Goddard Veterinary Group South Woodford – Vets in Redbridge
Clinic Overview
- Recent reviewers often describe the clinic as caring, professional, and efficient, with several saying they have used the practice for years. - A recurring theme is calm, gentle handling of pets, including nervous cats and dogs that were said to be more relaxed than expected during visits. - Owners also praise clear communication, saying vets explain treatment and next steps well.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: consultations, initial check-ups, vaccinations, flea and worm treatment, microchipping, weight and diet advice, wellness health screens, and nurse clinics. Recent reviews mention first vaccinations for rescue cats, general check-ups, and careful handling of anxious pets.
- •Diagnostics and procedures: in-house blood testing, X-ray, neutering, and dentistry are listed by the practice.
- •Travel and certification work: Animal Health Certificates are listed, and reviews specifically mention fit-to-fly paperwork, rabies vaccination, and help resolving travel-related paperwork issues.
- •Broader clinical areas listed by the practice: internal medicine, cardiology, orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, soft tissue surgery, and ophthalmology. Reviews also mention a BOAS assessment for a French Bulldog and an eye-related follow-up appointment.
- •Emergency and training arrangements: 24/7 emergency care is provided via Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, and the practice is listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average for cost, but this is based on very few comparable services. Reviews are mostly focused on care and service rather than pricing, although one reviewer felt the fees were high for the service received.
People
- •Jose (vet): praised for being communicative, supportive, and friendly during a first vaccination visit for new rescue cats.
- •Adam (vet) and Thomas (nurse): highlighted for helping with fit-to-fly certificates, rabies vaccinations, and a BOAS assessment, with one owner saying they went above and beyond when travel information turned out to be wrong.
- •Ahmed: singled out for being positive, professional, and attentive, including remembering pets’ and owners’ names and helping visits feel less daunting.
- •The wider team: often described as welcoming, helpful, gentle, and good at calming nervous pets.
Reviews
Goddard Veterinary Group South Woodford has a 4.7-star Google rating from 137 reviews.
- •Recent reviewers often describe the clinic as caring, professional, and efficient, with several saying they have used the practice for years.
- •A recurring theme is calm, gentle handling of pets, including nervous cats and dogs that were said to be more relaxed than expected during visits.
- •Owners also praise clear communication, saying vets explain treatment and next steps well.
- •There is continued positive feedback for travel-related support such as fit-to-fly certificates and rabies vaccination, while a small amount of negative feedback centres on front-desk manner, complaint handling, and perceived high fees.
