Welcome to Goddard Vets Gidea Park

Richard actually grew up in the area and attended Coopers School in Upminster before graduating from Edinburgh in 1999. He is interested in all aspects of surgery and medicine and also offers acupuncture to clients who want to pursue complementary treatments alongside traditional medicine to help control chronic pain in pets. Richard is an Official Veterinarian [OV] which means that he is authorised to issue pet passports and complete export health certificates. Richard spends most of his spare time with his children who help him to look after his two cats, Panther and Leopard and two guinea pigs, Oak and Obsiddian. His main interests are wildlife spotting, hiking and spending time outdoors.

Amy joined the branch in 2006 and qualified as an Animal Nursing Assistant in 2009. Amy qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in November 2019 and since then has become the Senior Nurse at the clinic. Amy has a keen interest in radiography and the caseload at the branch enables her to further this interest. In her spare time, she enjoys dog walking and spending time with family and friends.

Janice qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 1986 whilst working at the PDSA charity. Initially, she worked at our Wanstead Hospital before moving on to the Hackney surgery for many years. Our clients are well aware of Janice’s wonderfully kind and caring approach to her work. In her spare time Janice is a devoted pet owner.

Holly studied Animal Management at Writtle college in 2016 before going to work for Hopefield Animal Sanctuary.  She joined the team at Gidea Park in 2018 and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2022. Holly has a keen interest in animal welfare and the more exotic patients.

Zara joined the team at Gidea Park in 2022 having previously volunteered at South Essex Wildlife Hospital.  At home Zara has a dog called Pickle and loves spending time with him.

Danielle is a qualified Animal Nursing Assistant and a keen dog lover. She homed a stray Staffordshire bull terrier called Bailey who is now a much loved family member.

Abbie joined the team at Gidea Park after studying Animal Management at Writtle College. Abbie volunteered at South Essex Wildlife hospital, where she gained invaluable experience handling various temperamental animals from seals to stray dogs to cold-blooded species. Abbie has a keen interest in the rehabilitation of animals along with their behaviours. At home, she has a playful boxer dog and loves to take her on long walks at her local park.

Michelle helps to process client insurance claims and can deal with your account queries.

Philippa joined the Goddard Group in 1999 and has seen it develop and grow over the years. Originally from a veterinary equine practice, Philippa now manages ten branches in the East London area. Philippa achieved her management certificate Cert B&PS in 1999 and her Certificate Veterinary Practice Management CVPM in 2013. Philippa lives with her husband, son and her rescue cats Duncan and Sydney. In her spare time, she enjoys volunteering projects, was an Olympic Games Maker in London 2012 and helps out at Saturday Park Runs. Philippa has a passion for photography and participates in many charity runs (as long as there is a medal at the end!).