Goring Veterinary Centre – Vets in Reading
Clinic Overview
Goring Veterinary Centre in Reading is part of CVS Group and is a veterinary nurse training facility. It offers a broad service for common pets, covering routine care, surgery, diagnostics and referral support, with out-of-hours emergencies handled by MiNightVet. Recent feedback most strongly highlights supportive care during cancer treatment, gentle end-of-life care, and a calm approach with anxious pets.
Services
- •Routine and preventive care: consultations, vaccinations, microchipping, neutering, parasite control, nurse clinics, blood pressure checks and six-month health checks. Reviews include a joint cat-and-dog vaccination booking and long-term general care for an older dog.
- •Diagnostics and treatment: surgery including dentistry, in-house blood testing, ultrasound and X-rays. Owners have also praised careful investigation of problems such as a limping, anxious cat.
- •Ongoing and complex care: support for longer-term illness is a clear theme in reviews, including help for a dog after a cancer diagnosis. Referral services are listed for orthopaedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, dermatology and ophthalmology.
- •End-of-life care: euthanasia and end-of-life support remain a prominent part of feedback, with owners describing a gentle, patient approach that preserved pets’ dignity while also supporting families.
- •Additional services and species: grooming and nail clipping, anal sac expression, puppy parties, home visits and acupuncture are listed. Care is also listed for dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets and small furries or birds.
- •Emergency arrangements: during normal opening hours, emergencies are handled by the practice; out of hours, emergency care is provided by MiNightVet.
Pricing
Published prices suggest the clinic sits around average, based on a partial sample of comparable services.
People
Reviews repeatedly name Jo, who is especially praised for support during a dog’s cancer treatment and is described by one owner as a fantastic vet. Rachel, Connor and Emma are also thanked by name for compassionate end-of-life care, and recent feedback also speaks well of the reception team for being friendly, calm and professional.
Reviews
Google rating: 4.8/5 from 58 reviews.
- •Feedback is largely very positive, with owners often describing the team as kind, calm, professional and supportive.
- •Jo is mentioned several times for ongoing care, including support for a dog with cancer and treatment for two cats.
- •End-of-life care stands out as a repeated strength, with owners praising the dignity shown to pets and the empathy shown to families.
- •Front-desk interactions are often described positively, though one older negative review reported a cancelled vaccination appointment and difficulty getting through by phone.
