Outreach

StreetVet Reading

Launched in 2019, 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 in and around Reading.

The StreetVet Reading Team, supported by StreetVet's Clinical and Volunteer teams work in collaboration with The Salvation Army in the local area to deliver fortnightly outreach clinics.

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 Reading, 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 Reading

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 Reading in action

The StreetVet Reading Team has a dedicated team of volunteer vets, registered veterinary nurses and support volunteers. The team runs a fortnightly outreach clinic which is held inside the Salvation Army hostel, which also support pets and owners staying in the hostel as well. The team also regularly attend local events to fundraise for StreetVet and increase awareness in their local community, including baking some incredible cookies to sell! StreetVet Reading are very fortunate to be supported by Bracken Veterinary Centre, as their partner host practice, as well as Vet’s Klinic who regularly assist with operations and exploratory tests such as x-rays for StreetVet patients. The volunteers within the team all have different roles from being team lead, to gathering content for social media updates, to stock control and keeping the teams Amazon wishlist up to date. The team even supports a very cute rabbit called Bubba J.

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 Reading

Make a difference for StreetVet Reading. Purchase urgently needed items from the Reading 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 have been volunteering at Reading outreach for over a year now and really love it. Being able to help the most vulnerable and see how much they care for their pets is honestly amazing. I’ve also been shocked by the variety of animals we see - at Reading we have rabbits, cats and dogs!’ "  
Zoe

Joint Team Lead and Volunteer Vet, StreetVet Reading

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"Volunteering with StreetVet has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career as a vet. Every outreach is an opportunity to make a real difference, not only to the pets we treat but also to the people who love them. It's a privilege to be part of such a compassionate charity, and I'm incredibly proud to volunteer with StreetVet."
Gemma

Joint Team Lead and Volunteer Vet, StreetVet Reading

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"I love volunteering at StreetVet as it’s gives me a sense of achievement and satisfaction as a registered veterinary nurse. I also love meeting the animals and people, and how appreciative they always are of us helping them."
Amy

Volunteer Vet Nurse, StreetVet Reading

Local Partners

Our work in Reading 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.

  • Vets Klinic

    Vets Klinic

    Offering state-of-the-art facilities and the highest standard of pet care in Reading.

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    Salvation Army Reading

    Providing practical support, advocacy and hope to those experiencing homelessness poverty and addiction.

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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 Reading

    Reading Wishlist

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    Help StreetVet support pets in need

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