Welcome to StreetVet
Homelessness is a growing problem across the UK, with many of the people experiencing homelessness having a pet. In many circumstances, the pet was part of their life before they became homeless. The bond between many homeless people and their pets is profound and the health and wellbeing of their companions is often a major priority for their owners.
Life on the streets makes it difficult to access the fundamental vet care required to ensure the health and vitality these pets deserve. StreetVet is a registered practice with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and has been established by a dedicated team of professional vets and veterinary nurses to bring that essential care to people experiencing homelessness and their pets across the UK. Together the StreetVet team takes their experience out of the consulting room and onto the streets of ever-expanding locations. Helping people and their pets living rough as well as those in temporary accommodation with the StreetVet Accredited Hostel Scheme, delivering the care and support required to ensure their combined wellbeing.
Together with the critical support of a host of renowned organisations backing our team of qualified professionals, StreetVet is changing the future for the pets of those experiencing homelessness who may otherwise have to go without the care they need and deserve.
How to support us
How your support will be used
The impact your support will have
What we do
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Health checks and vaccinations
Detecting issues early to reduce their impact on wellbeing and health. -
Owner Education
Informing owners about key elements required to care for the pet -
Prescription and follow up
Providing an accessible source of veterinary medicines and monitoring each dog’s progress after treatment
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Preventative medicine
Safeguarding every dog’s security by reducing the risk of disease, infection and harm -
Surgery
Surgery: Performing operations as required including neutering, dentals, lump removals and referring on to specialists as required -
Daily essentials
Dog food, leads, blankets, collars and toys – we provide the necessities every owner needs for day to day life with their pet
ACCESSING SERVICES
How to help
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Amazon Wishlist
Our online wishlist contains a huge range of items that can help us improve the care we provide across the capital. This is a great way to buy a specific item to support our programme so you can see exactly how your donation is being used. -
Become a StreetVet
If you are a qualified vet or veterinary nurse and want to become part of our growing team please apply here. -
Notify us of a dog in need
If you know of or have seen a homeless dog and its owner in need of a StreetVet visit please let us know by emailing info@streetvet.org.uk