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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 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...

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...

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...

The past two years, since my last report, flew by so fast.  This report signifies the end of my four-year term as the chairperson of the SAVF.  It still feels like yesterday that I was elected as chairperson. Since 2019 so much has happened with the SAVF,...

The South African Veterinary Foundation recently hosted a series of three webinars aimed at veterinarians, veterinary nurses, managers and receptionists. The webinars were presented by our diverse board members to create awareness among our colleagues of the work done...

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...

In July 2019 Ascendis 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 benefit a group of students on each...

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...

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,...

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 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...

At a student prize giving in March 2018 Mercantile Bank partnered with the SAVF to give a prize to the BVSc IV student with the best achievement in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. The recipient of the SAVF Pet Memorial - Mercantile Bank prize was Michelle...

At a student prize giving at the end of 2017 Mercantile Bank partnered with the SAVF to give a prize to the BVSc IV student with the best achievement in Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. The recipient of the SAVF Pet Memorial - Mercantile Bank prize was Ashleigh...

Mercantile bank, a niche bank with a specific product offering for professionals, have recently partnered with the South African Veterinary Foundation.  Mercantile Bank made a R 50 000 donation towards the establishment of the Mercantile/SAVF Research Fund, which...

Two board members of SAVF were recently acknowledged for 21 years of service to the veterinary profession through The South African Veterinary Foundation. Dr Joubert Viljoen, chairman of the SAVF, handing over a statue of a white rhinoceros to Prof Kirberger (left)...

The chairman of the SA Veterinary Foundation, Dr Joubert Viljoen, recently addressed the BVSc IV student class at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Faculty. Mr Stuart Fyffe (MD Lakato), Ms Emilena Nizere (PPS bursary), Ms Christelle Vlok (Lakato bursary), Dr Joubert...

In July 2017 Ascendis Health (formerly CiplaVet Animal Health and now Kyron Vet Rx), in association with the SA Veterinary Foundation, handed over 30 copies of the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary to some of the 163 final year clinic students on a lucky draw basis. The...

The chairman of the SA Veterinary Foundation, Dr Joubert Viljoen, recently addressed the BVSc IV student class at the Onderstepoort Veterinary Faculty. Photos: Dr Joubert Viljoen (right), chairman of the SAVF, handing over the bursary to Jessica Borrageiro (left...

In July 2016 the SA Veterinary Foundation, handed over 40 copies of the BSAVA Small Animal Formulary to 30% of the final year clinic students on a lucky draw basis. The intention is that each book will benefit a group of students on each relevant clinic rotation. It...