Goddard Veterinary Group Gidea Park – Vets in Romford
Clinic Overview
- Recent reviews consistently praise Richard Marks for clear explanations, practical advice and a calm manner with pets, including kittens, puppies, cats and dogs. - Appointments running on time is a repeated theme, with several owners saying they are seen promptly and the practice feels well organised. - Owners also mention being accommodated quickly for urgent issues, including an ill cat seen within half an hour and a last-minute vaccination slot.
Goddard Veterinary Group Gidea Park in Romford is part of Goddard Veterinary Group within the VetPartners group, and it is RCVS-accredited. The clinic offers routine care such as vaccinations, check-ups and preventative treatments alongside diagnostics and common procedures including blood testing, X-rays, dentistry and neutering. Recent feedback repeatedly highlights on-time appointments, quick access for urgent problems, and clear, practical advice from Richard Marks and the wider team.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: consultations, annual health checks, vaccinations including puppy and kitten courses, flea and worm treatment, microchipping, weight and diet advice, nurse clinics, and a free new pet health check.
- •Diagnostics and treatment: blood testing, wellness health screens, diagnostic imaging including X-ray, dentistry, and neutering.
- •Examples mentioned by pet owners: annual booster and check-up appointments, urgent same-day help for an unwell cat, support for a kitten with a follow-up treatment plan, surgery with follow-up care for a dog, and a second-opinion consultation for a back injury where treatment options were clearly explained.
- •Emergency care: outside normal opening hours, the practice directs emergencies to Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, which is open 24/7, 365 days a year.
- •Training: the practice is listed as a veterinary nurse training facility.
Pricing
No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.
People
- •Richard Marks (veterinarian): the most frequently named clinician in recent reviews. Owners describe him as thorough, calm, honest and clear in explaining findings and options, with several mentioning long-term continuity of care over many years.
- •Nursing team: reviews describe the nurses as knowledgeable, gentle and helpful, including support with pet health checks and prompt follow-up on treatment plans.
- •Reception team: regularly praised for being welcoming, organised and helpful, with smooth appointment handling and little waiting.
Reviews
Google shows 4.9 stars from 331 reviews.
- •Recent reviews consistently praise Richard Marks for clear explanations, practical advice and a calm manner with pets, including kittens, puppies, cats and dogs.
- •Appointments running on time is a repeated theme, with several owners saying they are seen promptly and the practice feels well organised.
- •Owners also mention being accommodated quickly for urgent issues, including an ill cat seen within half an hour and a last-minute vaccination slot.
- •Specific examples of care include a quick diagnosis and treatment of EPI, a lump found during an annual check with options explained clearly, strong follow-up after surgery, and a second opinion that avoided unnecessary immediate surgery for a dog’s back problem.

