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The SAAVT represents most of the registered veterinary technologists and acts as the mouthpiece of the profession. This includes:
The COMMITTEES of the SAAVT play important roles in representing the interests of members and the profession as a whole. Some are “standing committees” working on an ongoing basis, while other committees are established on an ad hoc/as-needed basis.
The standing committees include:
The committee presents the work that students do, then receive feedback and suggestions from the industry, in an effort to improve training and give training that is current and relevant.
The committee is responsible for setting the minimum standards for specialization. The Committee constantly revises and approves the standard operating procedures and guidelines documents and drafts guidelines for monitoring training for prescribed specialist qualifications.
The committee is responsible for the screening of registration and authorization applications.
This committee is responsible for taking decisions in between full council meetings, exercising all powers, and performing all the functions of the council. Section 11(1) of the Veterinary and Para-veterinary act of No 19 of 1982.
This committee investigates and monitors all aspects of the veterinary and para-veterinary undergraduate standards for training, including examination standards and teaching facilities.
The committee determines standards of training in undergraduate programs. They focus on new veterinary faculties and foster regional harmonization in the training of all veterinary professions and para-professions. They liaise with University Councils of institutions that offer training for veterinary professions, in South African and regional African countries. They also oversee the process of bringing new veterinary para-professions on board.
Transformation committee which will look at all issues relating to transformation in the SAVC and the industry including training institutions.
This committee is a fundamental and vital component of operating a technically relevant accreditation/compliance system.
Review research proposals in order to ensure that the research conducted will promote health and contribute to the prevention of diseases, furthermore, we grant approvals for research by the relevant institution/s where the research proposal meets the ethical standards.
Review and approve research proposals for postgraduate studies within the department, assessing the study viability and contribution towards science.
Continuing Professional Development(CPD)
The SAAVT is actively involved in events and other activities aimed at providing members with CPD opportunities. These include:
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