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 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
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...
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...