Goddard Veterinary Group Gidea Park

- Recent feedback is especially strong about Richard Marks, with owners repeatedly praising his calm manner, clear explanations and reassuring approach with cats, dogs, kittens and older pets. - Organisation and access are common positives: reviewers mention appointments running on time, fast responses to questions, and quick availability for urgent problems or short-notice bookings. - Several owners describe strong outcomes and practical decision-making, including follow-up after surgery, a second opinion that avoided immediate surgery for a dog’s back problem, and long-term management of conditions such as EPI.

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-rays, dentistry, and neutering.
•Examples owners mention: annual boosters and check-ups, urgent same-day help for an unwell cat, support for kittens and older pets, surgery with follow-up care for a dog, and a second-opinion consultation for a back injury where treatment options were explained clearly.
•Ongoing management: recent reviews also mention help with weight management for an overweight cat, long-term care for cats and dogs, and quick diagnosis and treatment planning for a dog with EPI.
•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

A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Reviews do not give a strong overall pricing theme, though some owners praise the practice for honest advice and not pushing unnecessary treatment.

People

•Richard Marks (veterinarian): the most consistently named clinician in reviews, with owners describing him as thorough, calm, knowledgeable and clear in explaining options. Continuity of care is a recurring theme, with several clients saying they have stayed with him for many years.
•Nursing team: regularly praised as gentle, helpful and responsive, including quick follow-up by phone or email and support with ongoing treatment plans.
•Reception team: reviews describe the front-of-house team as friendly, organised and helpful, with smooth appointment handling and minimal waiting.

Reviews

Google shows 4.9 stars from 384 reviews.

•Recent feedback is especially strong about Richard Marks, with owners repeatedly praising his calm manner, clear explanations and reassuring approach with cats, dogs, kittens and older pets.
•Organisation and access are common positives: reviewers mention appointments running on time, fast responses to questions, and quick availability for urgent problems or short-notice bookings.
•Several owners describe strong outcomes and practical decision-making, including follow-up after surgery, a second opinion that avoided immediate surgery for a dog’s back problem, and long-term management of conditions such as EPI.
•The wider team is also viewed very positively, with nurses and reception staff often described as friendly, efficient and supportive.

Reviews for Goddard Veterinary Group Gidea Park

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Charley Marshall

1 week ago

Had an amazing first experience with the team at Goddard. I registered my elderly dog at 8pm Sunday and by 9am Monday morning I’d had a call and told me there was a same day appointment available. Vet Richard was great. He’s very friendly, and knowledgeable. I love the fact he’s the only vet at the practice so there is a continuation of care. The nurses were lovely too and were quick to email and call me with answers to my question within the hour of leaving. Highly recommend.

Emma Barrett

2 weeks ago

Richard is a fantastic vet! You never feel as though you are rushed and it’s reassuring to know your pet is in safe hands. Has helped my (once) very overweight cat get down to a very healthy weight - something that vets I had previously been to struggled to advise the correct foods etc that worked for my cat. Would really recommend - fantastic expertise and care - your pet really couldn’t be in more safe hands than with Richard! The whole team are lovely including the fabulous nurses!

PinkFace Music

We’ve been bringing our two cats here for years and couldn’t fault the experiences. All staff are very friendly and helpful and they help keep our cats in great shape.

Chantelle

Have been bringing my cats to Richard for 7 years and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Very friendly, explains everything fully and offers options to help keep the cats happy and healthy from medication and food to home habits. Would fully recommend.

David Maguire

We’ve been using Goddard's in Gidea Park since moving to the area in 2019 and have always had a really positive experience. Richard has looked after both of our cats, Bill and Snow, and is always incredibly helpful, friendly and reassuring. He explains everything clearly, takes the time to answer any questions and we always feel confident that they’re in good hands. Everyone at the practice is always friendly and helpful too. We’ve always felt Bill and Snow are in really good hands and would definitely recommend them.

Denise Mackman

7 months ago

Richard is an amazing vet and I have used this practice for many years and would not go anywhere else. He is very professional and honest. Always seen pretty much on time. You never get told that your pet needs unnecessary treatment and he is very thorough with my cats annual health checks. Thank you to everyone at this practice including the nurses and reception too for always being so helpful.

Tracey Whitby

We couldn’t be happier with Richard and his amazing team. We didn’t think there was any hope for our dog Teddy, after seeing a different Vet, and being told it wasn’t looking good for him, but Richard changed that and Teddy is now back to good health. The appointment and surgery process was very quick and efficient and the follow up care has been amazing. We will never go elsewhere again. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Siobhan Fell

I brought my frenchie here a couple of months ago after he hurt his back so badly that he could hardly walk. Our previous vet had frightened us into thinking his injury was catastrophic and he would need immediate surgery without any X-ray or even touching him.. ‘I hope you have got insurance’ were her exact words. Surgery would mean 3 months minimum cage rest with no guarantees of success plus would cost us £5k approximately. We were devastated but then chose Goddards for a second opinion before making such a drastic decision. The vet and all the staff at Goddards treated us and our dog with such kindness and compassion, and explained that surgery was a choice not a necessity, as in our breed of dog the back legs often are weak but he can get stronger with time and care. We took his advice to the letter and here we are today, 10 weeks later a check-up has proved him 100% correct. Our dog is almost back to himself and getting stronger every day. He’s weaned off pain killers and is a perky and lively as he ever was.. no surgery, just sound, experienced advice followed correctly. I can’t praise him enough and will be trusting our other frenchie to his care on his vet next check up.

Rosie-May Crowe

I can’t recommend Richard Marks at Goddard Veterinary Group - Gidea Park highly enough. He is incredibly knowledgeable, extremely gentle, and so kind with my kittens. From the moment you walk in, he puts you completely at ease and takes the time to explain everything clearly, so you always feel comfortable and well-informed. He truly seems to care about every animal he treats, and it shows in the way he handles them so calmly and compassionately. The practice itself feels very well run — appointments are smooth, organised, and you’re never left waiting too long. It’s such a relief to have a vet you fully trust. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Richard and the team to anyone looking for outstanding care for their pets.