Welcome to Goddard Vets Ilford

We’re always delighted to welcome new clients. If you’re a pet owner considering a new vet, please feel free to pop in anytime to say hello—no appointment needed! We’d love to meet you and your pet and introduce ourselves.

You will find our long-standing team of dedicated and friendly staff are ready to take care of all your veterinary needs. Your animal's welfare is our number one priority, so you can feel confident that we will provide the highest standard of care here regardless of the reason for your visit.

Facilities and Services 

Our Ilford 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 Ilford 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.

159 Ley Street
Ilford
Essex
IG1 4BL
Monday
9am – 7pm
Tuesday
9am – 7pm
Wednesday
9am – 12pm
Thursday
9am – 7pm
Friday
9am – 7pm
Saturday
3pm – 5pm
Sunday
Closed
Standard vet appointment
£55
Follow-up vet appointment
£50
Extended vet appointment
£80
Dog castration
from £235
Bitch spay
from £290
Cat castration
£87
Cat spay
£109
Dog initial vaccination
£72
Dog booster vaccination
£61
Cat initial vaccination
£72
Cat booster vaccination
£61
Animal Health Certificate
£268.40
Microchip
from £24.18
Direct Claim insurance fee
£30
Prescription fee per item
included in medication fee (if dispensed in practice)
Prescription fee per item
£23.50 (for dispensing elsewhere)
Emergency / Out-of-hours consultation fee
Please see Emergency Care page

How to Find Us

Our Ilford practice can be found right on the outskirts of Ilford Town Centre, in the London Borough of Southwark. The practice had been operating for many years until it became part of the Goddard Veterinary Group in 1990. 

Parking and Accessibility 

If you are visiting our Ilford practice via car, the closest reliable parking is a 5-minute walk away from the Ilford Exchange car park. Alternatively, the surrounding area has metered street parking but can be busy. Ilford Train Station is just a 10-minute walk from the practice and Bus No.169 also stops very close to us. 

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 of a year, 24 hours a day. The closest hospital to our Ilford practice is the 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 Ilford practice is accredited by the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS). Following a diligent assessment, the RCVS is satisfied that we maintain the highest standards of veterinary care.

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Facilities & Services

Animal Health Certificates

Blood Testing

Consultations

Dentistry

Diagnostic Imaging

Flea and Worm Treatment

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.

Elena Pedretti DVM MRCVS [OV]

Veterinary Surgeon

Elena Pedretti DVM MRCVS [OV]

Veterinary Surgeon

Originally from Italy, Elena has been working in the UK since 2006 and has experience of both first and second opinion cases as well as working alongside specialists. She has also been involved in clinical research and writing publications. Elena offers clients and their pets a caring service and also has an interest in the veterinary health and welfare of exotic species. As an Official Veterinarian [OV] Elena is authorised to issue pet passports and complete export health certificates. Outside of work Elena enjoys reading about history, cooking for friends and photography.

Karis Reid

Nursing Assistant

Karis Reid

Nursing Assistant

Details to follow

Claire Breslin

Nursing Assistant

Claire Breslin

Nursing Assistant

Heather Turnbull

Nursing Assistant

Heather Turnbull

Nursing Assistant

Details to follow

Philippa Davis

Regional Manager

Philippa Davis

Regional Manager

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!).

Find Us

Our Address

159 Ley Street
Ilford
Essex
IG1 4BL
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