Registration with the SAVC
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Registration with the South African Veterinary Council
Automatic registration
Qualifications prescribed under Section 20 of the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, Act 19 of 1982 are accepted for automatic registration upon application: Persons who are the holders of the qualifications listed are entitled to automatic registration with the South African Veterinary Council:
BVSc University of Pretoria, South Africa
BVMCh Medical University of Southern Africa
BVSc Massey University, New Zealand
BVSc University of Bristol, England
VetMB University of Cambridge, England
BVMS University of Edinburgh, Scotland
BVMS University of Glasgow, Scotland
BVSc University of Liverpool, England
Bvetmed University of London, England
Examination of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
The following requirements will ensure automatic registration for the holders of the degrees listed above:
Completed application form;
Certified copy of the qualification;
Certified copy of the Identity document/ passport;
Letter of Good Standing not older than 3 months from the board where last registered;
Passport size photograph; and
Payment.
Registration by Examination
All other persons are required to pass a Council registration examination prior to registration with the SAVC
Application to sit the examination must be made in writing and on the prescribed application form.
An examination is held yearly in September and consists of a computer based examination a practical component.
The closing date for enrolment is 1 April.
A non-refundable application / processing fee and a non-refundable examination fee determined by the SAVC and payable in S A currency apply.
Certified copies of the veterinary degrees, diplomas and / or certificates have to be submitted with the application.
A certificate of good standing as well as a police clearance both not older than three months must accompany the application.
All candidates who failed twice are permitted to apply for an additional examination based on the following criteria:
1. Chances of passing an additional examination based on past performance;
2. Proof of further studies (Continued Professional Development); and
3. Other factors relevant to the candidate's personal circumstances.
The computer based examination is of general nature and assesses the candidate's basic knowledge and understanding of specific and important South African conditions.
During the practical/ oral examination the candidate's proficiency of English and the applicant's professional attitude will figure prominently.
Candidates must have a sound knowledge of the main laws pertaining to veterinary science and the veterinary profession in South Africa.
In addition, candidates must have a sound knowledge inter alia of:
1. General pathology and pathology of infectious and non-infectious diseases, including toxicological and parasitological conditions, toxicology, pharmacology, small and large animal medicine, surgery and theriogenology, state veterinary medicine, herd health, poultry health, infectious diseases of production and companion animals, veterinary public health and the common internal and external parasites of domestic animals. General veterinary practice and disease conditions of the various organ systems, including stock, general surgery, internal medicine and clinical procedures, including applied anatomy, will also be examined;
2. The most important tropical diseases of the country, their differential diagnoses and control measures;
3. The most important southern African plant poisonings and mycotoxicoses of livestock: recognition, pathogenesis, diagnosis and control. These are grouped according to the organ systems affected and the syndromes caused;
4. The most important ectoparasites and their control measures;
5. The most important helminths and their control measures.
Candidates should avail themselves of the following scientific journals, which concentrate on disease in South Africa and are available in the libraries of the veterinary faculties abroad.
1. The Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research
2. The journal of the South African Veterinary Association
Previous examination question and answer guidelines are available on request and from which the level of knowledge required to pass the examination can be determined.
It is important to note that the SAVC is an assessor and not a provider.
Further details can be viewed under Application Forms go to home page.
Authorisation to render a veterinary service in South Africa
