Dog & Cat Vets in Brixton

## Summary Goddard Veterinary Group is a multi-site veterinary group; this practice has been part of the Goddard Veterinary Group since 2003 and is **RCVS accredited**. Based on the website, it’s set up for routine GP care plus on-site diagnostics and procedures, with **in-house lab work, X-ray/diagnostic imaging, and operations** listed. In reviews, owners describe **same-day appointments for injuries**, and urgent treatment for toxin ingestion (raisins) where staff **induced vomiting, checked the vomit to confirm the raisins were up, and waited after hours**. Reviews also include a serious complaint alleging **inconsistent diagnoses from locum vets and unexpected add-on treatments**, so experiences appear mixed. ## Services From the clinic website and review details, services mentioned include: - **Vet and nurse appointments** (including nurse clinics) - **Consultations** and **blood testing** (with an **in-house lab** listed) - **Diagnostic imaging** including **X-ray** - **Operations** (facility listed) and **neutering** - **Dentistry** - **Vaccinations** and **microchipping** - **Flea and worm treatments** - **Weight and diet advice** - **Wellness health screen** - **Free new pet health check** - **Pet insurance information** - Urgent/out-of-hours: the website states emergencies outside practice hours are handled by **Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital (24/7)** Examples from reviews: - Treatment for suspected toxin ingestion: **vomiting induced** and monitored until staff confirmed the raisins had been brought up. ## Pricing - One reviewer reports a **£180 bill** for treatment after a dog ate raisins (including inducing vomiting and monitoring/checking the vomit). The reviewer notes this was similar to what another vet quoted for a consultation alone (comparison is the reviewer’s). ## People - **Dr Michaela**: mentioned by name in a review. The owner describes her as taking time to **explain treatment options** during a stressful period. - Team experience varies by reviewer: one describes staff being **kind and helpful** with an elderly dog’s injury and being able to offer a **same-day appointment**; another alleges issues tied to **use of locum vets**, including inconsistent diagnoses and poor continuity. ## Reviews **4.5 stars from 116 reviews.** The latest reviews available to us include both detailed praise (urgent care and communication) and a detailed negative account alleging inconsistency and poor communication. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Getting help quickly:** same-day appointment mentioned for an elderly dog’s injury. - **Hands-on urgent treatment:** raisin ingestion handled with **induced vomiting**, staff **waited after hours**, and **checked the vomit** to ensure the toxin was expelled; the owner also mentions being given a **spare waterproof sheet** for the journey home. - **Explanation and updates:** one owner thanks a named vet for **talking through options**; another says the team **kept them updated** and tried to find answers when unsure. - **Conflicting experiences reported:** one reviewer alleges **conflicting diagnoses from different locum vets**, **poor internal communication**, and being **surprised by additional treatments/medications not discussed beforehand**, plus problems with **insurance communication**.