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Goddard Veterinary Group Walthamstow

#6 Vet in Waltham Forest, Greater London

4.3
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Goddard Veterinary Group Walthamstow – Vets in Waltham Forest

Updated January 2026
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Clinic Overview

Goddard Veterinary Group Walthamstow is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group and describes itself as RCVS-accredited and operating as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the website and reviews, it handles routine care (vaccines, microchipping, parasite treatment) as well as medical and urgent cases (examples in reviews include an infected puncture wound/abscess drainage and a cat bladder blockage with a 3‑night stay). Review experiences are mixed: several owners describe strong medical care with daily update calls during inpatient treatment and compassionate end-of-life support, while others report difficulty getting appointments, feeling pushed toward costly tests, and inconsistent advice attributed (by the clinic, per one review) to staff turnover.

Goddard Veterinary Group Walthamstow is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group and describes itself as RCVS-accredited and operating as a veterinary nurse training facility. Based on the website and reviews, it handles routine care (vaccines, microchipping, parasite treatment) as well as medical and urgent cases (examples in reviews include an infected puncture wound/abscess drainage and a cat bladder blockage with a 3‑night stay). Review experiences are mixed: several owners describe strong medical care with daily update calls during inpatient treatment and compassionate end-of-life support, while others report difficulty getting appointments, feeling pushed toward costly tests, and inconsistent advice attributed (by the clinic, per one review) to staff turnover.

Services

From the clinic website summary

  • Vet and nurse appointments and nurse clinics
  • Free new pet health check
  • Consultations
  • Pet vaccinations
  • Flea and worm treatment
  • Neutering
  • Dentistry
  • Blood testing and wellness health screen
  • Diagnostic imaging, including X‑ray (listed as a facility)
  • Microchipping
  • Animal health certificates
  • Weight and diet advice

Urgent/out-of-hours (as stated on the website)

  • For emergencies or if a pet is unwell out of hours, the closest emergency hospital for this branch is Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, described as open 24/7, 365 days a year.

Examples mentioned in reviews

  • Abscess/infected wound management (puncture wound to cheek; abscess drained; medications provided)
  • Urinary blockage care in a cat, including hospitalisation for 3 nights and daily phone updates

People

  • Bolu Eso (vet, named in a review): described as making a nervous dog “at ease,” and being easy to talk to and understanding about nervousness during a health check/boosters visit.
  • One owner described the team providing compassionate support in a cat’s final hours (vet name not remembered).
  • Communication is a repeated theme in both directions: some owners mention daily calls and clear aftercare explanations, while others describe staff as cold/dismissive, giving “just Google it” responses when asked for product guidance, and providing conflicting information about recommended tests and pricing.

Reviews

Google rating: 4.3 stars from 189 reviews. “”

  • Strong medical care and follow-up in some cases: one owner reports their cat with a bladder blockage was cared for over 3 nights, with daily calls and aftercare explained; another describes an abscess being drained and medication provided with quick booking after a WhatsApp message.
  • Compassion during end-of-life care: one review says the clinic “went above and beyond” for an elderly cat in her final hours.
  • Access and appointment availability can be a problem: one reviewer states they “never have appointments available,” while another reports being booked in quickly after an urgent message—suggesting inconsistent availability.
  • Concerns about cost and pressure toward testing: multiple recent negative reviews describe feeling pushed into costly blood tests, or that prescriptions were effectively withheld unless agreeing to tests (as alleged by one reviewer).
  • Communication and cleanliness complaints: examples include feeling dismissed when seeking specific product recommendations (toothbrushes), being told about weight gain only after asking, and a report of a dirty examination table from the previous pet.

Special Services

Emergency Services
Vet Nurse Training

Location

117 Grove Road

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