Goddard Veterinary Group Kennington – Vets in Kennington
Clinic Overview
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. “”
- •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.
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Animals Treated at Goddard Veterinary Group Kennington
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Reviews for Goddard Veterinary Group Kennington
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 227 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
Peter Ralph
in the last week
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
valentim alves
a week ago
Nina Grunfeld
2 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
2 months ago
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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3 months ago
David Battersby
a month 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
2 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
3 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
4 months ago
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!
Claire jarvis
10 months ago
My cat Roxy recently had major surgery and the care has been brilliant. Communication and advice given the about the best treatment has been of a high standard. All the staff are kind and professional.
