acquire from suppliers on account of the large volumes that they purchase, which far exceed the volumes purchased by even a large veterinary practice. The ‘volume discounts’ they enjoy mean that they are often able to sell medications to customers for less than it costs us to purchase the medication from our wholesaler ourselves.

The second principle reason is that the cost of running a veterinary practice is proportionately much higher than that of an online pharmacy or pet food supplies/warehouse outlet. The high quality of our staff, equipment and facilities is much greater than the cost of operating an online pharmacy, and these overheads are reflected in our fees.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great vets

Vet is so nice, so compassionate and understanding, she gives you her time and knowledge and advice. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Location is good and easy parking both on drive or street parking, paid via app. I would recommend this particular branch to other pet owners.

July 31, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

We're very glad to read your recommendation Sharon - thanks for leaving us your review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All good

All good, vaccination went as planned.

July 30, 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thank you!

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