Goddard Veterinary Group

Goddard Veterinary Group is part of a larger veterinary group (44 practices and 3 hospitals) that’s been operating since 1952, and the group states all its practices and hospitals are RCVS accredited. Based on the website, it’s set up for routine preventative care (vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping) with an optional monthly plan that includes a mid-year nurse assessment and discounts on common procedures. In the latest reviews available to us, one vet in particular (Richard Thomas) is repeatedly named for clear, practical advice—especially for cats with difficult or unusual health situations—and there’s also mention of being seen “at short notice.”

Services

From the clinic website summary and plan details

• •Vet and nurse appointments
• •Annual vaccination (stated to include a full clinical examination)
• •Flea and worming treatments
• •Microchip implantation
• •Nurse health assessment after six months (as part of the ProActive Pets plan)
• •Routine neutering (discounts mentioned via the ProActive Pets plan)
• •Dental procedures (discounts mentioned via the ProActive Pets plan)
• •Kennel cough cover (discounts mentioned via the ProActive Pets plan)
• •Tick protection (discounts mentioned via the ProActive Pets plan)
• •Emergency care is provided via the group’s 3 emergency hospitals (no further arrangement details stated)

Pricing

• •Free new pet health check (stated as available, with T&Cs applying)
• •ProActive Pets: preventative healthcare spread across 12 monthly instalments (no £ amounts stated). Includes
• •Annual vaccination with full clinical exam
• •Flea and worming treatment
• •Microchip implant
• •Nurse health assessment after six months
• •Discounts on routine neutering, dental procedures, kennel cough and tick protection

People

• •Richard Thomas (vet): Named in multiple reviews. Owners describe him as
• •Giving “clear and practical advice,” including for a cat described as a “special case”
• •Gentle and thorough in his approach during difficult illnesses
• •Able to help at “short notice” (suggesting responsive appointment handling, though no policy is stated)

Reviews

Google rating: 4.8 stars from 95 reviews. “”

• •Richard Thomas is repeatedly credited with knowledgeable, practical guidance and careful handling of cats with more complex illness histories.
• •Several reviews emphasise professionalism and a friendly atmosphere.
• •One reviewer specifically mentions being helped “at short notice.”