Dog & Cat Vets in Harrow Weald

## Summary Goddard Veterinary Group Weald is part of the **Goddard Veterinary Group**. The practice offers core first-opinion vet care with **on-site X-ray and in-house blood testing**, and the website states it is **RCVS accredited** and has **Cat Friendly Clinic status**. Out-of-hours and emergency cases are referred to **Mandeville Veterinary Hospital (24/7)**. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often describe: clear explanations of findings and next steps (including **why an X-ray was needed** for a painful leg injury), staff handling **nervous or fearful cats** calmly during examination, and discussion of **potential costs** alongside procedures. ## Services Based on the clinic website summary and the written reviews available to us, services mentioned include: - **Consultations and health check-ups** - **Vaccinations**, including a **puppy/kitten vaccination course** - **Flea and worm treatments** - **Microchipping** - **Neutering** - **Dentistry** (listed on the website) - **Routine operations** (listed on the website) - **Diagnostics** - **X-rays** (facility listed; also referenced in a review for a cat’s back leg injury) - **Blood testing** with an **in-house laboratory** (listed on the website) - **Wellness health screen** (listed on the website) - **Weight and diet advice** (listed on the website) Emergency/out-of-hours: - The website states out-of-hours emergencies are **referred to Mandeville Veterinary Hospital**, which operates **24/7**. ## People - **Simona Agache (veterinary surgeon)** is named in reviews. One owner describes her examining a cat with a back-leg injury, explaining what she could feel in the joint, and clearly walking them through **why an X-ray was needed**. The same review also highlights her handling a **very nervous, fearful cat** in pain in a way that left the cat unusually at ease. - **Dave (vet)** is named in a review about puppy visits for vaccinations (“jabs”). The owner says he was easy to talk to and asked questions about the puppies’ wellbeing and development. - **Reception/nursing team** are repeatedly mentioned as helpful and welcoming (including help from “Receptionist/Nurse” in one detailed review). ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.3 stars from 107 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - Detailed communication during appointments: owners mention vets **explaining examination findings**, reasons for diagnostics (e.g., **X-ray**), and answering questions clearly. - Handling of anxious animals: one owner describes a fearful cat becoming noticeably calmer during an exam despite being in significant pain. - Preventive care and young pets: multiple reviews reference **kitten and puppy visits**, including **vaccinations/jabs**. - Transparency around treatment and costs: one review notes receiving a full explanation of procedures and **potential costs**.