South African Veterinary Council (SAVC)

The South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) seeks, through the statutes of the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act 19 of 1982, to serve the interest of the people of South Africa by: promoting competent, efficient, accessible and needs-driven service delivery in the animal health care sector; protect the health and well-being of animals and animal populations; protect and represent the interests of the veterinary and para-veterinary professions; regulate the professional conduct of the veterinary and para-veterinary professions; and set and monitor standards of both education and practice for the veterinary and para-veterinary professions.