The South African Veterinary Council is the regulatory body for the veterinary and para-veterinary professions in South Africa and has a statutory duty to determine scientific and ethical standards of professional conduct and education.

Vision and Mission Statement of the South African Veterinary Council

Vision:

Advancing public and animal health through quality veterinary services for all.

Mission:

The South African Veterinary Council seeks, through the statutes of the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 to serve the interests 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.

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