Goddard Veterinary Group Dagenham – Vets in Dagenham
Clinic Overview
Goddard Veterinary Group Dagenham is part of Goddard Veterinary Group within VetPartners, so it is not an independent practice. It provides general pet healthcare for cats and dogs, including consultations, routine operations and diagnostics such as X-rays, with an in-house laboratory and Cat Friendly Clinic status. The practice also offers preventive care and pet travel paperwork, while out-of-hours emergencies are directed to Wanstead Veterinary Hospital for 24/7 cover.
Services
- •General veterinary care: Consultations with vets and nurses, routine operations including neutering and dentistry, and ongoing day-to-day care for cats and dogs.
- •Diagnostics and treatment: X-rays, in-house laboratory testing and blood tests. Reviews mention a blood test being completed successfully for a dog that was reactive to touch, as well as a full examination and pain relief after a dog injury.
- •Preventive care: Vaccinations, including puppy and kitten courses, flea and worm treatment, microchipping, wellness health screens, and weight and diet advice. Recent reviews specifically mention annual cat vaccination.
- •Pet ownership and travel support: Animal Health Certificates and a free new pet health check are listed, and a recent review also refers to a rabies vaccination visit linked to planned travel.
- •Facilities and emergency arrangements: The clinic has Cat Friendly Clinic status, and the practice directs out-of-hours emergencies to Wanstead Veterinary Hospital.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Review feedback on cost is limited, though one unhappy owner raised concerns about communication around charges and billing.
People
- •Gordon: Mentioned by a recent reviewer as a long-standing source of care and support for them and their cats.
- •Dianne (registered veterinary nurse): Repeatedly praised for fitting in an urgent appointment, being reassuring on the phone and in person, and helping a reactive dog through blood testing with patience and kindness.
- •Lawrence / Dr. Laurence B (veterinary surgeon): Praised for a thorough examination, clear explanations, reading information through for an owner with partial blindness, providing pain relief, and sharing behaviour-support contacts. One reviewer also reported a very poor experience involving consent, communication and charges.
- •Fran (receptionist): Thanked by one owner for taking time to go through information about a new pet and being professional and friendly. Another reviewer was critical of her handling of an earlier visit.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.3/5 from 111 reviews.
- •Feedback is mostly positive about a polite, respectful and helpful team, with several owners saying staff answer questions clearly and help them feel listened to.
- •Calm handling is a recurring theme. Reviews mention staff helping anxious owners feel at ease and managing a touch-reactive dog patiently during blood testing.
- •Practical support stands out in positive comments, including fitting in an urgent appointment, giving a thorough check after a dog injury, and long-term care appreciated by one cat owner who specifically thanked Gordon.
- •There are also some criticisms around communication: one recent reviewer felt poorly guided about travel-document paperwork, and an older negative review raised more serious concerns about consent, updates and billing.
