Dog & Cat Vets in Kennington

## Summary Goddard Veterinary Group Kennington is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (in the group since 2001) and is **RCVS-accredited**. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and in-house procedures, with **blood testing, X-ray and operations** listed, and it also handles a wide range of pets (including **cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and reptiles**). Emergency care is described as being provided via a **separate 24/7 emergency hospital (Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital)**. From the latest reviews available to us, owners most often highlight: - **Neutering/castration and follow-up** (including one report of a **free follow-up appointment** after castration). - **Clear explanations and guidance**, including around difficult decisions such as euthanasia. - **A mix of experiences with organisation and consistency**, with some reporting delays/admin issues and others reporting smooth last-minute bookings. ## Services Services and capabilities mentioned on the clinic website and/or in reviews include: - **Free new pet health check** - **Vet and nurse appointments** - **Vaccinations** - **Neutering/castration** (cat neutering and dog castration specifically mentioned in reviews) - **Dentistry** - **Blood testing** - **Diagnostic imaging**, including **X-ray** - **Operations/surgery** (one reviewer references a cat having “major surgery”) - **Microchipping** - **Flea and worm treatment** - **Weight and diet advice** - **Wellness health screen** - **Emergency care arrangement:** emergency cases are referred to a **separate 24/7 emergency vet hospital (Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital)** (as stated on the website) Other structured clinic information provided: **Veterinary Nurse Training facility**. ## Pricing - **£340** was quoted/paid for a **dog castration** (reviewer comment), with the same reviewer stating a **follow-up appointment was free**. - One reviewer also felt **some medications were priced higher than elsewhere** (no specific amounts given). ## People - **Lizz** (vet; role implied by context) is specifically named in one review for **talking an owner through euthanasia**, including explaining the process and helping them consider whether it was the right time. - One reviewer praised a vet for a **calm, conservative treatment plan** for a suspected UTI—specifically noting the vet **didn’t push “lots of tests”** and prescribed antibiotics that resolved the issue quickly. - Another review describes the veterinarian as **friendly and competent**, but says the overall visit was undermined by **admin/coordination problems** when they were redirected to emergency care. ## Reviews **4.4 stars from 227 reviews.** The themes below reflect both routine and urgent visits, including neutering, suspected infection treatment, surgery follow-up, and end-of-life care. “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Procedures and recovery:** positive accounts of **cat neutering** and **dog castration**, with one owner highlighting a **free follow-up** and an easy recovery. - **Communication during major decisions:** multiple reviews mention **clear explanations**, including around **euthanasia** and treatment choices. - **Not over-testing (in at least one case):** a vet was praised for identifying a likely **UTI** and treating it without “lots of tests,” with symptoms resolving within days. - **Admin and coordination issues (conflicting experiences):** one reviewer describes significant delays, being sent to emergency, and **no information being forwarded**, leading to a second consultation; other reviewers describe **helpful last-minute appointment booking**. - **Concerns about consistency and manner with pets:** a small number of reviewers report vets being **perfunctory or dismissive**, including at end-of-life, and one claims the clinic recommended referral for surgery that they later felt wasn’t necessary.