Helping vets help animals through veterinary science research and education

Research

The SAVF funds research projects that will benefit the health of animals and is not detrimental to animals. The results of each research project are published.

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Projects

The SAVF funds projects that will benefit the health and welfare of animals as well as projects that lead to greater understanding of animals and their problems.

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Books

One of the Foundation’s objectives is to promote publications related to veterinary matters and the care of animals in order to improve our understanding of animals.

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Donations

You can make a difference to help the animals and veterinary education of students of South Africa by supporting SAVF projects. Your donation can be applied to a fund of your choice.

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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 raising and managing funds 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 science by supporting strategically relevant veterinary research and education through managing donated funds.  Funds are raised for research and related projects that assist veterinarians in their work with animals, and for granting of veterinary student bursaries, with the ultimate purpose of enhancing veterinary professional knowledge and practice within Southern Africa to improve quality of life for animals, people and the environment, and in doing so to promote animal ethics and welfare.

The Latest News

Winner of the 2025 Pet Memorial Fund prize

Winner of the 2025 Pet Memorial Fund prize

The winner of the prize for best student in the SAS 410 & 420 module (Small Animal Medicine and Surgery) in 2024, is Mr Daniel Campbell. The R5000 Pet Memorial Fund prize was handed over at the prize-giving ceremony of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of...

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Pet Memorial Fund prize for top student at Onderstepoort

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...

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The Da Vinci Story – A Story of Unconditional Love

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...

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SAVF Annual Bursary Awards Ceremony – October 2023

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...

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More About Us

South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) VetNews Supplement on the SAVF in Nov 2008 (1).

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South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) VetNews Supplement on the SAVF in Nov 2008 (2).

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Explanation of different elements in the South African Veterinary Association (SAVA) logo.

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