Special Interest Groups
Learn about our various special interest groups you can join as a member of SAVA.
Complementary Veterinary Medicine Group
In recent years, there has been a tremendous increase in the interest and demand for complementary therapies for companion animals and horses in particular.
National Veterinary Clinicians Group
The National Veterinary Clinicians Group is a subgroup of the South African Veterinary Association representing the interests of companion animal veterinarians in the broader veterinary community.
Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa
RuVASA (Ruminant Veterinary Association of South Africa NPC) is a Non-Profit Company representing the interests of animal production and rural veterinarians on behalf of SAVA (the South African Veterinary Association).
South African Equine Veterinary Association
The South African Equine Veterinary Association (a group of the SAVA) is dedicated to improve the health and welfare of the equid through professional development of its members, providing leadership and resources in matters pertaining to the equine industry.
The Pig Veterinary Society
The Pig Veterinary Society is a collection of dynamic veterinarians with an interest in pig production.
The Poultry Group of the SAVA
The group will provide a forum for the discussion of all matters relating to the poultry industry.
Veterinary Public Health Group
To promote the practice and advancement of community health with special reference to veterinary public health as defined in its broadest sense by the World Health Organisation...
Welfare & Community Veterinary Clinics
SAVA-CVC (South African Veterinary Association Community Veterinary Clinics – established 1998) supports veterinarians that provide education and primary veterinary care for animals in very low-income communities.
Wildlife Group of the SAVA
The SAVA Wildlife Group is a special interest association of veterinarians involved with wildlife...
SAVA Young Members
The SAVA-YMG aims to provide additional support and guidance for members in their first 5 years after graduation.
Veterinary History Society of South Africa
We welcome applications for membership from those interested in the investigation, analysis, compilation, collection and preservation of the history of South African veterinary matters in its broadest sense.
Vets In Industry Group
The Vets In Industry group exists to provide relevant CPD and support to South African veterinary and para-veterinary professionals working outside clinical practice.