Dog & Cat Vets in Chalfont St Peter

## Summary Goddard Veterinary Group Chalfont St Peter is part of the Goddard Veterinary Group (the practice joined the group in 2012) and has operated since 1961. Based on the clinic website, it’s set up for general practice care with on-site diagnostics (including blood testing and x‑rays) and routine operations, with emergencies directed to the group’s Mandeville Veterinary Hospital (open 24/7, 365 days a year). In the latest reviews available to us, owners describe same-day support for an unwell dog including phone check-ins throughout the day, and vets who discuss concerns and avoid “tests that are not required”—but there are also sharply negative accounts describing a rude receptionist and a claim that a dog was left to deteriorate over a weekend. ## Services From the clinic website and structured clinic data, services mentioned include: - Consultations - Blood testing (on-site) - Diagnostic imaging including x‑ray (on-site) - Dentistry - Neutering - Vaccinations - Microchipping - Flea and worm treatment - Nurse clinics - Weight and diet advice - Wellness health screen - Free new pet health check - Routine operations (described as available on-site) Emergency care arrangement (as stated on the website): - Emergency care is provided through the Mandeville Veterinary Hospital, which is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Other capability noted in structured data: - Veterinary Nurse Training facility ## Pricing - One reviewer complained about the price of prescribed medication: **“more than £130 for 28”** tablets, claiming they later found the same tablets online for **“less than £49.”** (No clinic price list or consultation fees were provided in the inputs.) ## People - **Karina** (vet): mentioned by name in a review relating to euthanasia for a cat; the owner described being given time to come to terms with the decision and felt their pet was treated with “respect and kindness.” - Team communication: one owner of an unwell dog said staff phoned throughout the day to check on progress. - Reception experience is mixed: one reviewer described an “unbelievably rude receptionist,” while other reviews describe staff as helpful and considerate. ## Reviews **Google rating: 4.8 stars from 115 reviews.** “Themes below are drawn from the latest written reviews available to us.” - **Follow-up and continuity during illness:** one owner described staff taking care of their unwell dog and calling during the day to check how things were going. - **Decision-making and cost-conscious testing:** one review says vets listened to concerns and helped avoid unnecessary tests. - **End-of-life support:** a long-term client described compassionate handling of euthanasia, including being given time to process the decision. - **Conflicting front-desk experience:** a pair of 1‑star reviews allege rudeness at reception and dissatisfaction with weekend support, in contrast to multiple 5‑star accounts praising helpfulness. - **Medication cost complaint:** one reviewer highlighted a large price difference they believed existed between the clinic’s dispensed tablets and online pricing.