SAVC - South African Veterinary Council

03/09/2025

September is dedicated to raising awareness about rabies and protecting our communities and animals. Throughout the month, veterinarians and para-veterinary professionals will be hosting rabies vaccination events and community outreach activities across the country.

When attending an event or seeking treatment for your animals, always ensure you are consulting a registered professional or visiting a registered facility. This gives you peace of mind that your animals are receiving safe, reliable care.

You can easily search our online list of registered veterinary and para-veterinary professionals, as well as practising facilities, here: https://savc.org.za/public-infomation/list-of-all-practising-professionals-and-registered-facilities/

Together, let’s keep our communities safe from rabies.

01/09/2025

Mark your calendars!

On 28 September, it is time to ! This year's theme, Act Now: You, Me, Community, is an urgent call to all of us to do our part for global elimination.

By working together, we, the community, can make a difference!
Click here for more - https://rabiesalliance.org/world-rabies-day
Global Alliance for Rabies Control

29/08/2025

The Animal Hospital and Vetshop is looking for resilient and energetic veterinary graduates to join the 2026 Graduate Programme at practices in the Western Cape, Durban and Gauteng.

Places are limited! Apply ASAP

Read the full advert here: https://savc.org.za/available-positions-in-the-professions/

29/08/2025

The Florida Veterinary Hospital in the West Rand of Gauteng is looking for a veterinarian to join the TAH family. Achieve excellence in what you do in a highly supportive, growing network of vets and practices.

Read the full advert here: https://savc.org.za/available-positions-in-the-professions/

29/08/2025

Awesome opportunity for an accomplished Medicine Specialist

Join the TAH family as a full-time professional in the leafy Southern Suburbs and achieve excellence in what you do in a highly supportive, growing network of vets and practices.

Read the full advert here: https://savc.org.za/available-positions-in-the-professions/

25/08/2025

Did you know that 83% of the SAVC’s administrative staff members are women? They form the backbone of the day-to-day operations that support the regulation of the veterinary and para-veterinary professions.

Having such strong female representation in our administration is a testament to the leadership, care, precision, and professionalism that women bring to regulatory work.

This Women’s Month, we celebrate their contribution to building a fair, transparent, and effective regulatory environment.

22/08/2025

Dr L J van der Klashorst seeks to appoint two SAVC registered veterinarians at his practises in Lambton and Germiston.

The successful candidates will be required to provide clinical veterinary services, including but not limited to consultations, after-hours duties, general surgery, ultrasound, radiography, and bloodwork.

Read the full advert here: https://savc.org.za/available-positions-in-the-professions/

20/08/2025

Alert Edition

Dr Asive Luningo’s journey to research excellence in veterinary toxicology shows the power of persistence and passion. Now a lecturer and researcher, her story is one of resilience, inspiration, and breaking barriers for women in animal health. Read her story here: https://www.africanfarming.com/2025/08/12/from-rural-challenges-to-research-excellence-a-female-vets-story/

Veterinary toxicologist Dr Luningo reflects on perseverance, gender barriers and the essential role women play in protecting livestock, controlling diseases and educating communities.

19/08/2025

18/08/2025

In the latest instalment of our psychological well-being series, Retha Watson, MA: Industrial Psychology, writes about grief and loss: the painful journey of healing.

This is part of a series focused on mental health, covering everything from emotional awareness to stress management.

Read the full article in the latest issue of The Council’s Voice here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/e96b864e41.html /23

15/08/2025

Join the SAVC for a live webinar on Tuesday, 19 August 2025 at 19:00 CAT, open to all veterinary and para-veterinary professionals.

Learn how to strengthen prevention and control of FMD, HPAI, and rabies with insights from Dr Mpho Maja, Dr Shahn Bisschop, Dr Alicia Cloete, Dr Didi Claassen, and Mr Kevin le Roux.

The session is CPD-accredited – don’t forget to fill out the attendance form.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uSNUfE9hRHO7QS9J_rwrbg #/registration

13/08/2025

Did you know that 58% of the SAVC registered veterinary and para-veterinary professionals are women? That is something worth celebrating!

This growing representation is more than a number, it reflects the strength, skill, and leadership of women who are shaping the future of animal health, public service, research, education, and community care.

Having this many women in the profession means more inclusive perspectives, greater innovation, and a stronger foundation for transformation.

During Women’s Month, we honour every woman making an impact, whether in clinics, classrooms, communities and beyond.