Outreach

StreetVet Torquay

The Torquay team, is one of StreetVet's newest teams of volunteers and launched in early 2026. The team of volunteer vets, vet nurses and support volunteers provide free accessible veterinary care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness in the area.

The StreetVet Torquay Team, supported by StreetVet's Clinical and Volunteer teams, deliver outreach clinics once a month across the town.

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 Torquay, 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.

Two StreetVet volunteers examine a white staffie type dog with a stethoscope during an indoor veterinary check

What We Do

StreetVet Torquay

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 Torquay in action

The StreetVet Torquay team have started to see some regular faces at their monthly outreach clinic which is held in conjunction with the Torbay Community Café. We are grateful to our partners in the local area for signposting individuals experiencing homelessnness with their pet to the Torquay outreach clinic so the team can access any veterinary care and support needed. The Torquay team are incredibly passionate and dedicated and have worked hard to build strong relationships and strengthen existing partnerships within the community. The team have been brilliantly supported by volunteers from our nearby StreetVet Plymouth Team and their experience with StreetVet has really helped get one of our newest outreaches up and running.  Our StreetVet Torquay outreach clinic is going from strength to strength, thanks to the dedication and commitment of our volunteers and local partners.

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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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StreetVet Torquay

Make a difference for StreetVet Torquay. Purchase urgently needed items from the Torquay 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 for StreetVet is incredibly special; it’s the true core of being a vet, a vet nurse or an animal lover - advocating for those who need it most. Our wonderful volunteers go above and beyond to make that happen for every single patient and client, and I couldn’t be more proud of them."  
Dan

Team Lead & Volunteer Vet, StreetVet Torquay

Two StreetVet volunteers examine a white staffie type dog with a stethoscope during an indoor veterinary check
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Local Partners

Our work in Torquay 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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    Purchases support StreetVet Torquay

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