Goddard Veterinary Group Hackney

Goddard Veterinary Group Hackney is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group and has been operating since 1978 (per its website). The practice lists in-house diagnostics (including blood testing and X‑ray) alongside surgery and dentistry, and it offers a free new pet health check. Recent reviews include specific examples of urgent care and handling difficult feline patients (e.g., a cat seen immediately after lily pollen exposure, with the team described as patient despite the cat’s trust issues), alongside a conflicting report raising concerns about room/table cleaning between appointments and value for money.

Services

From the practice website and the latest available reviews, the clinic offers

• •Vet and nurse appointments
• •Blood testing and an in-house laboratory
• •Diagnostic imaging, including X‑ray
• •Surgery (website also lists soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery, and laparoscopic surgery)
• •Dentistry
• •Vaccinations (including puppy & kitten vaccination courses)
• •Flea and worm treatments
• •Microchipping
• •Weight and diet advice
• •Wellness health screening
• •Free new pet health check
• •Urgent assessment is mentioned in reviews (e.g., immediate attendance after suspected toxin exposure in a cat)

Emergency care: the website states emergency services are provided via the group’s 24/7 hospital service (open 365 days a year).

Pricing

• •One recent reviewer reported paying over £129 for a visit where they were told there was nothing to worry about, and felt the overall treatment “isn’t cheap.”

Reviews

Google rating: 4.3 stars from 323 reviews. “”

• •Fast access when worried about a serious issue: one owner says their cat was seen immediately after lily pollen contact (described as urgent/poisoning risk).
• •Handling stressed or defensive pets: one review describes staff being “super patient” with a cat that has trust issues and can seem aggressive.
• •Sensitive, clear communication during stressful visits: a reviewer mentions being seen promptly by a kind and knowledgeable vet who handled a stressful situation sensitively.
• •Conflicting feedback on hygiene/value: one long-term client reports concern that the treatment table hadn’t been wiped down between two dogs and their cat’s appointment, and felt disappointed given the cost.
• •The latest set also includes a 1‑star rating and a 5‑star rating without written detail, so the reason for those ratings isn’t clear from text alone.