Goddard Veterinary Group

We recently moved to the UK and needed a vet quickly in the area. This place was close by and looked alright. We’ve been to many vets across the US and while some were OK, I can say that with this recent visit that this is my favorite vet yet.
It’s a small building (all the shops along this road are small), but it’s very clean and well kept. The staff is also very welcoming and friendly. In fact everyone appeared to not only want to get to know your animal, but the owners as well which is always important.
Dr Emily Auger was wonderful with my pet. She was very inquisitive and understanding when it came to everything, and you could tell she was not only a pet person, but also a people person (an important trait that many vets lack, you gotta deal constructively with the owners as well as the pets). She instantly earned my trust with my cat. I also noticed that after other pets left the exam room they still actively engaged with the animals.
Dr Auger helped me with some estimates for recommended procedures in the future. She expressed that her estimates weighed in on the worse case side (she gave me several different estimates/​scenarios actually), so that if I chose to do the procedures I wouldn’t likely be charged more than an estimate, and often be charged less. YES, this has always been a problem previously, finally a vet that doesn’t tell me something cost 150 and charge me 200 at the end of the visit. She also let me know that I wasn’t a bad owner if I didn’t get the procedure, that it wasn’t absolutely necessary, just recommended. Honest, upfront, and no pressure.
The vet hours are also fantastic. They’re open till 7pm 4 of the 5 weekdays and 2pm-​5pm every Saturday. And for £37 per visit it’s very reasonable for being in the city. I’ll certainly return frequently for all my pet needs from now on.

When you become a dog/​pet owner there are a minefield of decisions to make. Choosing a good vet is one of them. When googling, the Goddard group had a very comprehensive website, with great sections for different pets. It was easy to register online and my first puppy check was free. The vet and nurses are all lovely and very caring. Ham, my Border terrier, loves them all as he gets showered with attention and the odd treat when he’s good. All jabs, microchipping, neutering etc have been done quickly and stress free for Ham and myself. Being a first time dog owner they have been a font of knowledge and very understanding.