Welcome to Goddard Vets Plaistow

Here you will find our dedicated and friendly team on hand to take care of all your veterinary needs. We pride ourselves on providing the highest standards of care. 

Facilities and Services 

Our Plaistow practice is fully equipped to care for your pet with our excellent on-site facilities, allowing for blood testing, x-rays and operations to be performed. You can find the full list of services we offer at our Plaistow vet practice at the bottom of this page. 

Vet and Nurse Appointments

Click on the fee tab to see prices for our standard vet appointments and neutering. See Vet and Nurse appointments for more information on the types and length of consultations available in practice. Fees for other appointments and treatments are available by speaking with us in practice.

740 Barking Road
Plaistow
London
E13 9LB
Monday
9am – 7pm
Tuesday
9am – 7pm
Wednesday
9am – 7pm
Thursday
9am – 4pm
Friday
9am – 7pm
Saturday
9am – 4pm
Sunday
Closed
Standard vet appointment
£54
Follow up vet appointment
£50
Extended vet appointment
£60
Dog neutering
From £220
Cat neutering
From £79
Prescription fee per item
included in medication fee (if dispensed in practice)
Prescription fee per item
£21.36 (for dispensing elsewhere)

How to Find Us

Our Plaistow practice can be found on Barking Road, in the London Borough of Newham. Our Plaistow branch has been serving the local community for over 40 years. 

Parking and Accessibility 

If you are travelling to our Plaistow practice via car, parking can usually be found on Inniskilling Road, or on other side streets adjacent to the surgery. Alternatively, the nearest tube station is Upton Park. If you are coming on the bus, the No. 5, 115, 147 and 330 all make stops very close to the practice. 

Please note this practice is located within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).

What to do in the event of an Emergency 

In the event of an emergency, or if your pet is unwell outside the practice hours, then we have an emergency vet hospital that can provide urgent assistance. Our veterinary hospitals are open 365 days of the year, 24 hours a day. The closest hospital to our Plaistow practice is Wanstead Veterinary Hospital. They can be contacted on 020 8989 7744. For your peace of mind, and continuity of care, your pet’s medical history is accessible from all of our branches, at any time. 

Highest Standards of Veterinary Care 

Our Plaistow practice holds accreditation from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). After a thorough evaluation, the RCVS has confirmed our commitment to upholding top-tier veterinary care standards. Additionally, our efforts to minimise stress for cats during veterinary visits have earned us the prestigious Cat Friendly Clinic status, recognized globally.

RCVS Accredited Practice Logo

Facilities & Services

Animal Health Certificates

Blood Testing

Cat Friendly Clinics

Consultations

Dentistry

Diagnostic Imaging

Flea and Worm Treatment

Free Kitten & Puppy checks

Healthcare Plan – ProActive Pets

Neutering

Nurse Clinics

Pet Insurance Information

Pet Microchips

Puppy & Kitten vaccination course

Pet Vaccinations

Weight and Diet Advice

Wellness health screen

X-Ray

Meet the Team

Our network of branches and hospitals have the support of an experienced management team as well as administrative backup.

Angel Martin Fernandez MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

Angel Martin Fernandez MRCVS

Veterinary Surgeon

Angel qualified as a veterinary surgeon in Spain in 2005 and worked for seven years in Sevilla, the town of his birth, mostly specialising in small animals but also working with exotics. He moved to the UK and worked in the North of England for a couple of years before joining the Goddard Group in 2015. Angel enjoys all aspects of first opinion practice and has a keen interest in birds and dentistry.

Saira Carstens RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Saira Carstens RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Saira joined the team at Plaistow in 2018 after completing her Level 3 Diploma in veterinary nursing in 2017. Saira has been working in small animal practices for nine years and is particularly interested in canine behaviour and critical care.

Jessica Jeans

Student Veterinary Nurse

Jessica Jeans

Student Veterinary Nurse

Jessica joined the team at Plaistow in 2022.

Kimberley Hallam

Nursing Assistant

Kimberley Hallam

Nursing Assistant

Kimberley joined the team at Plaistow in 2021. Shortly after moving to London, Kimberley started working as a dog walker and pet sitter where she developed a keen interest in training and behaviour. After working as a veterinary receptionist for almost a year, she is now keen to progress in her veterinary career and hopes to start training as a nurse in the near future.

Danielle Turner

Nursing Assistant

Danielle Turner

Nursing Assistant

Danielle joined the team at Plaistow in 2023 and has always loved animals and dreamed of a career within the veterinary industry. Danielle is looking forward to training to eventually qualify as a veterinary nurse with the help of Goddard’s own training program. At home Danielle has two cheeky cat brothers Marley and Ziggy who are her world and in her free time enjoys trying new foods, travelling, music gigs and a good spa day.

Chantelle Wootton RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Chantelle Wootton RVN

Registered Veterinary Nurse

Details to follow

Caroline Griffiths

Regional Manager

Caroline Griffiths

Regional Manager

Caroline has over 20 years experience working in managerial roles within the veterinary and hospitality industries, and she joined the Goddard Veterinary Group in 2019. Caroline has a passion for developing business and supporting individuals and teams to maximise their own potential. Outside of work creativity is her main focus with stained glass, print making, painting and drawing on the list of many hobbies. Caroline lives in West London and she enjoys the energy of the city but also the opportunity just to relax with her two adorable cats who are credited for her move into the veterinary industry.

Find Us

Our Address

740 Barking Road
Plaistow
London
E13 9LB
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