Goddard Veterinary Group Loughton – Vets in Loughton
Clinic Overview
- Recent reviews are mostly positive, with strong praise for Walter and the nursing team for caring, effective treatment in both routine and more serious cases. - Dentistry remains a clear strength in owner feedback, with comments about thorough checks, multiple extractions, and good follow-up communication. - End-of-life support is described as kind and respectful, with owners saying they were given time and did not feel rushed.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: consultations, nurse clinics, vaccinations, flea and worm treatment, microchipping, neutering, weight and diet advice, wellness health screens, and a free new pet health check.
- •Diagnostics: blood testing through an in-house lab and on-site X-ray facilities.
- •Dental care: dentistry appears to be a regular part of the clinic’s work, including procedures and extractions. Recent owners describe pets having multiple teeth removed, with thorough checks and clear aftercare communication.
- •Medical and urgent care: recent reviews mention hands-on treatment in a serious road traffic injury case, as well as support for ongoing feline health problems.
- •End-of-life care and emergencies: owners describe calm, unhurried support during euthanasia appointments. For out-of-hours and emergency care, the practice says cases are referred to dedicated 24/7 emergency pet hospitals, with Wanstead Veterinary Hospital named as the nearest.
Pricing
A very limited amount of published pricing suggests the clinic may sit below average, but this is based on very few comparable services. Written feedback on cost is mixed: most recent comments focus on care quality rather than value, though one reviewer reports an unexpected out-of-pocket cost for flea and tick medication during an administrative dispute.
People
- •Walter (vet): repeatedly praised for clinical care, communication, dentistry, and compassionate support, including treatment of a cat after a road traffic accident and help with ongoing feline health issues.
- •Abbie: mentioned very positively for a kind, unhurried approach during a euthanasia appointment.
- •Nurses and wider team: credited for attentive inpatient and aftercare support, especially in dental cases and serious illness or injury.
- •Reception/front desk team: reviews are mixed, with some owners describing helpful, thoughtful handling in the waiting area, while others mention administrative or communication problems.
Reviews
Goddard Veterinary Group Loughton has a 4.6/5 Google rating from 102 reviews.
- •Recent reviews are mostly positive, with strong praise for Walter and the nursing team for caring, effective treatment in both routine and more serious cases.
- •Dentistry remains a clear strength in owner feedback, with comments about thorough checks, multiple extractions, and good follow-up communication.
- •End-of-life support is described as kind and respectful, with owners saying they were given time and did not feel rushed.
- •Less positive comments mainly focus on reception and administrative issues, including medication collection disputes and the handling of an urgent stray-cat enquiry.
