Goddard Veterinary Group Reviews 

940
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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Price

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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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Company details

  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

Excellent care would highly recommend

We have been extremely happy with the care shown to our beloved 15 year old Labrador. Sunil is very knowledgeable and always proactive in keeping our dog healthy and happy! The reception team are consistently friendly and helpful. They will do everything possible to organise what’s needed. We are very grateful to all the team and Rosie is looking forward to her next visit!

20 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thanks Caroline, pleased to help!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This was my first time visiting the…

This was my first time visiting the vets with my new pet and I was really anxious and nervous and worried for my pet but the staff really reassured me and the care they gave my little kitten meant so much. I got recommended by a family member about how good their service is but to experience it is so much better!

18 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

So pleased to hear, thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amy had her nails clipped today

Amy had her nails clipped today, all nursing staff were nice and friendly and made a fuss of Amy putting her at her ease, at Grove road.

18 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Pleased to help Sue!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely practice

Lovely practice. Professional staff. Excellent service. Our puppy was well looked after. Happy puppy👍

17 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Happy to hear Dave!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It's always a great experience with our…

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! Literally in a blink of an eye! Also the receptionist was very helpful with some formalities I needed help with for the insurance claim for our other visit.

15 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thanks so much for your kind review!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely staff

Lovely staff. Never kept waiting. Always friendly and kind. Been going here for my cat for 14+ years and would not move. Highly recommend.

10 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thanks Rebekah!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Registering our kittens

We have 2 new kittens and needed to get them registered. We saw the positive reviews on google and made an appointment. We were very impressed with the level of service. All of the staff were super friendly and our vet was amazing. He spent time with us giving us really valuable advice and thoroughly checking over our kittens over. I would highly recommend this practice.

14 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thanks for your kind words Gordon! Welcome to the pratice!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely vets practice

Lovely vets practice, had a fantastic experience recently taking my Luna for her health check & vaccinations. Vet was so kind & positive whilst being very thorough and efficient with the treatment.

13 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Pleased to hear, thanks Kate!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

When I first went to this branch it was…

When I first went to this branch it was well..grotty but there was no choice as vets have become overwhelmed with new customers. A small practice with an ever changing series of staff where the service got progressively worse over time.

When staff keep leaving and you meet a different person every time it shows there is a reason the staff are leaving.

Clinicians made several mistakes and I had to correct them and all of them were very inexperienced staff. The reception, if it can even be called that, is much worse as the staff has degraded in quality over the years leading to lack of empathy or compassion.

Several times they tried to upsell on unnecessary procedures unaware that the customer may have friends who are vets themselves and advised me accordingly.

The charges for normal services are overpriced. The staff are abysmal. There was a Competition and Markets Authority investigation in the merger of this company stating that it would likely lead to poorer services and that is precisely what has happened.

I'm sure they aren't aware of the number of customers who have left their branch as multiple people warned me about them but I thought I would give them a chance. Don't use them, read the other reviews. Also trust your pet. When your pet suddenly acts scared of the staff, there's something wrong. Trust your pet. There are much better vets out there, just go and look for them.

11 February 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We note the concerns raised in your review.

As we are unable to discuss individual circumstances in a public forum, we would welcome the opportunity to understand your experience in more detail. If you would like to discuss this with us directly, please contact us or complete our online feedback form: https://www.goddardvetgroup.co.uk/complaints-procedure/

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a great experience with all the…

Had a great experience with all the staff. Helpful friendly and very reassuring. They looked after my cat really well. Couldn’t ask for more. Thank you

13 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thanks, Wendy your kind words mean a lot!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vet Sophie has a lovely warm and caring manner

Seen on time.

Sophie is an amazing vet, very people and animal friendly with a lovely warm, caring manner.

Batman the fattie rattie loved the attention from everyone.

Thank you !

11 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thanks Vix!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An outstanding experience

An outstanding experience
The out of hours emergency vet was professional and compassionate and quickly and effectively sorted out my dog who had been choking on an obstruction in her throat. What an exceptional service this surgery provides 24/7 365 I greatly value having this surgery so close to home.

11 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

So pleased to have helped, we hope your dog is recovering well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve been using Goddards for over 30…

We’ve been using Goddards for over 30 years, whoever has worked there have always been kind, friendly and helpful. Our dogs are always happy to go to the the vets and get excited when we pull up in the car

11 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

That's lovely to hear Karen, thanks!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Cancelled my appt on the day

Booked appt weeks in advance. They cancelled appt on the day due to sickness but offered me an emergency appt instead 15 mins before my original appt costing £120!! Absolute p1sstake. Had to rearrange the date.
In fairness to the vet I did finally see, she was great.
But the moneymaking model Goddards now operate under should be investigated, it is not fit for purpose .

11 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you were happy with the vet you ultimately saw.

We appreciate that changes to appointments can be frustrating, particularly when they happen at short notice. If you would like to discuss your concerns regarding your experience further, please contact us directly or complete our online feedback form so that your comments can be reviewed appropriately: https://www.goddardvetgroup.co.uk/complaints-procedure/

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Consultation charge

Never had an issue with veterinarian, staff or treatment - always very caring and friendly and we have always managed to get an appointment when needed. Yesterday I took my dog in as I was concerned he may have a grass seed up his nostril, and thankfully nothing was found BUT a 10 minute consultation cost £59 - with our 10% (monthly plan) discount already applied! I feel this is too expensive and would possibly make people think twice before seeking advice

10 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you have consistently found our team caring and friendly and have been able to access appointments when needed.

We appreciate that the cost of veterinary care is an important consideration for pet owners, and we value your comments regarding your recent visit.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful

Very helpful. Kind and gentle with our dog.cant complain about the service we get

10 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

Thank you very much

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I took my dog Robbie to Goddard…

I took my dog Robbie to Goddard Highbury yesterday as he has an infection in his foot. The vet and vet nurse were amazing with my dog. The vet fully investigated his foot and prescribed him antibiotics.

Thank you for being so caring towards Robbie and explaining things in detail to us.

10 August 2026
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Reply from Goddard Veterinary Group

You are most welcome and its very kind of you to leave us your feedback and recommendation - thank you very much!

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