Goddard Veterinary Group

Goddard Veterinary Group: veterinary care in London since 1952

Goddard Veterinary Group is a veterinary group with a presence in London and its metropolitan area. It was founded in 1952 by veterinary surgeon Arthur Goddard and has grown to include 44 practices and three referral hospitals. The network handles both routine appointments and emergencies, with a 24-hour emergency service, seven days a week.

The company presents itself as a provider of veterinary care with a local, personalised approach. Its veterinary and administrative team works to assist both first-time visitors and long-standing clients. Each patient's medical history is accessible at any of the group's practices or hospitals at any time, which supports continuity of care.

Services and health plans

The group offers general and specialist veterinary services. These include:

• Veterinary and nurse appointments.
• Referral services for cases requiring specialist care.
• Preventative health plan for pets, which includes regular check-ups, annual vaccination with a full clinical examination, tailored parasite treatments, 10% off routine neutering and 10% off selected dental procedures, among other benefits.
• Free health check for new pets or for clients new to the area, subject to conditions.

The group's hospitals, accredited by the RCVS (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons), have advanced equipment and support the local practices, as well as managing emergencies on an ongoing basis.

Structure and team

The organisation combines a network of neighbourhood practices with three flagship hospitals. Management is supported by an experienced leadership team, which includes a managing director, a clinical director, several regional managers and regional head vets. The company states that it reinvests in its people, facilities and services to maintain the quality of care.

The group is part of VetPartners, as indicated on its website.

Presence and coverage

Goddard Veterinary Group operates in and around Greater London, with practices distributed across the north, east, south and west of the city, as well as some locations outside London. The head office is at Spitfire House, Aviator Ct, YO30 4UZ, and the company number is 1971231.