Community Pet Clinic

- Calm, caring handling: owners of nervous, reactive, or skittish dogs say the team took time to understand their pets and, in some cases, suggested quieter appointment times. - Clear explanations: reviewers frequently mention treatments and options being explained well, including ongoing updates during serious illness and transparency around costs. - Strong feedback on dental and minor procedures: recent examples include dental cleaning, retained baby teeth removal, and positive comments about smooth recovery and professional care.

Community Pet Clinic in Romford offers routine veterinary care and sees urgent cases, with reviews consistently highlighting clear communication and calm handling of nervous pets. Dental treatment, end-of-life support, and care for both dogs and cats are all mentioned, and one reviewer also notes tortoise experience. Recent feedback is especially positive about the team’s reassuring manner and the time taken to explain treatment options.

Services

•Routine and preventive care: routine check-ups are listed, and recent reviews mention vaccinations and booster jabs, along with discussions about neutering.
•Urgent and medical care: urgent care is described as available, and recent reviews include treatment for issues such as a dog’s hot spot, with prompt follow-up advice from the team.
•Dental and surgical care: reviews mention dental cleaning, dental surgery for a cat, and removal of retained baby teeth in a young dog.
•Support for nervous pets and behaviour-sensitive visits: several owners describe quieter appointment times being offered for reactive or skittish dogs, with patient handling during examinations and vaccinations.
•End-of-life care: owners describe the euthanasia process being explained step by step and carried out calmly with family present.
•Species mentioned: dogs and cats are regularly referenced, and one review specifically praises the practice’s knowledge of tortoises.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews also mention clear, transparent communication about costs.

People

•Ian Wooding (vet): named repeatedly in reviews for listening carefully, explaining treatment and neutering options clearly, handling stressed or reactive dogs patiently, and supporting owners compassionately through end-of-life care.
•Reception and support team: reviewers describe the front-of-house team as welcoming, helpful, and quick to assist, including aftercare advice and practical support following appointments.

Reviews

Google reviews: 5.0/5 from 56 reviews. Recent feedback most often highlights

•Calm, caring handling: owners of nervous, reactive, or skittish dogs say the team took time to understand their pets and, in some cases, suggested quieter appointment times.
•Clear explanations: reviewers frequently mention treatments and options being explained well, including ongoing updates during serious illness and transparency around costs.
•Strong feedback on dental and minor procedures: recent examples include dental cleaning, retained baby teeth removal, and positive comments about smooth recovery and professional care.
•Warm, supportive atmosphere: reviews describe friendly staff, a warm and clean practice, good parking, and particularly compassionate support during euthanasia and bereavement.

Reviews for Community Pet Clinic

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 56 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Millie Bartlett

1 month ago

I took my Chocolate Lab, Ned, to Woodings for the first time today. He can be a little nervous which is generally displayed through over excitement due to previous not so great experiences. They took great care in listening to and understanding my worries on the first phone call, suggesting a time of day which was quiet and therefore calm, starting the appt more positively. I felt more comfortable from the very first interaction with Woodings. I have come away from his vaccination feeling extremely pleased that we have found a vets that is so much better suited to us both, and grateful that Ian in particular, took the time to understand the simple things that would make my dogs experience 100x better and hopefully continue to improve his behaviour. I cannot thank you enough! 🙌🏻

Rhianon Hendry

Took my bulldog in this week for a hot spot on her face, I was so concerned and worried. The vet Ian Wooding was extremely helpful and you could tell he truly cared for her. I felt really at ease and would highly recommend. I even had to call up in a panic as my dog had scratched her wound the next day after seeing Ian - the receptionist was quick to help, when my husband arrived to collect a cone they were showing genuine concern for our dog and advised us the next steps if the cone didn’t help. 5 stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Joel Barker

2 months ago

Cristina Mirabela Agaston

3 months ago

I took my dog, Daisy, to Wooding’s Family for the removal of her retained baby teeth, and I was extremely happy with the whole experience. The receptionist was very kind, welcoming, and helpful from the moment we arrived, which made everything much easier and less stressful. The veterinarian was excellent — professional, caring, and clearly very knowledgeable. I felt confident leaving Daisy in his care. Everything was explained clearly, the procedure went smoothly, and Daisy is recovering well. I felt reassured throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend this practice. Thank you to the whole team! Great job

volodymyr fedoryshyn

A massive shout-out to Wooding's Family Veterinary Practice for giving our dog a total Hollywood makeover! We went in for a dental cleaning, and honestly, his teeth are so white now that I’m actually a little jealous. I might need to book an appointment for myself next! 😂 The team did a brilliant job—super professional, but also so incredibly sweet with him. Our pup walked out looking like he belongs in a toothpaste commercial. 🦷🐶 We are so grateful here in Bary for the amazing care. If you want your furry friend to have a dazzling smile (and fresh breath for once!), this is the place to go. Highly recommended

Alex R

4 months ago

I have a Japanese Shiba Inu (Ranni) and like a lot of Shibas she can be a little skittish, which makes me feel very guilty when we have to go to the vets. I researched local vets to find one I could have confidence in, and I was not disappointed on arriving at the practice today. There is good parking, the practice is warm and clean, the staff are compassionate and kind. Ranni only had her booster jab today, so it's such a small thing, but feeling reassured and at ease is something I have come to prize very highly, and I'll definitely be back.

Karen Mahy

5 months ago

We re-homed a 14 month old GSD who had not been socialised much and is reactive to new situations. When I decided to register him with Woodings I visited the practice to explain this and, that he was due his booster vaccination, they were very accommodating suggesting an appointment at a quieter time. Visiting the vet was a challenge but staff were patient,Ian in particular. Ian took the time to listen to our queries, he did his very best to examine a very large stressed dog who he had not met before and thankfully was able to give our dog his vaccination. Our second visit was a little less of a challenge and although our dog wasn’t completely relaxed he was better behaved and slightly less barky at poor Ian. Again Ian took the time to explain our queries and concerns regarding neutering. I would highly recommend this veterinary practice, they are professional, kind and helpful. Thank you to all the staff at Woodings, I definitely made the right choice in registering my dog with you.

TwoPound Punt

Friendly and caring service. Swift appointment and surgery exceptionally clean

Kate Kicman

Fabulous visit at the vet with helpful and welcoming faces.

Gill Foster

6 months ago

Very friendly and professional veterinary practice. Fortunately their vets know all about tortoises as well as other domestic pets which is very important to me. On each visit every treatment is always fully explained and they will always give the best advice to keep it your pet healthy. Definitely 5 stars