Welcome to Goddard Vets Highbury

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.

How to Find Us

Our Highbury veterinary practice is situated just a stone’s throw from Canonbury Station, set within a parade of shops. Our Highbury vet practice is home to our long-standing dedicated team who are well trusted within the local community.  Our team strives to provide the best possible care for their patients and pet owners under their care.

Facilities and Services

Our Highbury vet surgery has excellent on-site facilities to provide a range of pet healthcare services from routine health check-ups to more specialist services like blood testing, x-rays, and operations.

87 Grosvenor Avenue
Highbury
London
N5 2NL
Monday
9am – 7pm
Tuesday
9am – 7pm
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
9am – 7pm
Friday
9am – 7pm
Saturday
1pm – 4pm
Sunday
Closed
Standard vet appointment
£55
Follow-up vet appointment
£50
Extended vet appointment
£80
Dog castration
from £295
Bitch spay
from £360
Cat castration
£118
Cat spay
£140
Dog initial vaccination
£87
Dog booster vaccination
£69
Cat initial vaccination
£95
Cat booster vaccination
£69
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

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.

Parking and Accessibility

Metered parking is available near the surgery for clients, and the practice is connected to public transport links. We’re right next door to Canonbury Overground station, the Highbury & Islington tube station is a 10-minute walk away, and the Essex Road National Rail station is a 15-minute walk away.

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 a veterinary emergency, or if your pet is unwell out of hours our hospitals offer your pets a dedicated emergency service, and the reassurance of knowing we are open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.

The closest hospital to our Highbury branch is Wanstead Veterinary Hospital, their number is 020 8989 7744. For your peace of mind and for continuity of care, your pet’s medical history is accessible in any of our branches or hospitals, any time of the day or night.

Highest Standards of Veterinary Care

This branch 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.

RCVS Accredited Practice Logo

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.

Caroline Frith BVMS MRCVS [OV]

Veterinary Surgeon

Caroline Frith BVMS MRCVS [OV]

Veterinary Surgeon

Caroline works at the practice every Friday so that Louise can benefit from a well-earned rest! Caroline qualified from Glasgow in 2000 and then spent her first year in practice in New York in a cat hospital before returning to the UK and working in rural Buckinghamshire for three years before settling in London. Caroline has a particular interest in rabbit nutrition and preventative healthcare and has a cat called Wilbur. Caroline is an Official Veterinarian [OV] which means that she is authorised to issue pet passports and complete export health certificates. When she is not working or being Mum, Caroline enjoys running and cycling.

Rebekah Heath

Nursing Assistant

Rebekah Heath

Nursing Assistant

Rebekah joined the team at Highbury in in 2023.  She was born and bred in a small town on the West Coast of the South Island in New Zealand relocated to London at the end of 2022. Rebekah oves being part of a veterinary team and outside of work enjoys getting outdoors, exploring, all things coffee, and sport, especially hockey. Her first ‘child’, a fluffy little black cat called Lottie, is currently being babysat by her grandparents back home in New Zealand.

Kelly Whitfield

Nursing Assistant

Kelly Whitfield

Nursing Assistant

Kelly joined the team at Highbury in 2024.  She has worked in the veterinary industry for over 20 years and loves her job.  Kelly lives in Essex with her husband and two lovely children. They have two pets called Rudy and Sugarbear.

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

87 Grosvenor Avenue
Highbury
London
N5 2NL
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