Helping vets help animals through veterinary science research and education
Our aim is to promote a greater public understanding of animals through research
Our work includes supporting veterinary research at all levels, funding bursaries for veterinary studies and investing and administering a variety of financial portfolios to promote the knowledge, image and status of the Veterinary and Paraveterinary Professions and practice within Southern Africa.
Our general purpose is to improve the quality of life for both animals and people.
Formation and Purpose
The South African Veterinary Foundation was founded in 1984 and is a Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) (registration number 1984 / 003967 / 08) and is registered with the Department of Social Development as a registered Public Benefit Organisation with registration number 930001649.
The foundation was established to raise money to promote a greater understanding of animals by means of research and an informed public.
Foundation Mandate
To promote and advance Veterinary and other Biological Sciences in all their aspects. This includes supporting veterinary research at all levels, to fund bursaries for veterinary studies and to invest and administer various financial portfolios in order to promote the knowledge, image and status of the Veterinary and Paraveterinary Professions and practice within Southern Africa resulting in improved quality of life for animals and people.
The Latest News
Pet Memorial Fund prize for top student at Onderstepoort
On 14 March 2024, Dr Quixi Sonntag had the privilege of handing over a prize sponsored by the South African Veterinary Foundation Prize at the annual prizegiving of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort.Congratulations to Ms Georgina Agar for best...
The Da Vinci Story – A Story of Unconditional Love
The SAVF student bursary for a fourth year veterinary science student is called the Da Vinci Bursary. Here's why: This is a story of unconditional love, true affection and absolute devotion. A story about an adorable Labrador who took over our lives and...
SAVF Annual Bursary Awards Ceremony – October 2023
The South African Veterinary Foundation (SAVF) held its annual bursary awards ceremony at the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort Campus on the 5th of October 2023.The event’s objective was to award 4 students with bursaries to the value of R12 000.00 per...
New Portfolios from SAVF’s August 2023 AGM
The South African Veterinary Foundation had its Annual General Meeting on 19 August 2023. New portfolios were allocated for the next two-year term. The Board members expressed their appreciation to the outgoing chairperson, Dr Didi Claassen, for her excellent...