Goddard Veterinary Group Gidea Park

- 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.

Reviews for Goddard Veterinary Group Gidea Park

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 331 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Denise Mackman

1 month 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.

Bill Anderson

2 months ago

Abigail Camille

4 months ago

Can’t thank Richard and everyone at Goddards enough for everything they do for us! A few weeks back when one of our cats was ill he managed to see us within half an hour which was such a relief, and even today when we struggled to bring our cat in for her vaccinations yesterday, he got us in last minute. It’s great knowing that we have such a caring team that knows our pets and can see them when we need them to. Thank you!

Lisa Richards

Been visiting richards with our dog Cali for around seven years now, the service is excellent, a very well organised practice, all staff are very welcoming and friendly, appointments are always on time, Richard is fantastic with Cali, he diagnosed her with ( EPI) exocrine pancreatic insufficiency around three years ago, he was very quick to diagnose and help with her treatment which has most certainly saved her life, we visit regularly for all her check ups and vaccines, he really does care about his patients and always puts us at ease which makes visiting so much smoother, wouldn’t go anywhere where else, thank you Richard and your amazing team for looking after us 😀 🐕

blaga carr

Goddards Gidea Park is a great vet practice- I have been taking our dog and now- our cat to Richard for the past 12 years! Richard in particular make this practice what it is -he has always been kind and attentive, going over and beyond to accommodate our needs. Having continuity of care by the same vet who is also competent and personable is invaluable! I can not recommend Richard enough!

Mark Barker

Had an appointment today for my cat's annual checkup and booster. As normal, seen on time. Richard is always very prompt and informative. Unfortunately a lump was immediately identified and options explained to me. Fingers crossed but feel we are in safe hands.

Sian Tuohy

I can’t praise Goddards in Gidea Park high enough. Since getting my kitten the whole team have been so helpful and always so friendly. Appointments are always run on time so I’m never left waiting with my kitten, Richard always explains everything he is doing, or will be doing, so I always know what’s going on and is always happy to take the time to answer any questions I have. What has particularly impressed me is that when my kitten has been ill, the nurses have been really knowledgeable and helpful and within 24 hours I have heard back from them with Richard’s recommended treatment plan. This means I always feel safe and supported knowing that my kitten is getting the best care from Goddards!