Goddard Veterinary Group Kennington

Goddard Veterinary Group Kennington is part of Goddard Veterinary Group, within VET Partners, and the practice is RCVS-accredited. It is set up for routine care as well as in-house procedures, with blood testing, X-ray and operations listed, and it sees a range of pets including cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and reptiles. Emergency cases are referred to the separate 24/7 Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital.

Services

•Routine and preventive care: free new pet health checks, vet and nurse appointments, vaccinations, microchipping, flea and worm treatment, weight and diet advice, and wellness health screens.
•Surgical and procedural care: neutering and castration, dentistry, and other operations. Recent reviews mention cat neutering, dog castration, and one cat receiving major surgery with positive aftercare.
•Diagnostics: blood testing and diagnostic imaging including X-ray. One recent review also mentions a consultation for urinary symptoms that led to treatment for a likely UTI.
•Pets seen and facilities: the clinic lists care for cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and reptiles, and is also a veterinary nurse training facility.
•Out-of-hours arrangements: emergency care is handled via the separate 24/7 Stone Lion Veterinary Hospital.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

•Lizz is specifically praised by name for helping an owner through euthanasia, clearly explaining the process and discussing whether it was the right time.
•Recent reviews also speak positively about the wider team, describing staff as kind, warm, reassuring and professional during neutering, surgery aftercare and routine appointments.

Reviews

Google shows 4.3 stars from 226 reviews. Recent feedback is mixed, with many owners praising care and communication, alongside some concerns about admin and consistency.

•Strong communication is a recurring positive: several owners highlight clear explanations, helpful guidance and supportive discussions around treatment choices and end-of-life care.
•Clinical care is often well regarded: positive examples include cat neutering, dog castration, major surgery aftercare, and a calm treatment plan for a suspected UTI that avoided unnecessary tests.
•Staff manner is frequently praised: reviewers describe the team as friendly, kind, professional and reassuring, especially during procedures and follow-up.
•Main negatives relate to organisation and consistency: some owners report delays, poor handover to emergency care, repeat inconclusive testing with added cost, or feeling their pet was treated in a perfunctory or dismissive way.

Reviews for Goddard Veterinary Group Kennington

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 226 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Hugo P.

1 month ago

Went in to get my dog tested as it was urinating a lot in the house. Test ended up being inconclusive on their end (they admitted this) two times and each time they wanted me to pay them to do it again even though it was their fault (they also admitted this) that the test didn’t go through. Would not recommend this vet as I’ve also heard from other dog owners who used this vet similar experiences that are unique to this establishment and veterinary group.

Peter Ralph

3 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Goddard Veterinary Group – Kennington I booked my little Ziggy in for his castration and at first I thought £340 was quite expensive. But once I actually went in and saw how the practice runs, it all made sense. There were two staff on reception, two staff in the veterinary room, more staff upstairs, and the level of care and attention was amazing. Ziggy’s follow-up appointment was free, which was a really nice touch, and honestly the care he received made it worth every penny. He’s had no pain at all, he’s been happy-go-lucky all week, and that says everything. All the girls at the vet were absolutely amazing – so kind, caring, and reassuring. I couldn’t be happier with the service and I genuinely feel my beautiful little French Bulldog was in the best hands. Highly recommend – five stars without a doubt ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Nina Grunfeld

5 months ago

We have brought our dog to you for the last 8 or so years and all your vets have been lovely until a couple of years ago. We've now had a few vets who were very nice to us, the adults, but a little perfunctory to our dog. The other day it was obvious to us she was at the end of her life and we didn't want your vets to put her down so we took her to another vet (not Goddards) where they were lovely - so kind to her and to us. Don't let your standards slip. Dog owners care passionately about their dogs, even at the end of life.

Diogo Fernandes

Lizz was amazing throughout with us, especially when putting Chester down she was really helpful in explaining the whole process and giving us the whole information and explaining whether or not it was the right time to put Chester down, amazing vet thank you so much

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6 months ago

David Battersby

7 months ago

Awful admin. 11:15 appointment time 11:45 actually seen 12:00 told to go to an emergency vet because they can't do the needed investigation until 13:00 I went to the emergency vet but they didn't send any information so had to do a whole new consultation at the emergency vet and cat didn't even get admitted until 13:00 The veterinarian was very friendly and competent but this was an awful first visit to Goddard and I can't imagine continuing with them

Emre

8 months ago

I’ve been taking my mainecoon Gandalf to them since he was a kitten, and they’ve truly become our local go-to veterinary clinic. They were first recommended to me by my friend Derek, who had two King Charles Spaniels long ago, and I’m so glad I followed his advice. Every visit has been excellent — the communication, the way they provide clear information, and how they guide you through every step is amazing. They treated my boy when he was a kitten and had a babyhood illness, and yesterday they performed his neutering surgery, which went perfectly. The staff are always friendly, warm, and genuinely willing to help. If I had to mention one tiny downside, it’s that I’ve noticed some medications are sold at a higher price in the past, compared to elsewhere. But honestly, I can overlook that because the quality of care and support they give is worth it. Overall, I’m extremely happy with their service and grateful for everything they’ve done for my son. They are always there to help whenever you are in need. True capeless heroes.

May Jailer

9 months ago

Was with this vet for five years and they’ve always been just satisfactory which was fine just for routine appointments. But when my cat needed real care I found them to be quite dismissive and sloppy - the vet seemed not experienced as they were sloppy even with the general health check and needed me to prompt them to weigh my cat. Then they were dismissive with my questions and just advised to go to referral for a pretty serious surgery even though ,after consulting my vet friends, the problem wasn’t that serious to require surgery. My cat recovered on her own only a few days later. I’ve moved to another clinic and they’ve made me realise that I should’ve moved ages ago.

Malcolm Beckett

The practice was very friendly and happily arranged a last minute appointment for my daughter's dog on a Saturday morning. The Vet was was calm and sensible with the treatment proposal and did not advise lots of tests etc. She identified the probable cause of the problem as a UTI and a suitable course of anti-biotics was prescribed. Problem gone after two days. Wonderful, thank you!