Best Vets in Redbridge – Complete Local Guide

Goddard Veterinary Group South Woodford is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (a multi-site practice) and is RCVS-accredited. The practice is set up for day-to-day consultations and preventive care (vaccinations, parasite control, microchipping), with in-house blood testing and X‑ray listed on its website, plus dental and neutering services. For out-of-hours emergencies, the website says care is provided via Wanstead Veterinary Hospital (24/7). From the latest reviews available, owners most often describe pets being handled calmly during visits (including anxious animals), and several examples of practical help beyond the appointment itself—such as support navigating animal travel paperwork, rabies vaccination, and a BOAS assessment for a brachycephalic dog. A smaller number of reviews describe a sharp contrast: a complaint focused on front-desk conduct and dissatisfaction with how management handled the issue.

Goddard Veterinary Group Ilford is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (not an independent practice). The clinic is RCVS accredited, offers on-site blood testing, x-rays and operations, and is also listed as a veterinary nurse training facility. Reviews frequently describe the team fitting in urgent, last-minute appointments (including for small animals) and being thorough in examinations—for example, a rabbit with a suspected fracture was rechecked and treated with pain relief, and owners reported a good recovery. A recurring practical downside in the latest reviews is difficulty getting through by phone, alongside otherwise positive care experiences.

Home Vets London is a mobile, in-home veterinary service for dogs and cats, with vets visiting pets in their own home (the website highlights “no waiting rooms” and “unrushed” appointment time). Reviews repeatedly describe pets being noticeably calmer during home visits—especially cats and elderly/nervous animals—and mention clear, step-by-step explanations during consultations. Several owners also mention help with time-sensitive pet travel paperwork and at least one case involving sedation for an elderly cat at home. A small number of reviews conflict on urgent care responsiveness: one describes a long wait and no proactive update when trying to get help for an emergency.

Ilford PDSA Pet Clinic is part of PDSA (a charity provider) and is described on its website as offering free and low‑cost veterinary care to pets in need. Reviews suggest it frequently handles cats with acute illness and end‑of‑life situations: one owner describes hours on a drip plus blood tests for a senior cat with kidney failure, and another mentions a cat brought in for breathing difficulties. Experiences around euthanasia are mixed—several reviews describe empathetic support on “the hardest day,” while one recent 1‑star review reports a rushed, distressing process and a mismatch with what the owner expected from information “stated online.”

Vets for Pets Ilford is described on its website as a locally owned practice under the Vets for Pets brand, with a modern, well‑equipped setup (in‑house lab, digital X‑ray, ultrasound, operating theatre, hospital ward and isolation facilities) and separate cat and dog waiting/ward areas. It’s also listed as a Veterinary Nurse Training facility. The clinic appears set up for both routine care and more involved investigations/surgery, including orthopaedics (cruciate surgery, fracture repair) and dentistry. Recent reviews are mixed: some owners describe clear explanations and successful treatment (including a first kitten visit where the vet answered children’s questions), while others make serious allegations about missed/slow recognition of urgent problems, aftercare issues, and unexpected add-on charges.

Goddard Veterinary Group Fremantle Road Barkingside is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (a multi-branch practice) and is set up for routine care plus in-house diagnostics and surgery (the website mentions on-site blood testing, X‑rays and operations). For out-of-hours emergencies, the practice states it refers clients to Wanstead Veterinary Hospital (open 24/7, 365 days a year). Recent reviews give mixed decision-relevant signals: some owners describe smooth surgical outcomes and feeling kept informed throughout an operation, while others report problems with pricing transparency (including end-of-life care quotes that didn’t add up) and abrupt telephone manner.