Promoting and advancing Veterinary and other Biological Sciences
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 animal and mankind.
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 animal and man.
The Latest News
Chairman’s Report 2019
Dr Joubert Viljoen recently stepped down as Chairman of the Foundation after serving for 7 years in this position. He will however remain a director of the Foundation and will concentrate more on marketing and fund raising. His report for 2018-2019...
Leigh Kairuz wins the prize for the best achievement in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
At a student prize giving in March 2019 the SAVF gave a prize to the BVSc IV student with the best achievement in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. The recipient of the SAVF Pet Memorial prize was Leigh Kairuz. Pictured with her are on the left, Dr Joubert Viljoen,...
Ascendis Health and the SAVF donate books to final year veterinary student clinic groups
In July 2018 Ascendis Health (formerly CiplaVet Animal Health), in association with the SA Veterinary Foundation, handed over 30 copies of the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary to 30 new final year clinic students by means of a lucky draw. It is hoped that each book will...
The Latest News
Chairman’s Report 2019
Dr Joubert Viljoen recently stepped down as Chairman of the Foundation after serving for 7 years in this position. He will however remain a director of the Foundation and will concentrate more on marketing and fund raising. His report for 2018-2019...
Leigh Kairuz wins the prize for the best achievement in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery
At a student prize giving in March 2019 the SAVF gave a prize to the BVSc IV student with the best achievement in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. The recipient of the SAVF Pet Memorial prize was Leigh Kairuz. Pictured with her are on the left, Dr Joubert Viljoen,...
Ascendis Health and the SAVF donate books to final year veterinary student clinic groups
In July 2018 Ascendis Health (formerly CiplaVet Animal Health), in association with the SA Veterinary Foundation, handed over 30 copies of the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary to 30 new final year clinic students by means of a lucky draw. It is hoped that each book will...
Students receive SAVF bursaries
The chairman of the SA Veterinary Foundation, Dr Joubert Viljoen, recently addressed the BVSc V student class at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Faculty. Foundation sponsorship for students includes the bursaries, prize for the best student in Small Animal Clinical...
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