Goddard Veterinary Group Collier Row Romford

Goddard Veterinary Group Collier Row Romford is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (a multi-practice veterinary group) and has been operating since the 1960s. The practice is RCVS accredited and listed as a Cat Friendly Clinic, with on-site facilities including an in-house lab and x‑ray.

From the website and the latest reviews, it appears set up for routine preventative care (consultations and vaccinations), in-house diagnostics (blood tests and imaging), and common procedures (including operations and dental care). Reviews also describe support in difficult end-of-life situations (“pass with such peace and dignity”) and vets adjusting consults for nervous pets (making a cat’s consult and vaccination “quick and not so scary”).

Services

Services and capabilities mentioned by the clinic website and reviews include

• •Consultations and vet appointments
• •Vaccinations (including booster vaccinations)
• •Dermatology (also referenced in a review mentioning a vet “super knowledgeable about cats and dermatology”)
• •Operations (surgery)
• •Dental care
• •Blood testing and in-house lab work
• •X‑rays / diagnostic imaging
• •Neutering
• •Microchipping
• •Flea and worm treatment
• •Nurse clinics
• •Weight and diet advice
• •Wellness health screen
• •Free new pet health check

Emergency/out-of-hours: the website says that if a pet is unwell outside practice hours, owners should contact one of the group’s veterinary hospitals that are open 24/7, 365 days a year; it names Wanstead Veterinary Hospital as the closest hospital to this practice.

Other: listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility.

People

Named team members mentioned in reviews

• •Gordon (vet) — described as “amazing” and “so knowledgeable,” with one owner saying they “completely trust him” with their pet. Another review credits Gordon (along with Leanne and Jennifer) with making a dog comfortable enough that he’s “more than happy to go to the vet,” even after having an operation.
• •Leanne — mentioned as part of the team helping a dog feel comfortable during visits.
• •Jennifer — mentioned as part of the team helping a dog feel comfortable during visits.

Other staff: multiple reviews mention reception and nursing staff; examples include a “very welcoming” receptionist and nurses who “cannot do enough” for a pet.

Reviews

4.7 stars from 96 reviews. - Owners repeatedly mention staff helping pets stay calm, including a vet keeping a nervous cat’s consult and vaccination “quick and not so scary.”

• •Several reviews describe support during end-of-life care, including helping a pet “pass with such peace and dignity.”
• •Trust in specific clinicians is a recurring point (e.g., Gordon being singled out as very knowledgeable), alongside positive comments about nurses and reception being helpful and welcoming.
• •A dog owner notes their pet remains happy to visit even after an operation, suggesting efforts to reduce stress around treatment and recovery visits.