Goddard Veterinary Group Collier Row Romford – Vets in Romford
Clinic Overview
Goddard Veterinary Group Collier Row Romford is part of Goddard Veterinary Group and the wider VetPartners network. The practice is RCVS accredited and listed as a Cat Friendly Clinic, with on-site facilities including an in-house lab and x-ray. It offers routine and preventative care alongside diagnostics, surgery, dental work, and support during difficult times such as end-of-life care.
Services
- •Routine and preventative care: general consultations, vaccinations and boosters, nurse clinics, flea and worm treatment, microchipping, neutering, and a free new pet health check. Reviews also mention calm handling for nervous cats during consultation and vaccination.
- •Diagnostics and monitoring: blood testing, in-house lab work, x-rays, wellness health screens, and weight and diet advice. Recent feedback specifically mentions thyroid checks and urine sampling being carried out with care and professionalism.
- •Treatment and clinical care: surgery, dental care, and dermatology remain part of the practice offering. One owner highlighted a skin case where tests, diagnosis, treatment plan, and medication were all arranged promptly in one visit.
- •Patient support and handling: reviews regularly describe gentle, understanding care for anxious pets, plus friendly support from reception and nursing staff.
- •End-of-life and aftercare: the practice supports owners through euthanasia and aftercare, with recent feedback praising compassionate handling, private cremation arrangements, and thoughtful memorial keepsakes.
- •Emergency and training role: outside normal hours, clients are directed to one of the group’s 24/7 veterinary hospitals, with Wanstead Veterinary Hospital named as the closest. The practice is also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Recent reviews focus much more on the quality of care, compassion, and clinical thoroughness than on cost.
People
- •Gordon (vet): repeatedly praised for being knowledgeable and trusted, with one owner saying they completely trust him with their pet.
- •Leanne: mentioned positively by name as part of the team helping a dog feel more comfortable during visits.
- •Jennifer: also named by a client as part of the team making visits less stressful for their dog.
- •Wider team: recent feedback continues to praise the reception staff, nurses, and broader team for being helpful, caring, and compassionate.
Reviews
Goddard Veterinary Group Collier Row Romford has a 4.8/5 Google rating from 108 reviews.
- •Recent reviews are consistently positive about the team’s kindness, politeness, and willingness to help, with several clients describing the staff as compassionate and professional.
- •Long-term loyalty is a strong theme, with some families saying they have used the branch for many years or even decades.
- •Clinical confidence comes through in feedback about cats, dermatology, and diagnostic work, including thyroid checks, urine sampling, and skin cases being handled efficiently and thoroughly.
- •End-of-life support stands out especially strongly, with owners praising peaceful, dignified care and thoughtful aftercare following the loss of a pet.

