Specialist Vets in Romford

## Summary Wooding's Family Veterinary Practice describes itself as an independent, family-owned clinic (the website also notes over 17 years’ experience). Based on the website and recent reviews, it appears set up for both routine care and more involved procedures, with owners frequently mentioning clear explanations and time taken during appointments. Concrete examples from reviews include dental cleaning/dental surgery for dogs and cats, accommodating “quieter time” appointments for a reactive dog, and end-of-life support where owners were able to be present. The website also states the practice provides emergency care, and reviewers mention cost discussions being handled with “complete transparency.” ## Services From the website summary and the latest reviews, services mentioned include: - Routine check-ups (website) - Vaccinations/booster jabs (reviews mention booster vaccinations) - Dental care, including dental cleaning and dental surgery (multiple reviews: dog dental cleaning; cat dental surgery) - Discussion/advice around neutering (review mentions questions and concerns addressed) - End-of-life care/euthanasia (review describes the process being explained and supported) - Emergency care (stated on the website) - Care for tortoises as well as common pets like dogs and cats (review specifically notes tortoise knowledge) ## People - **Ian (vet)**: Mentioned by name in multiple reviews. Owners describe him taking time to listen and explain options—examples include carefully examining and vaccinating a large, stressed/reactive dog, talking through neutering concerns, and explaining the euthanasia process step-by-step during an end-of-life visit. ## Reviews **Google rating: 5 stars from 52 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Dental outcomes are specifically highlighted (e.g., a dog’s teeth looking noticeably whiter after a dental clean; a cat booked in for dental surgery). - Owners describe staff adjusting appointments for nervous/reactive pets (e.g., offering a quieter time slot; patience during difficult examinations). - Communication is repeatedly mentioned as practical and detailed (e.g., “every treatment fully explained”; being kept updated on options and costs). - End-of-life care features strongly in at least one review, including a peaceful euthanasia with the owners present and a condolence card sent afterwards. - Cleanliness and comfort are noted (e.g., “warm and clean” practice; “surgery exceptionally clean”).

## Summary Community Pet Clinic’s website describes it as Wooding’s Family Veterinary Practice, a family-owned, independent clinic offering routine care and urgent/emergency appointments. Reviews strongly reinforce a practice that handles dentistry (including dental cleaning and dental surgery), vaccinations/boosters, and end-of-life care, with owners repeatedly mentioning clear explanations of treatment and options. Practical touches also come up: staff suggesting quieter appointment times for a reactive dog, and one owner describing transparent discussion of costs and being kept updated throughout a serious illness. ## Services - **Routine care:** routine check-ups (website); booster vaccinations mentioned in reviews. - **Urgent/emergency care:** described as available for urgent cases (website). - **Dental care:** dental cleaning (review); dental surgery for a cat (review). - **Behaviour/nervous-pet handling:** accommodating quieter appointment times for a reactive dog; patient handling during examination and vaccination (review). - **End-of-life care:** euthanasia described as explained step-by-step and carried out with owners present (review). - **Species mentioned:** dogs and cats (reviews); tortoises (review says vets “know all about tortoises”). ## People - **Ian (vet):** named in multiple reviews. Owners describe him taking time to listen, patiently examining a large stressed/reactive dog, answering questions about neutering, and explaining the euthanasia process clearly while supporting the family throughout. ## Reviews **5.0 stars from 52 reviews.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - Dentistry is specifically referenced: owners mention dental cleaning with noticeable results, and a cat’s dental surgery where concerns were listened to. - Clear communication shows up repeatedly: treatments “fully explained,” options discussed, and one review notes **transparent costs** and being kept updated during a pet’s serious illness. - Handling of anxious/reactive pets: quieter-time appointments suggested; patient, accommodating exams and vaccinations for stressed dogs. - End-of-life care: owners describe a calm, supported euthanasia with clear explanations, plus a condolence card afterward. - Facilities/practicalities: the practice is described as warm, clean, and having good parking.

## Summary Goddard Veterinary Group Gidea Park is part of the **Goddard Veterinary Group** and is **RCVS-accredited**. Based on the clinic’s own service list and the most recent reviews, it appears set up for **routine healthcare (vaccinations, check-ups, preventative care)** alongside **diagnostics and common procedures** (blood testing, imaging, dentistry, neutering). Owners repeatedly mention **appointments running on time**, and several describe being **fit in at short notice for urgent issues** (including being seen “within half an hour” for an ill cat, and a “last minute” vaccination slot). Reviews also give concrete examples of clinical work, including a vet **identifying a lump during an annual check and explaining options**, and another case where **exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)** was diagnosed and treated. ## Services From the clinic website summary: - **Consultations** - **Blood testing** / **wellness health screen** - **Diagnostic imaging** including **X-ray** - **Dentistry** - **Neutering** - **Vaccinations** (including **puppy & kitten vaccination course**) - **Flea and worm treatment** - **Microchipping** - **Weight and diet advice** - **Nurse clinics** - **Free new pet health check** Emergency / out-of-hours (as stated on the website): - For emergencies outside practice hours, the clinic directs owners to **Wanstead Veterinary Hospital**, described as **open 24/7, 365 days a year**. Training (from structured clinic data): - **Veterinary Nurse Training facility** ## People - **Richard (veterinarian)** is named repeatedly in reviews as the main vet owners see over many years. Owners specifically value that he: - **Explains findings and next steps clearly** (e.g., options discussed after a lump was found during a booster/check-up). - Gives **“honest, practical advice”** and, in one review, **doesn’t push expensive or extreme options**. - Has a **calm manner** that helps nervous pets (one owner says their dog “actually enjoys going to the vet”). - Has provided continuity of care over long periods (multiple reviews reference 7–12+ years with the same vet). - Is associated with **fast diagnosis and treatment** in at least one specific case (EPI). - **Nursing team**: reviews mention nurses being **knowledgeable and gentle** during pet health checks, and one owner describes receiving **a recommended treatment plan within 24 hours** after a kitten was unwell. - **Reception team**: mentioned as **welcoming**, with owners noting smooth organisation and minimal waiting. ## Reviews **4.9 stars from 318 reviews.** **“Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.”** - **Timeliness and organisation:** multiple owners say appointments run **on time** with little/no waiting. - **Ability to accommodate urgent needs:** examples include being seen **within half an hour** for an ill cat and being offered a **last-minute** vaccination appointment; another review mentions **emergency appointments** that can work around full-time jobs. - **Clear explanations and shared decision-making:** owners mention options being explained after issues are found (e.g., **lump detected at an annual check**), and practical guidance given for puppies over the following months. - **Continuity with the same vet:** several reviews highlight seeing **Richard** consistently over many years and valuing that ongoing knowledge of their pets. - **Clinical outcomes mentioned:** one owner credits Richard with a **quick diagnosis and effective treatment** for **EPI**, saying it “saved her life.”

## Summary Hill Park Veterinary Group is an independent, two-branch practice (described as independent since 1986) and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Recent reviews repeatedly mention being fitted in at short notice (including “last minute” appointments and being seen early when a slot opened up), clear explanations of diagnosis/treatment “in plain English,” and ongoing support around procedures (one owner describes surgery for a benign tumour with “after-care” highlighted). Several owners also point to a long relationship with the practice over decades, including care from early-life stages through to end-of-life. ## Services - General veterinary consultations, including short-notice appointments when available (owners describe being “able to get an appointment quickly” and being accommodated for urgent concerns). - Treatment plans and prescribing medications (owners mention leaving with “the right medicines” and a clear plan). - Assessment and management of lumps (a cat with a leg lump described as “quickly resolved” at the visit). - Soft-tissue surgery (one owner reports surgery for a benign tumour) and post-operative after-care. - Support for anxious or difficult patients (handling a “nervous hissy cat” and being “very patient” with a difficult cat). - Puppy social sessions are referenced by an owner (“puppy party” mentioned in the context of longstanding care). - Veterinary nurse training facility (listed in the clinic’s structured data). ## People - Vets are repeatedly described as taking time to listen and explain options clearly (e.g., owners mention being “listened to,” and treatment being explained in “plain English”). - Handling of cats gets specific praise: one reviewer felt the vet was confident with a nervous, defensive cat, explained everything, and made a plan; another notes staff patience with a “difficult patient.” - Post-procedure support is specifically mentioned after tumour surgery, with “after-care” called out as a reason for gratitude. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.7 stars from 439 reviews.** **Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.** - Short-notice access: multiple owners mention getting a quick or last-minute appointment, being seen early, or the practice making room for urgent concerns. - Clear communication and decision-making: owners describe leaving with understanding of the problem and plan, including explanations in plain language. - Surgery and follow-up support: benign tumour surgery is mentioned alongside kindness and after-care. - Nervous/difficult pets: reviewers describe patient handling of anxious or defensive cats. - Long-term continuity: several reviewers mention using the practice for decades, including ongoing care across multiple pets.

## Summary 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.** Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us. - 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.