Wooding's Family Veterinary Practice

- Recent reviewers consistently praise the way the practice handles anxious or reactive pets, including suggesting quieter appointment times and taking a patient approach during examinations and vaccinations. - Communication is a strong theme: owners often say treatments, procedures, options, and next steps were explained clearly and calmly. - Dental work is mentioned more than once, including cleaning and retained baby teeth removal, with owners reporting smooth procedures and good outcomes.

Wooding's Family Veterinary Practice presents itself as an independent, family-owned clinic in Romford, with over 17 years’ experience. It appears set up for both routine care and more involved procedures, with owners frequently praising calm handling, clear explanations, and time taken during appointments. Recent examples include vaccinations for nervous dogs, dental procedures, care for tortoises, and supportive end-of-life care. The practice website also states that emergency care is available.

Services

•Routine and preventive care: Check-ups and vaccinations are part of the clinic’s offering, with recent reviews mentioning booster jabs and appointments arranged at quieter times for nervous or reactive dogs.
•Dental care: Reviews mention dental cleaning, dental surgery, and removal of retained baby teeth, with owners describing smooth procedures and clear aftercare explanations.
•Consultations and treatment: Owners mention advice around neutering, treatment for issues such as a hot spot, and practical guidance on next steps when follow-up support was needed.
•Emergency and end-of-life care: The website states that emergency care is available, and reviews describe compassionate euthanasia support with owners able to be present.
•Species seen: Alongside dogs and cats, reviewers specifically mention the practice’s knowledge of tortoises.

Pricing

Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services. Reviews do not focus on bargain pricing, but several owners mention clear discussions of options and transparency around costs.

People

•Ian Wooding (vet): Named repeatedly in recent reviews and described as patient, caring, and thorough. Owners mention him in relation to vaccinations for nervous dogs, neutering discussions, treatment of a skin problem, dental procedures, and end-of-life care.
•Reception and wider team: Although not individually named, reviewers often mention a welcoming receptionist and a friendly, compassionate team.

Reviews

Google rating: 5.0/5 from 56 reviews.

•Recent reviewers consistently praise the way the practice handles anxious or reactive pets, including suggesting quieter appointment times and taking a patient approach during examinations and vaccinations.
•Communication is a strong theme: owners often say treatments, procedures, options, and next steps were explained clearly and calmly.
•Dental work is mentioned more than once, including cleaning and retained baby teeth removal, with owners reporting smooth procedures and good outcomes.
•Reviews also highlight a warm, clean practice environment, kind reception support, and compassionate end-of-life care, including thoughtful follow-up after a pet’s passing.

Reviews for Wooding's Family Veterinary Practice

Note: Showing the 10 most recent Google reviews out of 56 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.

Millie Bartlett

1 month ago

I took my Chocolate Lab, Ned, to Woodings for the first time today. He can be a little nervous which is generally displayed through over excitement due to previous not so great experiences. They took great care in listening to and understanding my worries on the first phone call, suggesting a time of day which was quiet and therefore calm, starting the appt more positively. I felt more comfortable from the very first interaction with Woodings. I have come away from his vaccination feeling extremely pleased that we have found a vets that is so much better suited to us both, and grateful that Ian in particular, took the time to understand the simple things that would make my dogs experience 100x better and hopefully continue to improve his behaviour. I cannot thank you enough! 🙌🏻

Rhianon Hendry

Took my bulldog in this week for a hot spot on her face, I was so concerned and worried. The vet Ian Wooding was extremely helpful and you could tell he truly cared for her. I felt really at ease and would highly recommend. I even had to call up in a panic as my dog had scratched her wound the next day after seeing Ian - the receptionist was quick to help, when my husband arrived to collect a cone they were showing genuine concern for our dog and advised us the next steps if the cone didn’t help. 5 stars! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Joel Barker

2 months ago

Cristina Mirabela Agaston

3 months ago

I took my dog, Daisy, to Wooding’s Family for the removal of her retained baby teeth, and I was extremely happy with the whole experience. The receptionist was very kind, welcoming, and helpful from the moment we arrived, which made everything much easier and less stressful. The veterinarian was excellent — professional, caring, and clearly very knowledgeable. I felt confident leaving Daisy in his care. Everything was explained clearly, the procedure went smoothly, and Daisy is recovering well. I felt reassured throughout the entire process. I would definitely recommend this practice. Thank you to the whole team! Great job

volodymyr fedoryshyn

A massive shout-out to Wooding's Family Veterinary Practice for giving our dog a total Hollywood makeover! We went in for a dental cleaning, and honestly, his teeth are so white now that I’m actually a little jealous. I might need to book an appointment for myself next! 😂 The team did a brilliant job—super professional, but also so incredibly sweet with him. Our pup walked out looking like he belongs in a toothpaste commercial. 🦷🐶 We are so grateful here in Bary for the amazing care. If you want your furry friend to have a dazzling smile (and fresh breath for once!), this is the place to go. Highly recommended

Alex R

4 months ago

I have a Japanese Shiba Inu (Ranni) and like a lot of Shibas she can be a little skittish, which makes me feel very guilty when we have to go to the vets. I researched local vets to find one I could have confidence in, and I was not disappointed on arriving at the practice today. There is good parking, the practice is warm and clean, the staff are compassionate and kind. Ranni only had her booster jab today, so it's such a small thing, but feeling reassured and at ease is something I have come to prize very highly, and I'll definitely be back.

Karen Mahy

5 months ago

We re-homed a 14 month old GSD who had not been socialised much and is reactive to new situations. When I decided to register him with Woodings I visited the practice to explain this and, that he was due his booster vaccination, they were very accommodating suggesting an appointment at a quieter time. Visiting the vet was a challenge but staff were patient,Ian in particular. Ian took the time to listen to our queries, he did his very best to examine a very large stressed dog who he had not met before and thankfully was able to give our dog his vaccination. Our second visit was a little less of a challenge and although our dog wasn’t completely relaxed he was better behaved and slightly less barky at poor Ian. Again Ian took the time to explain our queries and concerns regarding neutering. I would highly recommend this veterinary practice, they are professional, kind and helpful. Thank you to all the staff at Woodings, I definitely made the right choice in registering my dog with you.

TwoPound Punt

Friendly and caring service. Swift appointment and surgery exceptionally clean

Kate Kicman

Fabulous visit at the vet with helpful and welcoming faces.

Gill Foster

6 months ago

Very friendly and professional veterinary practice. Fortunately their vets know all about tortoises as well as other domestic pets which is very important to me. On each visit every treatment is always fully explained and they will always give the best advice to keep it your pet healthy. Definitely 5 stars