Outreach

StreetVet Peterborough

Launched in 2018, volunteer vets, vet nurses and support volunteers all work together to bring StreetVet’s vital work to Peterborough. The team provides free accessible veterinary care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness in the local area.

 

The StreetVet Peterborough team, supported by StreetVet's Clinical and Volunteer teams deliver monthly outreach clinic alongside a soup kitchen in the local community. Through consistent, compassionate veterinary care and support, the team helps protect the vital human–animal bond, enabling those experiencing homelessness with their pets stay together across Peterborough and the surrounding areas, accessing support when they need it most.

Volunteers at each outreach location work collaboratively, sharing leadership, tasks, and responsibilities across administration and service delivery to ensure the outreach runs smoothly.

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What We Do

StreetVet Peterborough

Each StreetVet outreach team delivers free accessible veterinary care directly into the community. Outreach clinics are held on the streets, in hostels or other homelessness support facilities. Our teams of volunteers take the practice to the pavement, meeting people and pets where they are. 

Anything that can be done in a consulting room, our volunteer vets and vet nurses can do at an outreach clinic, helping remove barriers to care while building trust and continuity.

At each outreach clinic, teams may provide:

  • Full health checks and clinical assessments

  • Vaccinations and microchipping

  • Preventative treatments, including flea, worm and parasite control

  • Diagnosis and treatment of illness or injury

  • Dispensing medications and providing follow‑up care

  • Blood sampling, urine testing and basic diagnostic procedures

  • Sampling and monitoring of lumps or wounds

  • Advice, guidance and education to support responsible pet care and ownership

  • Provision of daily pet essentials, including food, coats, collars, leads and toys

  • This outreach based approach ensures pets receive the care they need, in a trusted environment, supporting the wellbeing of both animals and their owners

StreetVet Peterborough in action

The StreetVet Peterborough team have provided regular support to local patients since it’s launch.  This has helped to build a strong, trusted relationship with the local community. The team has two joint team leads who manage between 10-15 volunteers, some who regularily outreach, and others who dip in and out as and when other commitments allow. It's a small team of dedictated volunteer vets and vet nurses, including StreetVet's Clinical Director and Co-Founder, Jade who is a vet, as well as one of StreetVet's Clinical Case Co-ordinators who is a vet nurse.

Support StreetVet

Our volunteers provide a vital role in helping us to deliver our support. There are lots of different ways you can volunteer with StreetVet - find out more on our Volunteer page.

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Support

StreetVet Peterborough

Make a difference for StreetVet Peterborough. Purchase urgently needed items from the Peterborough team's Amazon Wishlist or donate to StreetVet today. Your support helps us reach more pets and owners experiencing homelessness together, both locally and nationwide.

"Volunteering with StreetVet Peterborough has been incredibly rewarding. Supporting those experiencing homelessness while helping care for their beloved pets is a privilege. Every outreach reminds us how vital these connections and relationships are. Our team is compassionate and it’s wonderful to work alongside such dedicated people."  
Dan and Paige

Joint Team Lead and Volunter Vet & Vet Nurse, StreetVet Peterborough

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StreetVet Peterborough is one of the outreach locations supported by Battersea through our Alliance which started in June 2025. Thank you, Battersea, for joining us on our mission to keep as many pets and their owners together, and for helping StreetVet support those experiencing homelessness and their beloved companions across the UK.

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"After leaving clinical practice to join a remote veterinary role, I was keen to keep my nursing skills up to give back to people in need. The team are lovely and I love working with them. I joined the team almost a year ago and have started to get to know our regular patients and clients."
Becca

Volunteer et Nurse, StreetVet Peterborough

Local Partners

Our work in Peterborough is made possible through strong local partnerships and community support. Whether you're a business, community group or individual, there are many ways to get involved and help us reach more pets and their owners. Together, we can make an even greater difference for those experiencing homelessness and their beloved pets.

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HOW YOU CAN HELP

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Help StreetVet be there for every pet and owner experiencing homelessness, keeping them together when it matters most. Whether you give your time, donate or purchase vital items, you are helping us provide free veterinary care to pets who need it.

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    Your time, skills, knowledge and compassion

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    Purchases support StreetVet Peterborough

    Peterborough Wishlist

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