Outreach

StreetVet Portsmouth

Launched in 2022, volunteer vets, vet nurses and support volunteers all work together to bring StreetVet’s vital work to the local community. The team provides free accessible veterinary care to the pets of those experiencing homelessness across Portsmouth.

The StreetVet Portsmouth team, supported by StreetVet's Clinical and Volunteer teams, deliver at least two outreach clinics a month across the city. The StreetVet Portsmouth outreach launched after we saw more clients travelling from the area to our Southampton outreach. We then noticed a higher level of need for support in Portsmouth so moved the outreach location from Southampton to two very busy support services in Southsea and Buckland. 

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 Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth in action

The StreetVet Portsmouth Team has built strong relationships with local homelessness services which have been vital in supporting the volunteers as well as local patients in the community.  Our partner practice in the area is Harbour Vets, and they have been fantastic at supporting our clients with additional veterinary care when their pets need more treatment than we are able to provide at an outreach clinic. The StreetVet Portsmouth Team are a dedicated group of volunteer vets, veterinary nurses and support volunteers, including StreetVet's Clinical Case Team Lead who is a veterinary 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 Portsmouth

Make a difference for StreetVet Portsmouth. Purchase urgently needed items from the Portsmouth 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.

"I originally joined StreetVet when the Southampton outreach was running. I really enjoyed my role and being able to make a difference to those in need but then it closed. Since then we have built up the Portsmouth outreach and have a fantastic team of volunteers who are keen to develop the outreach to support more pets and owners."  
Sarah

Joint Team Lead & Volunteer Vet Nurse, StreetVet Portsmouth

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“"It is always a privilege to volunteer for StreetVet. I love being able to support the animals and people on the street in whatever way I can, and working with local food kitchens in Portsmouth always adds another aspect into life in the city. I am also grateful to all the volunteers for the Portsmouth outreach who are so dedicated and hardworking.”
James

Joint Team Lead and Volunteer Vet, StreetVet Portsmouth

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Local Partners

Our work in Portsmouth 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

Get Involved

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.

  • Volunteer

    Your time, skills, knowledge and compassion

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  • Amazon Wishlist

    Purchases support StreetVet Portsmouth

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    Help StreetVet support pets in need

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Local Partners

Our work in Gloucester is made possible through close partnerships with local organisations supporting those experiencing homelessness.

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    Homeless One

    Homeless One Birmingham supports those experiencing homelessness with vital services and compassionate care.

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    St. Anne's Hostel

    St Anne’s Hostel Birmingham offers safe, supportive accommodation and services for those experiencing homelessness.

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